Formula 1 2019

[Hawndoh 2409]

Yeah it's kind of silly. F1 is probably the least green sport in the world. The amount of equipment being shipped around to all corners of the globe, the amount of resources expended, there is just no way they're ever going to come out ahead on appearing "green"

[52-80 19374]

Lewis Hamilton: "we should all be green", as he jets back and forth between LA and UK to attend fashion shows

[Anton Chigurh 3334]

Lewis Hamilton: "we should all be green", as he jets back and forth between LA and UK to attend fashion shows

 

To be fair, he does fly commercial now. Sold the jet.

[52-80 19374]

11 minutes ago, Anton Chigurh said:

 

To be fair, he does fly commercial now. Sold the jet.

in First class, so he is probably dropping 24 molecules of CO2 per trip

[wood 11747]

Yeah, still has a stable with an AMG GT R, a La Ferrari or two, a 911, a Lambo, a Lambo SUV, and a Zonda (more?) that he still posts about all the time on social media. Has them trucked to his events, vacations, etc, to keep the miles low. So green. He's obviously supremely concerned about the environment and doing everything he possibly can to help it. And yeah, he got outed by the Paradise Papers & sold his pretty red tax free jet. He's still doing a shit-ton of jetting back and forth, but now he has to fly with the common folk in First Class. Poor guy. See how he's sacrificing?!

[ChickenSandwich 9925]

It’s not hard to understand Hamilton. Being “green” is profitable these days. It’s just icing on the cake that you don’t actually have to practice what you preach to do it. 
 

See the NBA

[wood 11747]

13 minutes ago, ChickenSandwich said:

It’s not hard to understand Hamilton. Being “green” is profitable these days. It’s just icing on the cake that you don’t actually have to practice what you preach to do it. 

Nail on the head.

Lewis co-produced a James Cameron move about the evils of meat recently, and opened his own vegan restaurant that he hopes to grow into a chain. He needs to appear green, not be green.

[utee94 16071]

It's why I just completely ignore the words spoken by celebrities.  And businessmen.  And politicians.  Basically, anyone trying to sell me something is completely full of shit.

And everyone is trying to sell me something.

[elfenix 34662]

not seeing the FP1 replay on espn's listing.  usually watch that one for the garage prowling. 

 

nm found it. 

Edited October 25, 2019 by elfenix

[Goofyboy 3428]

To be fair, he said carbon neutral. So, maybe he plants a whole forest to offset his Merc and flying.

[wood 11747]

Call Sign: "Tiny"

Lewis Hamilton turns down role in new Top Gun film as F1 star eyes Hollywood acting role after retirement
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/motorsport/10211632/lewis-hamilton-down-top-gun-film?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebarweb

[wood 11747]

From Autosport:

 

https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/formel-1/f1-regeln-2021-entscheidungs-prozess/

Basically strategy group and F1 commission would be gone.

FIA = 10 votes
Liberty = 10 votes
Teams = 10 votes

"Small Majority" For rule changes for the next and following season and for the current season if before april 30th = 25 votes necessary
"Big Majority" For rule changes of the current season after april 30th = 28 votes necessary

Teams now fear that there could be more mid-season rule changes and thus more costs. They also would like the Small Majority to be at 26, but Liberty/FIA doesnt want that.

 

[Prepuce of Doom 21261]

If I had to see this, then so do you. 

 

[elfenix 34662]

bottas puts it in the barriers leaving max with pole as qualy ends!

bottas walks out of the car but i wouldn't be shocked if he's concussed

Edited October 26, 2019 by elfenix

[Goofyboy 3428]

bottas puts it in the barriers leaving max with pole as qualy ends!

That hurt... just a tad.

[elfenix 34662]

Max takes 3 grid spot penalty for not slowing down against the single yellow flags following bottas's crash

[wood 11747]

Wow. 92,000 on Friday in Mexico. 115,000 today for Qualifying. Without Taylor Swift lol. 115K is more than COTA draws on Sundays. (a LOT more, in reality)

[Hawndoh 2409]

That's what a city of almost 9 million will get you compared to maybe 1 million. 

[wood 11747]

51 minutes ago, Hawndoh said:

That's what a city of almost 9 million will get you compared to maybe 1 million. 

21 million in the metro area. Obviously Austin isn't as big as that (2M+ in metro area), but there are more than 18 million people within a 3 hour drive of Austin. There are also 29 million in Texas, but remember, according to COTA 60% - 80% of USGP attendees come from out of state anyway (heh, ok), so the Austin/Texas market doesn't really matter that much according to them.

If it were simply a function  of population, then Austin would be doing much better than it is, Shanghai would pull half again as many as MxC, and Hockenheim & Sao Paulo would pull similar crowds to MxC. Some other GPs would do better too, in that case. However they're doing it, Mexico City is crushing it, without music acts to prop up the numbers.

Edited October 27, 2019 by wood

[ChickenSandwich 9925]

Is ESPN not broadcasting live?  All I see on the guide is the 7pm tape delayed version. 

[ChickenSandwich 9925]

3 hours ago, wood said:

21 million in the metro area. Obviously Austin isn't as big as that (2M+ in metro area), but there are more than 18 million people within a 3 hour drive of Austin. There are also 29 million in Texas, but remember, according to COTA 60% - 80% of USGP attendees come from out of state anyway (heh, ok), so the Austin/Texas market doesn't really matter that much according to them.

If it were simply a function  of population, then Austin would be doing much better than it is, Shanghai would pull half again as many as MxC, and Hockenheim & Sao Paulo would pull similar crowds to MxC. Some other GPs would do better too, in that case. However they're doing it, Mexico City is crushing it, without music acts to prop up the numbers.

F-1 should embrace it and add some flair to the cars. 
 

some dash carpet, illegal leopard seat covers and a Jesus candle. 

[Prepuce of Doom 21261]

11 minutes ago, ChickenSandwich said:

Is ESPN not broadcasting live?  All I see on the guide is the 7pm tape delayed version. 

ABC. Who knows whether it will be full of commercials though. 

Edited October 27, 2019 by Prepuce of Doom

[elfenix 34662]

Rough for Norris

[elfenix 34662]

Pretty clear the system failed because the front jack guy set the car on the ground so the air gun was shoving the tire across the asphalt, which required more torque to do.

[elfenix 34662]

Another fucked up pit stop

[52-80 19374]

lol max

[Hawndoh 2409]

Pit stop drama is sometimes the only drama we get on race day.

[elfenix 34662]

And Ferrari with a shitty stop

[52-80 19374]

lesson learned = if you are a talented driver, dont work for fuhrari

[elfenix 34662]

Albon will have a free pit stop, might want to put some reds on about lap 67 and have a go

[52-80 19374]

besides losing the race due to the pit strategy, leclerc even lost the podium due to extra 4 secs on the 2nd stpo

[elfenix 34662]

Death, taxes, and Hamilton bitching about tires that win him the race

[Hawndoh 2409]

Yeah this is the third or fourth race this year where Hamilton has questioned strategy for dozens of laps, we hear "This is James, you can win still" and he goes on to win.

You would think after six titles that he would start to trust them. 

[52-80 19374]

5 minutes ago, elfenix said:

Death, taxes, and Hamilton bitching about tires that win him the race

"i love this crowd.  this is the best crowd, this is the best track...."

[elfenix 34662]

Yeah this is the third or fourth race this year where Hamilton has questioned strategy for dozens of laps, we hear "This is James, you can win still" and he goes on to win.
You would think after six titles that he would start to trust them. 

He's just baiting Ferrari.

[elfenix 34662]

Car elevator is pretty cool

[Anton Chigurh 3334]

Yeah, most times, Hamilton is bluffing about the tires. He’s one of if not the best tire whisperer on the grid.

 

 

And of course he could have won the last race if the team didn’t bring him in then.

[Updawg 2378]

Boring race unfortunately. Great track and atmosphere though. I think I scored tickets for next week.

[wood 11747]

17 minutes ago, Updawg said:

Boring race unfortunately. Great track and atmosphere though. I think I scored tickets for next week.

Decent deal?

[Updawg 2378]

Decent deal?

Yeah. Free. Not sure what seats yet. A friend's client gave them. I always wait until last minute to see if something comes through. I prefer to do GA and roam around

Is tavo still associated with the Mexico gp?

[blacklab 12050]

Getting tickets from my neighbor who is a big wig out at the track. 

She was over a few months ago for dinner and I mentioned something about missing the $25 million and she was not amused.

[wood 11747]

7 hours ago, Updawg said:

Yeah. Free. Not sure what seats yet. A friend's client gave them. I always wait until last minute to see if something comes through. I prefer to do GA and roam around

Is tavo still associated with the Mexico gp?
 

Nice! Yeah I'm waiting for free ones or a very good deal. Otherwise, I'm out. I might just do Friday. Not gonna spend a lot. I remember seeing Tavo on the grid there (last year?). I guess he's still associated some way.

[wood 11747]

7 hours ago, blacklab said:

Getting tickets from my neighbor who is a big wig out at the track. 

She was over a few months ago for dinner and I mentioned something about missing the $25 million and she was not amused.

Yeah it's good to have track contacts! I'm waiting on a guy out there ... see what he has for us.

[wood 11747]

Re: that Mexico crowd ... unreal. 139K on Sunday. 346K for the weekend.

[faps 818]

It's gonna be an ice rink for FP1 on Friday. Somewhere in the 50's on a green track. Can't wait.

[ChickenSandwich 9925]

GA for Sunday going for $135 on website. 
 

im sure that’s normal (and including a concert) but low attendance isn’t difficult to imagine at this price point for a niche sport (in America)

[wood 11747]

5 minutes ago, ChickenSandwich said:

GA for Sunday going for $135 on website. 
 

im sure that’s normal (and including a concert) but low attendance isn’t difficult to imagine at this price point for a niche sport (in America)

Price is a problem, but then Mexico was even more expensive, and they only sell 3-day tickets now. 

[relapse98 634]

Getting my schedules and all printed out (for a guy that works in technology, I don't trust it).
Definitely taking 2 chairs this year: 1 to leave at the RV site and 1 to leave at the viewing platform so I don't have to carry back and forth.
Always a concern if I'm going to get gifted parking, so going back through my links.

Danny And Carmen's Parking

I parked at D&C for Indy. Right on Elroy road, maybe a 100 yards to the back of Lot T. Was a great location, easy in and out, had no complaints. $20 for Friday or Saturday, $30 for Sunday. $61 for all weekend. They say they are getting low on spots for Sunday, not sure how true that is, but that Fri and Sat have lots available.

Joe O's parking  Right by D&C, $30/day for this weekend. $90 for Friday-Sunday.

 

Edited October 28, 2019 by relapse98

[Updawg 2378]

My ticket fell through so I'm back looking for cheap ga for Sunday

[wood 11747]

27 minutes ago, relapse98 said:

Getting my schedules and all printed out (for a guy that works in technology, I don't trust it).
Definitely taking 2 chairs this year: 1 to leave at the RV site and 1 to leave at the viewing platform so I don't have to carry back and forth.
Always a concern if I'm going to get gifted parking, so going back through my links.

Danny And Carmen's Parking

I parked at D&C for Indy. Right on Elroy road, maybe a 100 yards to the back of Lot T. Was a great location, easy in and out, had no complaints. $20 for Friday or Saturday, $30 for Sunday. $61 for all weekend. They say they are getting low on spots for Sunday, not sure how true that is, but that Fri and Sat have lots available.

Joe O's parking  Right by D&C, $30/day for this weekend. $90 for Friday-Sunday.

 

Carmen is a very sweet lady.