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[Speedbird-1]

The,"essence of racing" and all that, is all very laudable and lovely...then a young driver dies and someone will say, "well, he died doing what he loved" and a Mother somewhere sobs uncontrollably.

[jatco]

Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

The,"essence of racing" and all that, is all very laudable and lovely...then a young driver dies and someone will say, "well, he died doing what he loved" and a Mother somewhere sobs uncontrollably.

...and that holds true for Every dangerous occupation, ie firefighters, police etc etc....

[Andad]

It is not the first time Rus has crashed pushing hard on the last lap.

Even without assistance.

[dk65]

Originally Posted by 77T

Hypothetically...
Agree that if RUS hadn't crashed then the maneuver would not have been noted.

We must remember the goal is safe & fair racing. So when RUS did crash, one is drawn to the maneuver.

We can't decide hypotheticals at races - only facts. Some facts come with consequences.


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Respectfully disagree. The goal is for F1 and Liberty to make money. This requires a good show and drama. Safety seems obvious, but the drivers are strapping themselves to a plastic bathtub with an incredibly powerful drivetrain, brakes, aero. There will always be inherent risk, before the human element is even considered.

Fair and safe racing was IROC. That did not end well.

[SDGT3]

Originally Posted by Andad

It is not the first time Rus has crashed pushing hard on the last lap.

Even without assistance.

It's actually the 3rd time RUS has done this, all at the end of a race and the craziest stat of all is that all of Carlos Sainz's F1 GP wins have come when RUS does this.

[T16ole]

Max is ruining it for me

[77T]

are you ready?
cunning green car and silver fox star,
red blue bull plus prancing horse
serve you tea this weekend.

gangnam style overtake skill
- one drs - no more no less,
no miso for timid grasshoppers.



enjoy!


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[jatco]

Originally Posted by 77T

are you ready?
cunning green car and silver fox star,
red blue bull plus prancing horse
serve you tea this weekend.

gangnam style overtake skill
- one drs - no more no less,
no miso for timid grasshoppers.



enjoy!


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...Maybe you should be a sports writer..!!

[SDGT3]

Haiku is that you?

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by jatco

...Maybe you should be a sports writer..!!

Oh my goodness, have we been so shortsighted as to suggest Paul be the new F1 channel announcer? Forget Kimi, we need Paul in the commentator booth for the F1 channel.

[piratfisk]

Excellent writing! Suzuka is one of my favorite tracks in the world. I hope it doesn't pour!

[Speedbird-1]

It always seemed to rain for the Japan F1 GP.


Just stumbled across this wonderful photograph, from 1976.
(Jame's right shoe....interesting)

It rained that year, too.

[INC]

Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

Just stumbled across this wonderful photograph, from 1976.
(Jame's right shoe....interesting)

One of the best quotes of all time:

"Of course he didn't listen to me. For James, one world title was enough. He had proved what he needed to prove. To himself and anyone who doubted him. And two years later, he retired. When I saw him next in London, seven years later, me as a champion again, him as broadcaster, he was barefoot on a bicycle with a flat tire, still living each day like his last. When I heard he died age 45 of a heart attack, I wasn't surprised. I was just sad.

People always think of us as rivals but he was among the very few I liked and even fewer that I respected.

He remains the only person I envied."

[Speedbird-1]

Beautiful.

[jatco]

Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

Beautiful.

For sure...

[77T]

sakura fubuki give more to fans,
TSU has the point to satisfy too.

RIC ALB RUS PIA leave Stewards Room without rancor.






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[SDGT3]

Fernando Alonso has resigned with Aston Martin ending speculation he would move to Red Bull or Mercedes. The deal extends to the end of 2026 guaranteeing Alonso will be in the grid for the new formula set to take place at the start of 2026.

[enjoythemusic]

Smart move by AM