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Started watching IndyCar earlier this year so still getting to grips with names and past exploits etc. Was a cracking race yesterday love that they have refuelling and that seems to open up the podium to anyone outside the starting 3 (which doesn't happen too much in F1). The cars sound great and it also goes to show that out right speed doesn't instantly make things exciting!
Do the engine manufactures earn points or prize money? The commentators were made a comment in one of the races about a Chevy driver letting another Chevy driver through but then blocking the Honda driver in 2nd.
Considering IndyCar is similar pace to GP2 you would think more of them would come across to F1, however I guess a lot of them are fairly "old" in F1 standards by the time they get a championship.
One thing F1 could learn from is the screen within a screen replays and stuff, nothing worse than seeing the start for the 4th time whilst there is a fight on track.
Do the engine manufactures earn points or prize money? The commentators were made a comment in one of the races about a Chevy driver letting another Chevy driver through but then blocking the Honda driver in 2nd.
Considering IndyCar is similar pace to GP2 you would think more of them would come across to F1, however I guess a lot of them are fairly "old" in F1 standards by the time they get a championship.
One thing F1 could learn from is the screen within a screen replays and stuff, nothing worse than seeing the start for the 4th time whilst there is a fight on track.
Daston said:
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One thing F1 could learn from is the screen within a screen replays and stuff, nothing worse than seeing the start for the 4th time whilst there is a fight on track.
Thought that myself when watching. If you get chance watch some NASCAR coverage. A few broadcast lessons to be picked up there as well One thing F1 could learn from is the screen within a screen replays and stuff, nothing worse than seeing the start for the 4th time whilst there is a fight on track.
Daston said:
Started watching IndyCar earlier this year so still getting to grips with names and past exploits etc. Was a cracking race yesterday love that they have refuelling and that seems to open up the podium to anyone outside the starting 3 (which doesn't happen too much in F1). The cars sound great and it also goes to show that out right speed doesn't instantly make things exciting!
Do the engine manufactures earn points or prize money? The commentators were made a comment in one of the races about a Chevy driver letting another Chevy driver through but then blocking the Honda driver in 2nd.
Considering IndyCar is similar pace to GP2 you would think more of them would come across to F1, however I guess a lot of them are fairly "old" in F1 standards by the time they get a championship.
One thing F1 could learn from is the screen within a screen replays and stuff, nothing worse than seeing the start for the 4th time whilst there is a fight on track.
There's a championship for engine manufacturersDo the engine manufactures earn points or prize money? The commentators were made a comment in one of the races about a Chevy driver letting another Chevy driver through but then blocking the Honda driver in 2nd.
Considering IndyCar is similar pace to GP2 you would think more of them would come across to F1, however I guess a lot of them are fairly "old" in F1 standards by the time they get a championship.
One thing F1 could learn from is the screen within a screen replays and stuff, nothing worse than seeing the start for the 4th time whilst there is a fight on track.
A few years ago Lewis Hamilton made an ignoramus remark dismissive of Indycar drivers but I do agree with him. Personally I don't particularly rate the Indycar drivers. Scott Dixon has stood out as head & shoulder above his peers for a number of years now and he's the elder statesman of the series. The younger generation show potential but are inconsistant, Newgarden has potential to be a great.
The only driver who really interests me and would do well in F1 is Alexander Rossi. No doubting he is IC championship material. Jumped into ManorGP some years and blew away more experienced Will Stevens IIRC. Never had a chance to further himself in F1.
Rosenqvist I was expecting him to light up the series similar to Montoya. Not quite happened for him yet. Maybe next year a la Alex Zanardi. Shame about Robert Wickens who definitely had the X factor last year.
covboy said:
Thought that myself when watching. If you get chance watch some NASCAR coverage. A few broadcast lessons to be picked up there as well
My bro is a casual race fan and even he wonders why F1 doesn't incorporate split screens for pitstops!
I'm normalScary watching cars come back across the track like that.
Fan video up on Twitter:-
https://twitter.com/mrdemmendaal/status/1163163723...
Regarding suitability (or not) of the track, I do wonder whether the sheer amount of space there lulls drivers into thinking they can take more risks?
Fan video up on Twitter:-
https://twitter.com/mrdemmendaal/status/1163163723...
Regarding suitability (or not) of the track, I do wonder whether the sheer amount of space there lulls drivers into thinking they can take more risks?
Lentilist said:
Scary watching cars come back across the track like that.
Fan video up on Twitter:-
https://twitter.com/mrdemmendaal/status/1163163723...
Regarding suitability (or not) of the track, I do wonder whether the sheer amount of space there lulls drivers into thinking they can take more risks?
That’s a scary incident the speed is huge and the forces involved are massive Fan video up on Twitter:-
https://twitter.com/mrdemmendaal/status/1163163723...
Regarding suitability (or not) of the track, I do wonder whether the sheer amount of space there lulls drivers into thinking they can take more risks?
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