Formula 1: Drive to Survive

Drtbykr
Profile picture for user Drtbykr
Posts
2068
Joined
10/29/2006
Location
Fredericton CA
Drtbykr 3/15/2019 4:37pm
3/15/2019 4:37pm
Great binge watch. Buying your engines from your competitor seemed weird.

A great qualifying session is like a holeshot, stay out of the mess.
ktmwoods
Profile picture for user ktmwoods
Posts
286
Joined
9/10/2008
Location
abilene, TX US
ktmwoods 3/15/2019 6:10pm
3/15/2019 6:10pm
FCTRY wrote:
It was great, reminded me a lot of "Inside The Outdoors".
The new Moto Spy youtube series that Wes is doing is also a very, very good way to go behind the scenes. Hoping they do more of those and longer episodes as it is a great way to showcase the personalities and humanize SX/MX
Boomslang
Profile picture for user Boomslang
Posts
6932
Joined
12/22/2018
Location
Cape Town ZA
Fantasy
725th
Boomslang 3/15/2019 10:59pm
3/15/2019 10:59pm
crowe176 wrote:
I've never been into F1. A side from seeing random clips of Kimi Raikkinon and thinking he has to be the coolest human ever. I finished...
I've never been into F1. A side from seeing random clips of Kimi Raikkinon and thinking he has to be the coolest human ever.

I finished watching the series a couple days ago, and went straight to the gram and started following Riccardo, Max etc, and now plan on watching when I can..

It was a good series, especially for anyone not knowing anything about F1.. Curious how F1 experts feel about it though.

Stuntman949 wrote:
I'm convinced that Kimi doesn't move his face when talking in any language
He is known as the Iceman and another interesting fact is that when he drinks....he drinks hard and parties even harder. He does not like doing interviews.
Boomslang
Profile picture for user Boomslang
Posts
6932
Joined
12/22/2018
Location
Cape Town ZA
Fantasy
725th
Boomslang 3/15/2019 11:04pm
3/15/2019 11:04pm
Qualifying has just started for Rnd1 (Australian GP)
1

The Shop

See All »
tcallahan707
Profile picture for user tcallahan707
Posts
1826
Joined
4/5/2016
Location
Morrison, CO US
tcallahan707 3/15/2019 11:08pm
3/15/2019 11:08pm
Boomslang wrote:
Qualifying has just started for Rnd1 (Australian GP)
These guys are super human.

Loving being a beginner and learning all the little nuances, strategies, and rules. Lol I don't know shit!
1
Motofinne
Profile picture for user Motofinne
Posts
10691
Joined
1/4/2014
Location
FI
Motofinne 3/16/2019 12:21am
3/16/2019 12:21am Edited Date/Time 3/16/2019 12:31am
1. What a debut from Lando Norris!
2. The midfield is incredibly close!
3. Räikkönen drove well.
4. I expected the Haas cars to be "the best of the rest" since they are always good in Australia. So they matched my expectations.
5. Mercedes has taken a step forward, it will be a rough season for everyone else.
6. Williams is a disgrace to their name and heritage at the moment. The fact that they have gone from being capable of podiums to being one of the worst cars on the field since a car like HRT close to 10 years ago is madness. Especially since we're still in the same era of cars and regulations compared to when they were good in 2014 and 2015.
1
MX-LIFE.
Profile picture for user MX-LIFE.
Posts
566
Joined
9/30/2009
Location
Redford, MI US
MX-LIFE. 3/16/2019 9:46am
3/16/2019 9:46am
This was a very good show especially the segment between Redbull and Renault! Lol
FillmoreSouth 3/16/2019 9:52am
3/16/2019 9:52am
Motofinne wrote:
1. What a debut from Lando Norris! 2. The midfield is incredibly close! 3. Räikkönen drove well. 4. I expected the Haas cars to be "the...
1. What a debut from Lando Norris!
2. The midfield is incredibly close!
3. Räikkönen drove well.
4. I expected the Haas cars to be "the best of the rest" since they are always good in Australia. So they matched my expectations.
5. Mercedes has taken a step forward, it will be a rough season for everyone else.
6. Williams is a disgrace to their name and heritage at the moment. The fact that they have gone from being capable of podiums to being one of the worst cars on the field since a car like HRT close to 10 years ago is madness. Especially since we're still in the same era of cars and regulations compared to when they were good in 2014 and 2015.
Meanwhile, Gasley couldn't get a Red Bull out of Q1 ...
Boomslang
Profile picture for user Boomslang
Posts
6932
Joined
12/22/2018
Location
Cape Town ZA
Fantasy
725th
Boomslang 3/16/2019 10:05am
3/16/2019 10:05am
The problem that Williams has comes down to an aerodynamic stall at the diffuser, this area has been a problem for Williams for a while. The stall worsened significantly in 2018 and it looks like they have not found a solution.

Mit12
Profile picture for user Mit12
Posts
1995
Joined
6/23/2014
Location
Lake Havasu City, AZ US
Mit12 3/16/2019 10:17am
3/16/2019 10:17am
It looks like Mercedes is faster but we will have to see if it is faster over the distance between pit stops. It sure looks twitchy compaired to the Farrari, will this result in excessive tire wear during the race.
.kyle
Profile picture for user .kyle
Posts
469
Joined
6/5/2011
Location
GB
.kyle 3/16/2019 10:46am
3/16/2019 10:46am
Boomslang wrote:
The problem that Williams has comes down to an aerodynamic stall at the diffuser, this area has been a problem for Williams for a while. The...
The problem that Williams has comes down to an aerodynamic stall at the diffuser, this area has been a problem for Williams for a while. The stall worsened significantly in 2018 and it looks like they have not found a solution.

The thing I find amazing is, given the size and power of their (any/all teams) computers, how they can have such problems.

I was fortunate enough to visit the Caterham F1 factory and walked past the super computer they had - it was HUUUGE. With an electric bill to match!
FillmoreSouth 3/16/2019 10:50am
3/16/2019 10:50am
Boomslang wrote:
The problem that Williams has comes down to an aerodynamic stall at the diffuser, this area has been a problem for Williams for a while. The...
The problem that Williams has comes down to an aerodynamic stall at the diffuser, this area has been a problem for Williams for a while. The stall worsened significantly in 2018 and it looks like they have not found a solution.

I kinda wonder if Adrian Newey could look at their design and data and point right at it: "Here's your problem right here. Here's how to fix it."
MX-LIFE.
Profile picture for user MX-LIFE.
Posts
566
Joined
9/30/2009
Location
Redford, MI US
MX-LIFE. 3/16/2019 4:57pm
3/16/2019 4:57pm
ML512 wrote:
It's Scuderia's year! I hope... Evil
1911 wrote:
Ferrari winning Is good for F1, I hope it is close racing, like the first half of last year.
It could have been close racing all year but I think Sebastian lost his confidence or something! He just kinda fell apart..
devotid
Profile picture for user devotid
Posts
609
Joined
12/16/2018
Location
Saginaw, MI US
Fantasy
315th
devotid 3/16/2019 5:11pm
3/16/2019 5:11pm
Me in Monaco in 1991 cruising through the pits in some SKIDZ pants. I had no idea what it meant to be there back then and had been walking ALL DAY. My dad took me as he was in a GM Engineer program and he wanted to see everything. I had to wait on the Monaco Casino front steps because I didnt make the dress code. lol

I have been a fan ever since. Smile


2
Kidd
Profile picture for user Kidd
Posts
56
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
Jacksboro, TX US
Kidd 3/16/2019 5:14pm
3/16/2019 5:14pm
tcallahan707 wrote:
I finished the series Formula 1: Drive to Survive on Netflix. Wow. I am now a fan of F1 and will be following along this season...
I finished the series Formula 1: Drive to Survive on Netflix.

Wow. I am now a fan of F1 and will be following along this season. Not only did it bring out the "Grand Prix race car driver" feels from my childhood, but it showed the reality of the sport. It captures the raw emotions of racing on the highest level. I like that drivers show emotion, swear, and give honest answers. I like that team managers get into it with each other. I like that the press are not friends with teams. They all understand it's a business and this series shows what it's like to navigate that business and the emotions that come with it. I feel motocross can learn so much from this series.

We seem to suppress emotion in our sport in an effort to stay PC, which limits storylines. I feel as if we sometimes forget that this is a high stakes competition. By showcasing the emotions and the behind the scenes stories, fans can connect with the riders much more. Right now, especially with Feld and the media, the focus seems to be on becoming a nice, clean, easy advertisement platform. We need to return the focus to racing and the emotions that surround that. I can't help but imagine what a series from Feld could look like if they put more resources into accepting, promoting, and documenting the storylines that all these riders feel the need to keep hush hush about.

I also can't help but think it's a microcosm of a bigger issue. America simply tries to deny emotion and it's starting to show.
Watch it as well. Great production,
RichardLoots 3/16/2019 5:22pm
3/16/2019 5:22pm
Motofinne wrote:
1. What a debut from Lando Norris! 2. The midfield is incredibly close! 3. Räikkönen drove well. 4. I expected the Haas cars to be "the...
1. What a debut from Lando Norris!
2. The midfield is incredibly close!
3. Räikkönen drove well.
4. I expected the Haas cars to be "the best of the rest" since they are always good in Australia. So they matched my expectations.
5. Mercedes has taken a step forward, it will be a rough season for everyone else.
6. Williams is a disgrace to their name and heritage at the moment. The fact that they have gone from being capable of podiums to being one of the worst cars on the field since a car like HRT close to 10 years ago is madness. Especially since we're still in the same era of cars and regulations compared to when they were good in 2014 and 2015.
FillmoreSouth wrote:
Meanwhile, Gasley couldn't get a Red Bull out of Q1 ...
did only 1 run , team was confinced would be good enough he said in dutch interview ... didnt go like planned i quess
FillmoreSouth 3/17/2019 9:49am
3/17/2019 9:49am
devotid wrote:
Me in Monaco in 1991 cruising through the pits in some SKIDZ pants. I had no idea what it meant to be there back then and...
Me in Monaco in 1991 cruising through the pits in some SKIDZ pants. I had no idea what it meant to be there back then and had been walking ALL DAY. My dad took me as he was in a GM Engineer program and he wanted to see everything. I had to wait on the Monaco Casino front steps because I didnt make the dress code. lol

I have been a fan ever since. Smile


Senna, Prost, Mansell, Piquet ... those were the glory days.

I was at the Grand Prix of Canada in Montreal three weekends after your photo. Mansell's Williams shut down on the last lap, and Piquet stole the win in a Benetton.
friday10
Profile picture for user friday10
Posts
631
Joined
12/15/2009
Location
Northridge, CA US
friday10 3/18/2019 7:03am
3/18/2019 7:03am
Kevin Magnusen - " Suck my balls, Mate!" Lol
1

Pit Row

See All »
Boomslang
Profile picture for user Boomslang
Posts
6932
Joined
12/22/2018
Location
Cape Town ZA
Fantasy
725th
Boomslang 3/18/2019 7:06am
3/18/2019 7:06am
Boomslang wrote:
The problem that Williams has comes down to an aerodynamic stall at the diffuser, this area has been a problem for Williams for a while. The...
The problem that Williams has comes down to an aerodynamic stall at the diffuser, this area has been a problem for Williams for a while. The stall worsened significantly in 2018 and it looks like they have not found a solution.

FillmoreSouth wrote:
I kinda wonder if Adrian Newey could look at their design and data and point right at it: "Here's your problem right here. Here's how to...
I kinda wonder if Adrian Newey could look at their design and data and point right at it: "Here's your problem right here. Here's how to fix it."
They have identified the problem, but not so simple to fix,...

https://www.racefans.net/2019/03/16/fundamental-problem-with-williams-c…
yamaharider471 3/18/2019 7:23am
3/18/2019 7:23am
Awesome series. Sat down yesterday and watched it from start to finish. Loved the intense moments between the redbull team principle and Renault guys. It was almost kind of like it was a movie and scripted. I just keep asking myself why Ricciardo would go to Renault?
Michael Scott 3/18/2019 9:08am
3/18/2019 9:08am
yamaharider471 wrote:
Awesome series. Sat down yesterday and watched it from start to finish. Loved the intense moments between the redbull team principle and Renault guys. It was...
Awesome series. Sat down yesterday and watched it from start to finish. Loved the intense moments between the redbull team principle and Renault guys. It was almost kind of like it was a movie and scripted. I just keep asking myself why Ricciardo would go to Renault?
Thought that was pure gold... go ahead and leave us for Honda, we'll take Ricciardo
motox331
Profile picture for user motox331
Posts
245
Joined
10/2/2015
Location
IL US
motox331 3/18/2019 9:52am
3/18/2019 9:52am
Drtbykr wrote:
Great binge watch. Buying your engines from your competitor seemed weird.

A great qualifying session is like a holeshot, stay out of the mess.
Why? This happens in moto all the time. PC or JGR build motors for people racing against their team.
1
yamaharider471 3/18/2019 10:27am
3/18/2019 10:27am
yamaharider471 wrote:
Awesome series. Sat down yesterday and watched it from start to finish. Loved the intense moments between the redbull team principle and Renault guys. It was...
Awesome series. Sat down yesterday and watched it from start to finish. Loved the intense moments between the redbull team principle and Renault guys. It was almost kind of like it was a movie and scripted. I just keep asking myself why Ricciardo would go to Renault?
Michael Scott wrote:
Thought that was pure gold... go ahead and leave us for Honda, we'll take Ricciardo
that cracked me up "now you need engines and a driver"

"how are you going to afford everything after paying Daniel all that money"

"we have plenty of money"

I really do hope Ricciardo has some great finishes. You definitely got the vibe that Verstappen was always going to be #1 at redbull. Interesting to see that that they landed a podium with their first outing with Honda as well.
nickm
Profile picture for user nickm
Posts
702
Joined
9/15/2011
Location
CA
nickm 3/18/2019 10:40am
3/18/2019 10:40am

I think its the combination of absolute technical competence and raw competitor emotion that makes F1 so incredible to watch.


F1 makes no attempt to dumb it down nor do they make any attempt to calm the emotion down....they will put an engine designer in front of the camera and the dude will talk about pneumatic valves for 5 mins, they will put a team manager up there who loses his $hit over what some other team did (or didn't) do. They will put a driver up there who will put every emotion out there for us all to see. Hell ya that's amazing to watch!

This is what SX/MX should be doing. Not hiding behind some old world cloak.
yamaharider471 3/18/2019 10:47am
3/18/2019 10:47am
nickm wrote:
I think its the combination of absolute technical competence and raw competitor emotion that makes F1 so incredible to watch. F1 makes no attempt to dumb...

I think its the combination of absolute technical competence and raw competitor emotion that makes F1 so incredible to watch.


F1 makes no attempt to dumb it down nor do they make any attempt to calm the emotion down....they will put an engine designer in front of the camera and the dude will talk about pneumatic valves for 5 mins, they will put a team manager up there who loses his $hit over what some other team did (or didn't) do. They will put a driver up there who will put every emotion out there for us all to see. Hell ya that's amazing to watch!

This is what SX/MX should be doing. Not hiding behind some old world cloak.
You are absolutely correct. In one of the episodes they ask the mclaren technical guy if hes going to have a job come Monday. He was very uncomfortable but the journalists kept pressing him.
FillmoreSouth 3/18/2019 10:48am
3/18/2019 10:48am
nickm wrote:
I think its the combination of absolute technical competence and raw competitor emotion that makes F1 so incredible to watch. F1 makes no attempt to dumb...

I think its the combination of absolute technical competence and raw competitor emotion that makes F1 so incredible to watch.


F1 makes no attempt to dumb it down nor do they make any attempt to calm the emotion down....they will put an engine designer in front of the camera and the dude will talk about pneumatic valves for 5 mins, they will put a team manager up there who loses his $hit over what some other team did (or didn't) do. They will put a driver up there who will put every emotion out there for us all to see. Hell ya that's amazing to watch!

This is what SX/MX should be doing. Not hiding behind some old world cloak.
Hasn't always been this way. In the Bernie days, they gave you almost no access to anything. Other than the super rich, fans were treated like insects.
backinthesaddleagain 3/19/2019 9:43am
3/19/2019 9:43am Edited Date/Time 3/19/2019 11:08am
Drtbykr wrote:
Great binge watch. Buying your engines from your competitor seemed weird.

A great qualifying session is like a holeshot, stay out of the mess.
Yeah but didn't Geico used to have Pro Circuit do their engine work.
backinthesaddleagain 3/19/2019 9:51am
3/19/2019 9:51am Edited Date/Time 3/19/2019 9:53am
Movie Rush about Hunt and Lauda was a good film. Also good is documentary called When Playboys ruled. Its about James Hunt (F1) and Barry Sheene (Moto GP). I think you can find it on youtube.
1

Post a reply to: Formula 1: Drive to Survive