October 25, 20196 yr 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"
October 25, 20196 yr Lewis Hamilton: "we should all be green", as he jets back and forth between LA and UK to attend fashion shows
October 25, 20196 yr 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.
October 25, 20196 yr 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
October 25, 20196 yr Author 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?!
October 25, 20196 yr 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
October 25, 20196 yr Author 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.
October 25, 20196 yr 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.
October 25, 20196 yr not seeing the FP1 replay on espn's listing. usually watch that one for the garage prowling. nm found it. Edited October 25, 20196 yr by elfenix
October 25, 20196 yr To be fair, he said carbon neutral. So, maybe he plants a whole forest to offset his Merc and flying.
October 26, 20196 yr Author Call Sign: "Tiny" Lewis Hamilton turns down role in new Top Gun film as F1 star eyes Hollywood acting role after retirementhttps://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/motorsport/10211632/lewis-hamilton-down-top-gun-film?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebarweb
October 26, 20196 yr Author 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.
October 26, 20196 yr 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, 20196 yr by elfenix
October 26, 20196 yr bottas puts it in the barriers leaving max with pole as qualy ends!That hurt... just a tad.
October 27, 20196 yr Max takes 3 grid spot penalty for not slowing down against the single yellow flags following bottas's crash
October 27, 20196 yr Author 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)
October 27, 20196 yr That's what a city of almost 9 million will get you compared to maybe 1 million.
October 27, 20196 yr Author 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, 20196 yr by wood
October 27, 20196 yr Is ESPN not broadcasting live? All I see on the guide is the 7pm tape delayed version.
October 27, 20196 yr 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.
October 27, 20196 yr 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, 20196 yr by Prepuce of Doom
October 27, 20196 yr 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.
October 27, 20196 yr Albon will have a free pit stop, might want to put some reds on about lap 67 and have a go
October 27, 20196 yr besides losing the race due to the pit strategy, leclerc even lost the podium due to extra 4 secs on the 2nd stpo
October 27, 20196 yr 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.
October 27, 20196 yr 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...."
October 27, 20196 yr 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.
October 27, 20196 yr 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.
October 27, 20196 yr Boring race unfortunately. Great track and atmosphere though. I think I scored tickets for next week.
October 28, 20196 yr Author 17 minutes ago, Updawg said: Boring race unfortunately. Great track and atmosphere though. I think I scored tickets for next week. Decent deal?
October 28, 20196 yr 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 aroundIs tavo still associated with the Mexico gp?
October 28, 20196 yr 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.
October 28, 20196 yr Author 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.
October 28, 20196 yr Author 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.
October 28, 20196 yr It's gonna be an ice rink for FP1 on Friday. Somewhere in the 50's on a green track. Can't wait.
October 28, 20196 yr 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)
October 28, 20196 yr Author 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.
October 28, 20196 yr 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, 20196 yr by relapse98
October 28, 20196 yr Author 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.
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