British Grand Prix
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Hate to say this but I am pleased that Alonso won, lesser of two evils as they say. Its getting to the stage that if Vettel had won, then the drivers championship would be certainly over.
I think Vettel is a good driver but it seems that he is just a very good qualifier, I am not positive, but I would put a small wager on the fact that all of his wins have been from the front row, he has never had to claw his way through the field, except maybe his first win for Toro Rosso in the wet?
So sorry for JB, it was looking quite good for him, kept a steady pace throughout the race and I am sure we would have seen him get fourth, perhaps third. Good drive from Lewis does seem to have calmed down a bit, the last lap spectacle with Massa was fabulous to watch, just a shame he was low on fuel, he was going for it early on though.
I think Vettel is a good driver but it seems that he is just a very good qualifier, I am not positive, but I would put a small wager on the fact that all of his wins have been from the front row, he has never had to claw his way through the field, except maybe his first win for Toro Rosso in the wet?
So sorry for JB, it was looking quite good for him, kept a steady pace throughout the race and I am sure we would have seen him get fourth, perhaps third. Good drive from Lewis does seem to have calmed down a bit, the last lap spectacle with Massa was fabulous to watch, just a shame he was low on fuel, he was going for it early on though.
Shame this has all kicked off with Webber and Vettel again. Personally I believe there's a favourite there within the team management, they were happier that Vettel won the title last year over Mark I reckon. Today Christian Horner says that battle would have ended in the wall - I disagree - it might have done, but I think Vettel should know how big a lead he has and be big enough to accept a 3rd without wiping out his team-mate because they tried for 2nd.
Gutted for Button today, he did seem to be on for 4th at least. He has no luck at Silverstone!
Gutted for Button today, he did seem to be on for 4th at least. He has no luck at Silverstone!
Sportbilly
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First time I've watched a whole GP in ages and like the op was disappointed and a bit bored to be honest. A few (handful) overtaking moves but the old, 'it's becoming a procession' comment certainly came to my mind. Sorry to say it because I was looking forward to the GP today but the bikes are significantly more exciting. Loads of overtaking/general craziness at 150mph+.
Also is it just me or were the commentators, Whatshisface (tall bloke), Jordan and Coulthard, overselling Silverstone and the whole GP excperience? For the last couple of days on the BBC they've been extolling the virtues of it and particularly this new building with it's 'incredible wing'. They mentioned a few times that it had brought it up to the level of Abu Dhabi etc as if they'd been told to go on and on about it. Seemed to me there was an air of desperation about the whole thing.
Also is it just me or were the commentators, Whatshisface (tall bloke), Jordan and Coulthard, overselling Silverstone and the whole GP excperience? For the last couple of days on the BBC they've been extolling the virtues of it and particularly this new building with it's 'incredible wing'. They mentioned a few times that it had brought it up to the level of Abu Dhabi etc as if they'd been told to go on and on about it. Seemed to me there was an air of desperation about the whole thing.
I like the fact they're selling up the fabulous new 'wing' where all the money men go, along with all those folk on a free ticket that often don't care one bit about motor racing - the one's who are just there because it was free and for some of them it's there chance to be seen in the right circles. Meanwhile (I'm assuming) the majority of the general public were up by the old pit complex, in the old 'village' thing they have there (or at the completely opposite end of the circuit) where they couldn't care two hoots about fancy new paddock clubs and wining and dining facilities.
They said Silverstone doesn't yet have the money to build 'phase 2' with grand stands etc by the new wing - I really hope for their sake they get that money so that people can once again feel like they are close to the action, with a number of seats close to the pits, podium etc.
They said Silverstone doesn't yet have the money to build 'phase 2' with grand stands etc by the new wing - I really hope for their sake they get that money so that people can once again feel like they are close to the action, with a number of seats close to the pits, podium etc.
They're selling the new wing, because it is a major jump forward in the facilities, not just for F1 but for MotoGP and other series too. It's the first in a series of upgrades, which will be quickly followed by a new grandstand infront of the podium (which is needed). The village is a couple of minutes stroll from the new pit complex, so not far for the normal fan.
The majority of the normal tickets were all over the circuit, there is a standard grandstand opposite the pits (which are sadly below the level with wall), and I watched FP3 standing right next to it. I was also with the hundreds who were at Vale for Quali. There are also loads of places to watch the race at Maggots/Beckets complex (where we did), lined with general admission areas.
It represents some other major upgrades, the place is now packed with facilities, plenty of toilets, showers for campers. And the atmosphere is fantastic, no other GP venue seems to get as much sound going for the local boys.
The venue finally has a long term contract in place, and can put structured investment in place, which it is doing. The British GP is the jewel in the crown of British motorsport, something that provides thousands of jobs (not just F1 teams, all series, and suppliers from bolt producers to universities - my neighbour even services the lathes at Williams), something that brings millions/billions into the country, something this country really leads on. That's why the BBC were banging on about it.
I'm all for the fancy areas, they fund the business model of F1. Bernies business model is about exclusivity, if you keep the high paying fans happy and paying (maybe not out of there own pockets, but someone pays the 3k for them to be there), then Silverstone can keep hosting, which means the fans get to see it. People say about F1 should be for the people, fully open with no celebs about, which is great as an ideal, but that's club racing - and whether we like it or not, that level of interest feeds FF or F3, not F1...
The majority of the normal tickets were all over the circuit, there is a standard grandstand opposite the pits (which are sadly below the level with wall), and I watched FP3 standing right next to it. I was also with the hundreds who were at Vale for Quali. There are also loads of places to watch the race at Maggots/Beckets complex (where we did), lined with general admission areas.
It represents some other major upgrades, the place is now packed with facilities, plenty of toilets, showers for campers. And the atmosphere is fantastic, no other GP venue seems to get as much sound going for the local boys.
The venue finally has a long term contract in place, and can put structured investment in place, which it is doing. The British GP is the jewel in the crown of British motorsport, something that provides thousands of jobs (not just F1 teams, all series, and suppliers from bolt producers to universities - my neighbour even services the lathes at Williams), something that brings millions/billions into the country, something this country really leads on. That's why the BBC were banging on about it.
I'm all for the fancy areas, they fund the business model of F1. Bernies business model is about exclusivity, if you keep the high paying fans happy and paying (maybe not out of there own pockets, but someone pays the 3k for them to be there), then Silverstone can keep hosting, which means the fans get to see it. People say about F1 should be for the people, fully open with no celebs about, which is great as an ideal, but that's club racing - and whether we like it or not, that level of interest feeds FF or F3, not F1...
Some races will always be fairly processional, thankfully this year we've had some absolute blinders so far this year - only Melbourne comes to mind as another relatively tame spectacle this season.Sportbilly said:
If you'd watched Montreal or Monaco you might have been jumping about.
cj_eds said:
+1
but at least we got to see bit of interteam competion which makes for good spectator sport. Shame team orders came in to stop racing each other slo quickly though - kill joys!I enjoyed it and a good one for Ferrari and Alonso.