OT: Formula 1

[semdoug]

The first race of the 2018/19 F1 season is the weekend and broadcast on ESPN2.

[glepore]

Lets hope that Ferrari's ascendance continues, as another boring MB/Petronas show will send me to the showers.

And Alonso deserves the Renault to be strong.

[sfscott]

ESPN coverage will be spread across its various channels, so if you want to see FPs and qualis, check your listings or let Tivo find for you.

They are basically showing SkyTV's coverage, which is great. Damon Hill is one of the color guys. Had a chance to meet him last year. Couldn't have been a nicer and more genuine guy.

Will miss Will Buxton on the grid walk, though.

[AZR3]

It'll be strange not to have the Speed/FS1/NBCSN team calling the race and not thrilled with have it on ESPN but we'll see how it goes. I'm tempted to get the OTT service once they have a Roku app

[Corso]

1:10 am Eastern time. Yeah, I’ll be up for that!

1st race with the funky Halo’s. I’m not crazy about them, but then again, I’m not driving!

Love to see Alonzo mix it up with the 4 time champs!

[ultraman6970]

No girls, no ultra watching that!

[ergott]

Originally Posted by ultraman6970

No girls, no ultra watching that!

Of course someone had to go there.

[ergott]

I'm looking forward to the season. The cars look so awful now. Have to look past that and concentrate on some great racing battles.

[bicycletricycle]

I really hope maclaran can move up the grid some.

Unlikely but I am hoping for a 3 team battle for the podium every race.

probably mercedes domination again

[tuscanyswe]

Originally Posted by bicycletricycle

I really hope maclaran can move up the grid some.

Unlikely but I am hoping for a 3 team battle for the podium every race.

probably mercedes domination again

That would be fun but until then switch over to the motogp
You have 3 different teams on the podium in a lot of races. Hell even non factory teams are up there even wining races and they pass each other on the actual track (no the pits dont count for f1 )

[bicycletricycle]

Originally Posted by tuscanyswe

That would be fun but until then switch over to the motogp
You have 3 different teams on the podium in a lot of races. Hell even non factory teams are up there even wining races and they pass each other on the actual track (no the pits dont count for f1 )

Ya, I am thinking of giving up on F1. I like the technology but the races are boring.

New indycars are great.

less downforce, higher percentage of downforce from diffuser, more power, standardization of many components.

Overall a reliance on mechanical over aero.

I wish F1 could go this way, more competitive teams, the cars can run closer and drift through the corners while passing, way better.

[foggypeake]

Originally Posted by glepore

Lets hope that Ferrari's ascendance continues, as another boring MB/Petronas show will send me to the showers.

And Alonso deserves the Renault to be strong.

Agree 100%! Hoping also for some more competitive races and more Kimi (even though he might be past his prime).

[m_sasso]

Currently watching free practice 1! http://www.vipbox.st/motorsports/548...am-online.html or http://firstrows.xyz/moto_gp/xft-fia...6?l=2394098620

Have your shields up!

[CSKeller]

Raikonnen fan here! I hope he can pull off more wins. Vettel is a great driver too but was a bit of a baby last season.

Viva Ferrari!!

[bicycletricycle]

Originally Posted by CSKeller

Raikonnen fan here! I hope he can pull off more wins. Vettel is a great driver too but was a bit of a baby last season.

Viva Ferrari!!

Kimi is great but it would be better if he retired, lots of young drivers who would be more exciting to watch. Vettel is a big baby. Ham is as well. I would like to see Ricciardo or Verstappen win, they are not babies.