[–] 4 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

This feels awkward, like being around someone deadnaming someone else. In reality I assume it's some contractual loophole, and I hope Malaysia is being suitably compensated for it.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

    I enjoyed the show and I wish there was more of it, but I watched it through the lens of what DtS is to Formula 1.

    I still watch the qualifying and races live on the official YouTube channel, they're efficient with e.g. showing some interviews with the drivers during the formation lap. I mostly ignore the other promotional stuff they put on their channel but there is quite a bit of behind the scenes stuff. http://www.f1academy.com/Racing-Series/Calendar has the session times.

    As for the racing, it's sometimes more entertaining than the Grand Prix, but definitely rougher watching junior drivers.

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    Given overtaking is impossible for similarly matched cars and drivers can avoid pitting simply by driving slowly, what kind of event would you have for Sunday?

    Best I can think of is an elimination style event: cars are released from the pits in reverse grid order with a 3s gap between each, and if you can stay within 1s of the car in front for a whole lap, that car is eliminated unless they're also within 1s of the car in front of them at the end of the lap (I guess the last checkpoint would need to be just before the pit entry).

    Worst I can think of is a series of duels, where Kevin Magnussen is given an SUV and a 3s gap, and drivers need to successfully overtake in an F1 car within 1 lap.

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