Phil Carmody wrote:
"Bigbird" <bigbird.nospam.usenet@gmail.com> writes:
geoff wrote:
On 31/05/2022 1:35 am, Bigbird wrote:
geoff wrote:
As frustratingly processional as it (usually) is, surely it
would >> > > be the last nail in the coffin that Liberty could ram
into F1 >> > > should this historic GP be omitted ?
Why do you think that?
The historical context, the 'glamour',the unique setting, and the
profound association with F1 in the mind of the public in general.
I think the greater perception is that it is a boring race that
mainly exists for historical reasons but has little place in the
modern F1 calendar except for the glamour.
What if, in the eyes of most of those providing the largest income
into the sport, the race isn't perceived as "boring", that simply
isn't a property being evaluated? When blingy rappers or actors and
suchlike are being namedropped by the commentators, I get the feeling
that for many people, it's really not so much about the racing at all.
For most there, it's more important to be seen than to see any racing.
I am not sure that is a "what if" as much as a statement of fact. The
race is of little importance to F1 in itself as a sporting event; a
viewing spectacle. It has some monetary value and if the bean counters
can sort it out fair enough but I don't think it adds value in a way
that the sport will not do well enough without it. It's loss would not
be the "nail in the coffin".
If the net result is a bit less money in the circus F1 can survive
that. Money has done more harm than good to the sport.
I certainly don't see losing it as a problem for the sport or the
fans. F1 can exist quite happily with a little less money on the
table.
As a fan of racing, I agree with you, although I did enjoy the quali
and the first 30 laps of the race this year. I'm happy to accept I
might be in bit of a minority.
I used to really enjoy Monaco, less for the race as much as practice
and qualifying. It was quite unique in that respect. I am not sure if
the skills are less evident especially with a number of (oversized)
cars being too unpredictable to be pushed to the limit but it doesn't
do it for me in the same way any more.
With the prospect of the racing improving over the next couple of years
the Monaco procession can only look more out of place on the calendar.
I can take it or leave it.
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