Not a new show as they’re already on season 4 but I just heard of it a few weeks ago and finally gave it a shot. It is really, really good. I’m actually somewhat intrigued about giving F1 racing a watch which I never would have considered before.
Odd to say it, but with Formula 1 being so good (to me) this past decade, and the NYG being on the opposite end, the last few years I often found myself watching the DVR'ed race well before the DVR'ed NYG game (I don't think I can watch any NFL game anymore with the number of commercials - I'm too spoiled now because the only commercials I watch the entire year are the Super Bowl).
Anyway, it's an excellent international sport with its only real rival on that stage being football (soccer). You really have to get into the driver personalities and real-world drama of behind the scenes and characters to be truly into it. It helps to love cars as the sport truly does pioneer some road car features. For example, F1 hybrid engines were the first to hit 50% of thermal efficiency, where the energy put in resulted in getting 50% of that energy to the spinning wheels. This internal combustion tech has filtered down to road car engines, while battery solutions/tech will be filtering down as those features get cheaper in the future.
The only warning: Drive to Survive has done AMAZING things for the growth of the sport. As soon as they get into the drama (on and off-track), combined with cool race cars, and the international aspect of going to some 20 different countries per year, you're good to go. But, ever since season one of the show, it has become more convoluted and manipulated to the point where the show may be entertaining, but they aren't true to actual events and even use some fake broadcasters at some races to work their narrative angle.
Even not knowing anything about F1 I assumed a lot of it was sensationalized. I don’t think that takes away from the quality though, just consider it a fictionalized version of real people.
What I think is great is they show the bottom teams as well as the top teams. I only wish they showed more of Ferrari or Mercedes. Those teams come across as almost the “bad guys” since they’re so good. But, I’d be interested in seeing their BTS and personal anxieties as well; I’m sure it’s stressful having a situation where anything but a first place finish is a loss.
I just finished the last episode of the series this morning!
I loved the show. I knew absolutely nothing about F1 coming into it, and almost randomly selected watching the series.
I think the show could be improved if they spent a little more focus on the engineering of the cars. The design aspects and constraints. There is a reason why Mercedes keeps winning and have the fastest cars. The show should go a bit deeper than that they spend the most money. The show does make mention that some team took some design features from Mercedes (a violation) but really didn't go into specifics, other than what the part was.
because they were allowed to keep winning and have the fastest cars. In the past, teams like Ferrari have had large advantages over the field, but rule changes were implemented to even the field and harbor a more competitive environment, but we didn’t see anything like that for years while Mercedes was winning.
Even if their team or driver is out or f doing poorly. What I mean is, to truly enjoy F1, celebrate great driving. Remember F1 is really an engineering competition. Lewis didn’t forget how to drive and Charles didn’t just figure it out. There’s so much to love.
Even not knowing anything about F1 I assumed a lot of it was sensationalized. I don’t think that takes away from the quality though, just consider it a fictionalized version of real people.
How is it fictionalized? I just went to IMDb and all the characters are themselves. No actors portraying drivers. Have not watched the show. Just confused by your statement.
Even not knowing anything about F1 I assumed a lot of it was sensationalized. I don’t think that takes away from the quality though, just consider it a fictionalized version of real people.
How is it fictionalized? I just went to IMDb and all the characters are themselves. No actors portraying drivers. Have not watched the show. Just confused by your statement.
It's a documentary, but it seems like they took a lot of liberties. I read online a bit about it and actual F1 fans who know a bit say that a lot of the narratives on the show aren't actually big deals in real life. Apparently, they also spliced some of the dialogue so that guys sound like they're saying one thing when they actually said another. Some of the drivers have been unhappy with it.
…the TV people have forced the drama, but it’s much like ‘hard knocks’. Seeing glimpses of who people really are in the context of good and bad times is a great bonus for a fan.
I’m 57, and I had a Lauda poster on my wall along with Phil, LT, Reggie and Mattingly. I like to think NY cynicism and sports immersion helps me know what professional sports coverage is. I’d advise any newbs to listen to the podcast by The-Race, any time Joe Saward guests on “Missed Apex” podcast, and subscribe to Motorsport magazines F1 race recaps by Mark Hughes(he is also featured on T-R podcast)
Anyway, it's an excellent international sport with its only real rival on that stage being football (soccer). You really have to get into the driver personalities and real-world drama of behind the scenes and characters to be truly into it. It helps to love cars as the sport truly does pioneer some road car features. For example, F1 hybrid engines were the first to hit 50% of thermal efficiency, where the energy put in resulted in getting 50% of that energy to the spinning wheels. This internal combustion tech has filtered down to road car engines, while battery solutions/tech will be filtering down as those features get cheaper in the future.
The only warning: Drive to Survive has done AMAZING things for the growth of the sport. As soon as they get into the drama (on and off-track), combined with cool race cars, and the international aspect of going to some 20 different countries per year, you're good to go. But, ever since season one of the show, it has become more convoluted and manipulated to the point where the show may be entertaining, but they aren't true to actual events and even use some fake broadcasters at some races to work their narrative angle.
What I think is great is they show the bottom teams as well as the top teams. I only wish they showed more of Ferrari or Mercedes. Those teams come across as almost the “bad guys” since they’re so good. But, I’d be interested in seeing their BTS and personal anxieties as well; I’m sure it’s stressful having a situation where anything but a first place finish is a loss.
I think the show could be improved if they spent a little more focus on the engineering of the cars. The design aspects and constraints. There is a reason why Mercedes keeps winning and have the fastest cars. The show should go a bit deeper than that they spend the most money. The show does make mention that some team took some design features from Mercedes (a violation) but really didn't go into specifics, other than what the part was.
How is it fictionalized? I just went to IMDb and all the characters are themselves. No actors portraying drivers. Have not watched the show. Just confused by your statement.
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Even not knowing anything about F1 I assumed a lot of it was sensationalized. I don’t think that takes away from the quality though, just consider it a fictionalized version of real people.
How is it fictionalized? I just went to IMDb and all the characters are themselves. No actors portraying drivers. Have not watched the show. Just confused by your statement.
It's a documentary, but it seems like they took a lot of liberties. I read online a bit about it and actual F1 fans who know a bit say that a lot of the narratives on the show aren't actually big deals in real life. Apparently, they also spliced some of the dialogue so that guys sound like they're saying one thing when they actually said another. Some of the drivers have been unhappy with it.
I’m 57, and I had a Lauda poster on my wall along with Phil, LT, Reggie and Mattingly. I like to think NY cynicism and sports immersion helps me know what professional sports coverage is. I’d advise any newbs to listen to the podcast by The-Race, any time Joe Saward guests on “Missed Apex” podcast, and subscribe to Motorsport magazines F1 race recaps by Mark Hughes(he is also featured on T-R podcast)
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