F1 - Belgian Grand Prix - Spa

[Besoeker]

@Primus1

Whilst I agree the race was farcical, there was not much else they could do, the conditions were just too bad to race in, too dangerous, the medical helicopter couldn’t fly and the marshal posts couldn’t be seen( there’s supposed to visibility between them) , they couldn’t do it on a Monday as the marshals are all volunteers with some having to work on the monday, as it wasn’t a bank holiday there, disappointing, yes, but safety must come first

I agree, safety must come first and foremost. The problem for me was that the race should have been abandoned with no result. The drivers were unable to make it any meaningful racing…

[Primus1]

@Besoeker

I agree, safety must come first and foremost. The problem for me was that the race should have been abandoned with no result. The drivers were unable to make it any meaningful racing…

Yes, but on the plus side, George Russell was classified as second

[Besoeker]

@Primus1

Yes, but on the plus side, George Russell was classified as second

Yes, he was. But my point still stands.

[Minx]

@Donkeyman

The sponsors have become the most important part for the last two decades !!

I would have to agree with you @Donkeyman

[Minx]

@Primus1

Whilst I agree the race was farcical, there was not much else they could do, the conditions were just too bad to race in, too dangerous, the medical helicopter couldn’t fly and the marshal posts couldn’t be seen( there’s supposed to visibility between them) , they couldn’t do it on a Monday as the marshals are all volunteers with some having to work on the monday, as it wasn’t a bank holiday there, disappointing, yes, but safety must come first

I totally agree Primus! Safety first but my word, POSTPONE the race! Driving behind the safety car was a complete joke! Those poor drenched fans. In my opinion, Russell didn’t really earn his placing ! It’s the laps that determine the best drivers and not JUST the fastest lap time.

[Minx]

@Primus1

Yes, but on the plus side, George Russell was classified as second

The operative word there being ‘classified’ and not earned Visitor. @Besoeker @Primus1 Your thoughts?

[Besoeker]

@Minx

The operative word there being ‘classified’ and not earned Visitor. @Besoeker @Primus1 Your thoughts?

Totally agree. Classified. For sure, George could have been been a worthy podium contender - as a Brit I would root for him. Next race, I hope, will not be such a fiasco.

[Minx]

@Besoeker

Next race, I hope, will not be such a fiasco.

I hope so as well! I was really excited to watch that race!

[Bratti]

@Primus1

Whilst I agree the race was farcical, there was not much else they could do, the conditions were just too bad to race in, too dangerous, the medical helicopter couldn’t fly and the marshal posts couldn’t be seen( there’s supposed to visibility between them) , they couldn’t do it on a Monday as the marshals are all volunteers with some having to work on the monday, as it wasn’t a bank holiday there, disappointing, yes, but safety must come first

Here’s the thread @Primus1