I'm really enjoying watching SailGP and MotorGP atm.
Sail Gp, for those who don't know, is an international competition using high performance F50 foiling catamarans, where teams compete across a season of multiple grands prix around the world.
Its reigning champions are Tom Slingsby's Australia SailGP Team, who won their 2nd consecutive title in the 2021–22 SailGP.
It's shown on Foxtel and you can catch up on previous events by streaming. It's currently halfway through this season and the Aussies are in the middle of the ladder.
https://linksharing.samsungcloud.com/q2I8Nijex6Iz
MotoGP is the world's leading motorcycle racing championship, consisting of 20 Grand Prix in which racers and bike manufacturers accumulate points. At the conclusion of a season, all the points are added and the rider with the most is crowned MotoGP World Champion.
Aussie "Thriller" Miller has moved from Ducati to KTM and is doing well. He should pick up some podium finishes this season.
The lean angle and speeds that riders push the boundaries in corners is riveting stuff.
https://linksharing.samsungcloud.com/eiVTqNAkScgW
Also on Foxtel. Worth a look if you can't find any action on TV. 👍
Im a massive F1 fan. I saw the MotoGP years ago at Eastern Creek and couldnt get my head around how fast they were and that it was humans sitting on those bikes.
I'm really enjoying watching SailGP and MotorGP atm.
Sail Gp, for those who don't know, is an international competition using high performance F50 foiling catamarans, where teams compete across a season of multiple grands prix around the world.
Its reigning champions are Tom Slingsby's Australia SailGP Team, who won their 2nd consecutive title in the 2021–22 SailGP.
It's shown on Foxtel and you can catch up on previous events by streaming. It's currently halfway through this season and the Aussies are in the middle of the ladder.
https://linksharing.samsungcloud.com/q2I8Nijex6Iz
MotoGP is the world's leading motorcycle racing championship, consisting of 20 Grand Prix in which racers and bike manufacturers accumulate points. At the conclusion of a season, all the points are added and the rider with the most is crowned MotoGP World Champion.
Aussie "Thriller" Miller has moved from Ducati to KTM and is doing well. He should pick up some podium finishes this season.
The lean angle and speeds that riders push the boundaries in corners is riveting stuff.
https://linksharing.samsungcloud.com/eiVTqNAkScgW
Also on Foxtel. Worth a look if you can't find any action on TV. 👍
I used to watch every race of the MotoGP and F1 back in the day but rarely watch any now.
In memory of Geoff Chisholm (1965-2022)
I'm really enjoying watching SailGP and MotorGP atm.
Sail Gp, for those who don't know, is an international competition using high performance F50 foiling catamarans, where teams compete across a season of multiple grands prix around the world.
Its reigning champions are Tom Slingsby's Australia SailGP Team, who won their 2nd consecutive title in the 2021–22 SailGP.
It's shown on Foxtel and you can catch up on previous events by streaming. It's currently halfway through this season and the Aussies are in the middle of the ladder.
https://linksharing.samsungcloud.com/q2I8Nijex6Iz
MotoGP is the world's leading motorcycle racing championship, consisting of 20 Grand Prix in which racers and bike manufacturers accumulate points. At the conclusion of a season, all the points are added and the rider with the most is crowned MotoGP World Champion.
Aussie "Thriller" Miller has moved from Ducati to KTM and is doing well. He should pick up some podium finishes this season.
The lean angle and speeds that riders push the boundaries in corners is riveting stuff.
https://linksharing.samsungcloud.com/eiVTqNAkScgW
Also on Foxtel. Worth a look if you can't find any action on TV. 👍
I used to watch every race of the MotoGP and F1 back in the day but rarely watch any now.
IMO the last 3-4 years of F1 have been some of the best for 20 years
@tiger5150 How is Daniel Ricciardo going to bounce back after being axed by McLaren? Being a reserve driver seems to have hit a nerve with him.
Personally I dont see a way back for him. The grid will be filled with youngers drivers bringing more money. The fact that Maclaren are horrible this year but Piastri is keeping up with Norris doesnt bode well for Ricciardo. I think he is finished. He should have take the Haas seat.@tiger5150 How is Daniel Ricciardo going to bounce back after being axed by McLaren? Being a reserve driver seems to have hit a nerve with him.
Good stuff. I only started watching it when he won and I love Aussies winning. I'd watch a game of chess is the champ was an Aussie (forget that, I won't watch chess 🤣)
I read somewhere that they were considering bigger (wider) tracks to encourage more competitive racing as in lead changes etc. Has this idea died a natural death?
I certainly would like it.
Good stuff. I only started watching it when he won and I love Aussies winning. I'd watch a game of chess is the champ was an Aussie (forget that, I won't watch chess 🤣)
I read somewhere that they were considering bigger (wider) tracks to encourage more competitive racing as in lead changes etc. Has this idea died a natural death?
I certainly would like it.
Wider tracks wont affect lead changes. What impacts overtaking is the ability of F1 cars to follow each other. Prior to 2022, modern F1 cars cant follow each other closely because as soon as you get close enough to slipstream and overtake you lose all aerodynamic downforce and handling. Changes in the design of the cars in the last two years have meant that the air behind a car is not as disrupted and cars can follow each other a lot closer and there has been a lot of overtaking last two seasons.
The mistake people make when watching F1 is they want every race to be a battle between 2 or more cars for the win. That is not how F1 has ever worked or ever can work. Following F1 is more like following a test match in cricket except that instead of 5 days it lasts for 23 races over 10 months. This track works for this team or driver as opposed to this track. This team has a development update coming in race 12. This team took a punt in testing on this design and it is really paying off/has screwed them. Each race is just a chapter in the overall battle.
Also, every year, Red Bull or Mercedes are going to dominate (2021 the exception). IMO the really interesting part is watching the mid pack battle for position 4 in the manufacturers championship.
If anyone is ever after a way to enter the interest in F1, binging drive to survive on Netflix is your gateway drug.
@tiger5150Good stuff. I only started watching it when he won and I love Aussies winning. I'd watch a game of chess is the champ was an Aussie (forget that, I won't watch chess 🤣)
I read somewhere that they were considering bigger (wider) tracks to encourage more competitive racing as in lead changes etc. Has this idea died a natural death?
I certainly would like it.
Wider tracks wont affect lead changes. What impacts overtaking is the ability of F1 cars to follow each other. Prior to 2022, modern F1 cars cant follow each other closely because as soon as you get close enough to slipstream and overtake you lose all aerodynamic downforce and handling. Changes in the design of the cars in the last two years have meant that the air behind a car is not as disrupted and cars can follow each other a lot closer and there has been a lot of overtaking last two seasons.
Mate that's a very good summation of F1. I didn't know a lot of this.
I'm not a F1 buff but love watching most sports. With what you've provided I'll be keen to watch the next race...cheers 👍
@tiger5150Good stuff. I only started watching it when he won and I love Aussies winning. I'd watch a game of chess is the champ was an Aussie (forget that, I won't watch chess 🤣)
I read somewhere that they were considering bigger (wider) tracks to encourage more competitive racing as in lead changes etc. Has this idea died a natural death?
I certainly would like it.
Wider tracks wont affect lead changes. What impacts overtaking is the ability of F1 cars to follow each other. Prior to 2022, modern F1 cars cant follow each other closely because as soon as you get close enough to slipstream and overtake you lose all aerodynamic downforce and handling. Changes in the design of the cars in the last two years have meant that the air behind a car is not as disrupted and cars can follow each other a lot closer and there has been a lot of overtaking last two seasons.
Mate that's a very good summation of F1. I didn't know a lot of this.
I'm not a F1 buff but love watching most sports. With what you've provided I'll be keen to watch the next race...cheers 👍
Seriously Crow if you are interested in getting into it, watch the Drive to Survive series, possibly from Season 1. A lot of it is overblown hype to make a story but a good way to learn the characters involved which is a big part of it.
rior to 2022, modern F1 cars cant follow each other closely because as soon as you get close enough to slipstream and overtake you lose all aerodynamic downforce and handling. Changes in the design of the cars in the last two years have meant that the air behind a car is not as disrupted and cars can follow each other a lot closer and there has been a lot of overtaking last two seasons.
To be honest, that is exactly why I stopped watching.
In memory of Geoff Chisholm (1965-2022)
Aussie "Thriller Miller" leads the France MotorGp combined practice sessions.
Catch all the action tomorrow morning on fox.
