After a hectic 5 races in 6 weeks, we Finish the 1st half of the season at 1 of the great wonders of the F1 world: Spa Francorchamps. Liberty Media has done a good job, as we are in the Currently of 1 of the most unexpected classic seasons. However, the uncertainty of Spa's place beyond 2025 is a travesty. The mere consideration of removing Spa indicates that Liberty Media has much to learn. i Understand their profit-driven motives, but they also must understand it's essential to protect the classics; this would lead to a more graceful acceptance of new races. They wouldn't dare remove Monza from the calendar, and the same should apply to Spa, as well as Silverstone, Monaco, Suzuka, and Interlagos. As I often say in sports, tampering with history can be risky because it papers over the cracks very well, and a poor race is more easily forgiven at Spa than in Qatar.
i was thinking is their circuit in the world with more Iconic places than at Spa Francorchamps. La Source, Eau Rouge, Kemmel straight, Les Combes, Pouhon, Stavelot , Blanchimont & Bus Stop Chicane. thats Just the modern 4.5 mile circuit & not the historic 9.3 mile circuit & spa 1966 incredibly was a big part of F1 history because it was where Jackie Stewart started his relentless pursuit on safety
This weekend, we find ourselves in the midst of an incredibly tight season with seven different winners already, and I can guarantee nobody anticipated this. Ironically, I thought F11 was in danger & on the verge of decline with Verstappen's growing dominance. Yet here we are, witnessing this level of variety for the first time in 12 years, and it's only the 4th time weve seen this since 1986, following 2003, 2008, & 2012, all of which led to a title decider. So, perhaps there is still hope
Moreover, only the seasons of 1975, 1977, 1982, 1983, 1985, 2003, & 2012 have seen more different winners in a season. therefore who knows what we will see, another race where the podium could any 1 of the big 7. Mclaren are the big favourites after their recent form but they are fragile, Mercedes had great Pace in Silverstone a similarly very high speed circuit & never count out Max Verstappen
also is this Perez's Final race for a while or ever. because its heavily rumoured by the summer Break he had to either be 100pts behind Verstappen or in the top 5 if verstappen was top. & with just 26pts to play for he is 142 behind Max & in 7th, 25pts behind Piastri in 5th. so to be safe Perez has to win his 1st race for 15 months & hope Piastri doesnt score
i was thinking is their circuit in the world with more Iconic places than at Spa Francorchamps. La Source, Eau Rouge, Kemmel straight, Les Combes, Pouhon, Stavelot , Blanchimont & Bus Stop Chicane. thats Just the modern 4.5 mile circuit & not the historic 9.3 mile circuit & spa 1966 incredibly was a big part of F1 history because it was where Jackie Stewart started his relentless pursuit on safety
This weekend, we find ourselves in the midst of an incredibly tight season with seven different winners already, and I can guarantee nobody anticipated this. Ironically, I thought F11 was in danger & on the verge of decline with Verstappen's growing dominance. Yet here we are, witnessing this level of variety for the first time in 12 years, and it's only the 4th time weve seen this since 1986, following 2003, 2008, & 2012, all of which led to a title decider. So, perhaps there is still hope
Moreover, only the seasons of 1975, 1977, 1982, 1983, 1985, 2003, & 2012 have seen more different winners in a season. therefore who knows what we will see, another race where the podium could any 1 of the big 7. Mclaren are the big favourites after their recent form but they are fragile, Mercedes had great Pace in Silverstone a similarly very high speed circuit & never count out Max Verstappen also is this Perez's Final race for a while or ever. because its heavily rumoured by the summer Break he had to either be 100pts behind Verstappen or in the top 5 if verstappen was top. & with just 26pts to play for he is 142 behind Max & in 7th, 25pts behind Piastri in 5th. so to be safe Perez has to win his 1st race for 15 months & hope Piastri doesnt score
