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F1 stars worry about putting on a questionable 'show'

F1 stars worry about putting on a questionable 'show'

  • Published on 16 Mar 2015 16:32
  • comments 4
  • By: Rob Veenstra
Local hero Daniel Ricciardo on Sunday admitted F1 had put on a questionable show for Australia. From courtroom battles to backmarkers stranded in the pits, cars breaking down before the race began and Mercedes' enormous technical advantage, the actual race was then unspectacular and all but a few runners were lapped. "I feel a bit for the fans," admitted Ricciardo. "It was a boring race."

Sebastian Vettel, 34 seconds behind the two Mercedes at the end of the race, agreed: "For sure it's not great for the people. (Formula one) is a difficult challenge. It is complicated -- maybe it got a bit too complicated." Earlier, Vettel's old Red Bull boss Dr Helmut Marko predicted the whole season will be "dull", and the German tends to agree. "It can turn around a little bit for the next grand prix," Vettel said, "but it could be even worse."

Second on Sunday, Nico Rosberg acknowledged Mercedes' huge advantage in Melbourne but said he hopes Ferrari can catch up soon. "Seriously?" Vettel hit back. "You finish 34 seconds ahead of us and you hope you will slow down?"

Rosberg, however, insisted he shares the same concerns as Ricciardo and Vettel about the health of F1. "I hope you can give us a challenge," said the German, "because it's important for the sport and for the fans. A part of me always thinks about the show because I want to give people a great time at home watching on TV or at the track." (GMM)
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  • khasmir

    Posts: 893

    Yet another sign something is very wrong with F1 today.

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    • Mar 16 2015 - 18:21
  • khasmir

    Posts: 893

    Just realized, I am not referring to this website lol, you know what I mean right ;)

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    • Mar 16 2015 - 18:22
  • Nikeros

    Posts: 10

    You know something is seriously wrong with F1 when you have to import a relic like Arnold to do interviews.

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    • Mar 16 2015 - 18:33
  • BtwnDitches

    Posts: 204

    I agree with Riccardo - it was a boring race, dull (Dr. Marko). It'a pretty hard to find excitement in counting the declining number of cars on the track (or even getting to starting grids). Those are rules for demolition derby - shouldn't be applicable to F1, too.

    Idea: Make the Mercedes run every 3rd race in reverse.

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    • Mar 16 2015 - 18:44

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