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de-retired haha
how does one retire from sucha adrenaline-kicking career...everything must fee so dull and numb after something like Formula racing or being a fighter pilot.
Several outlets are reporting that Bernie Ecclestone, the 86-year-old dynamo who has been both a controversial and effective leader of Formula 1 for years, is officially out. The move comes as part of a leadership shuffle orchestrated by the new owners of F1, Liberty Media, reports Motorsport.
Replacing Ecclestone is Chase Carey, who was appointed Formula 1 chairman after the Liberty Media deal. Carey had previously served as the executive vice-chairman of 21st Century Fox, Yahoo Sports reports, and is 62 years old. He has previous experience running DirecTV, and ran the Fox Sports properties for Rupert Murdoch according to The Hollywood Reporter, so he has a wealth of general experience in the field.
Along with Carey's promotion, F1 stalwart Ross Brawn and ex-ESPN marketing executive Sean Bratches (who spent 27 years at the company) will have as-of-yet unspecified roles in the F1 executive structure, reports Motorsports. Ecclestone also revealed that he would be taking on some sort of honorary role in F1 moving forward, but it's not clear to what extent (if any) he'll be involved.
This is a breaking story and will be updated as we get more details.
Ex-Formula 1 world champion team owner Ross Brawn will return to the sport in a newly-created role of Managing Director, Motor Sports, as part of Liberty Media’s takeover of the sport.
The appointment was confirmed today by F1’s new CEO Chase Carey – who takes over the helm of the sport from Bernie Ecclestone.
Carey also confirmed that Sean Bratches will take on a similar role on the commercial side.
Brawn has been an advisor to Liberty during its takeover phase, and has now been appointed to a key fulltime role upon the completion of its deal.
“It’s fantastic to be returning to the world of Formula 1,” said Brawn. “I’ve enjoyed consulting with Liberty Media these last few months and I’m looking forward to working with Chase, Sean and the rest of the Formula 1 team to help the evolution of the sport.
I'm quite excited for this season - definitely the most excited I have been for a season since 2014. I know some are critical of the current complex, technological aspects of F1 but I personally love it (engines, aero, regulations, etc.).
That said, the sport (under Bernie) has consistently shown a horrifying inability to connect with a younger demographic. In fact, Bernie has demonstrated flagrant disrespect and disregard for the same young people that the sport needs to be cultivating as the future of the sport. For that reason I cheer his departure and praise the arrival of Liberty and the return of Brawn to a leadership position.
I strongly believe the new leadership will find ways to better interface the sport with today's youth to achieve sustainable growth (more accessible digital coverage, better promotion of the sport's personalities, and a gradual erosion of the perception that the sport is for the world's elite). The other thing that fills me with joy is Liberty's acknowledgement that Western Europe is the bastion and core of the sport's fanbase and alienating these fans by lifting events (Germany, France, etc.) from this region and depositing them in far-flung cities doesn't help serve the best long-term interests of the sport. I don't care what your hosting fees are in Baku if it decimates your TV numbers.
I chatted with Lewis Hamilton, Rosberg and a few other drivers in November and the general consensus about 2017 is excitement and anxiousness. Drivers are excited for the changes in mechanical grip, the more aggressive-looking cars, etc., but are suspect of the belief that the changes will lead to a wholesale increase in overtaking and increased parity in competition.
I also asked specifically what tracks each were most fond of. Curiously, most indicated non-F1 tracks. Likely due to some romanticism about a track that is special but not necessarily sufficiently safe to host a modern F1 GP.
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Going to see the Canadian Grand Prix this June any tips on where to find the best tix and seats?any suggestions?
Tia
ive been a couple times. and both times im pretty sure i bought tix right from F1 website... but i could be wrong
get the most expensive seats you can afford.
last time me and my brother snuck into the seats right across from the pits. just before the first braking zone/corners and ill never sit anywhere else now.
I liked the hairpin before the straightaway..pick a stand that can view the jumbotron
the view at the paddock club in montreal actually weren't great (it wasn't my pass...only had access for an hour or two)
When I went to Montreal back in 2012 my tickets were in Grandstand 12, but we ended up sitting on the grass hill in front of Grandstand 11 for Quali and the Race.
Great view and a spot with lots of action, and it's nice to be able to lay out on the grass on a blanket with the backpack, food and drinks (You can bring your own food/booze in btw, we made a picnic out of it)
I often wonder what would happen to F1 cars and how much faster they could be if they remove all the restriction (unlimited FI engine output, no downforce, tires, etc restriction)
Any recommendations for grandstands or general admission?
In my opinion the best place to watch the race is in Grandstands 11 or 12 outside of the Senna esses. If you get the 3 day granstand, you're allowed to do a pit walk on thursday, which could be worth it.
Google is your friend for tickets really. Have fun!
So cars are faster this year it seems. Pulling more G's in corners. Bigger tires.
Anything else I'm missing here? Any major rule changes?
Difference between last year's Pole position lap and this year's fastest test drive lap at Barcelona. More than 3 seconds apart.
Bigger tires all round, bigger wings, bigger floors, tail fins are back (along with "mini spoilers?!?"), and bigger diffusers. No powerplant changes or rule changes (that I'm aware of).
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