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Am I alone in thinking that the TV coverage of these 'night' races makes them look like they lack atmosphere? Were it not for occasional shots of the grandstands, you might have been forgiven for thinking that there were no spectators in Singapore and Abu Dhabi. It just looks odd to me.
I dunno. For me night races look futuristic and with very cool atmosphere.
Aside from the spectacular setting, wonderful facilities and lovely lights on the hotel the circuit itself didn't offer anything different or better from the point of view of the racing.
These night races are different, but as the novelty wears off I wonder what we'll be left with. Still, this was certainly a spectacular addition to the calendar.
I'm wondering what will happen if it rains at one of these night races. When it happened in MotoGP (in Qatar of all places) they postponed the race until the Monday because the glare of the lights on wet visors caused too much of a visibility problem.
You mean you want the spectators to hold their mobile phones and lighters in the air?Quote:
Originally Posted by BDunnell
Stamping their feet and clapping their hands to Queen/We Will Rock You?
Sing vile/crude/humourous football style chants?
Fans banging drums?
Atmosphere is one of those things that you can't quite put your finger on. I doubt BDunnell was pining for any of the above, just more of a 'buzz'.Quote:
Originally Posted by wedge
I don't think Abu Dhabi is gonna have much chance of Rain though :DQuote:
Originally Posted by AndyL
but Rain in singapore is a def possibility...heavy rains even
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Originally Posted by AndyL
Funnily enough, I did think that, and my dad did ask what would happen? I presume the same as Qatar, but being F1, maybe not.
As amazing a 'facility' as it is - anybody else feel that these new monuments to Bernie, are just a little bit clinical, and without soul?
and THAT, my friend, is the thing that strikes one the most when confronted with these 'Tilke-tracks', the overall lack of substance and the overwhelming amount of flash & panache.Quote:
Originally Posted by BeansBeansBeans
But, then again, that's Bernie's vision of modern day Formula 1; less about actual sport, and more about makin' money. :dozey:
The best atmospheres always seem to come when a home crowd has got a driver (or team) to cheer for.Quote:
Originally Posted by BeansBeansBeans
You've only got to look at the Tifosi's passion for Ferrari, the Brazillians' love of Massa and Barrichello, and the Lewis/Jenson-mania at Silverstone.
With so many circuits in the region now, surely it's only a matter of time before we get a Middle-Eastern driver in F1.