Motorsport Off Topic Thread

Emlyn_Dewar said:
Keep reading sensationalist headlines on the F1 equivalent of slightly soiled toilet paper (PlanetF1.com), and have to think that replacing him is not the right move just now. Yeah, this years car is... Not super good. Nothing will change this now though. I don't think changing management now will help anything. Stability is needed.
If the car is an absolute lemon next year with the new regs, show him the door.
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I used to think PlanetF1 was a decent site but its absolutely toilet water these days. Most articles are actually just unsubstantiated ******** based on a single line from some no-mark, usually Ralf Schumacher, Christian Danner, Villeneuve or very occasionally Guido van der Garde.
I actually get annoyed at myself for even reading it; are there any decent motorsport sites left? All I seem to find now is motorsport.com or The Race
 
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chrismscotland said:
I used to think PlanetF1 was a decent site but its absolutely toilet water these days. Most articles are actually just unsubstantiated ******** based on a single line from some no-mark, usually Ralf Schumacher, Christian Danner, Villeneuve or very occasionally Guido van der Garde.
I actually get annoyed at myself for even reading it; are there any decent motorsport sites left? All I seem to find now is motorsport.com or The Race
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Agreed, the majority is just corner street gossip these days, but some find it believable. https://www.formula1.com/ just report facts as well..
 
chrismscotland said:
I used to think PlanetF1 was a decent site but its absolutely toilet water these days. Most articles are actually just unsubstantiated ******** based on a single line from some no-mark, usually Ralf Schumacher, Christian Danner, Villeneuve or very occasionally Guido van der Garde.
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Occasionally they also release articles based on rumours/reports that they've started themselves too - so when they link to another article where they've seen the claim they're literally linking to their own article.

They did one the other week about Verstappen's options if he does leave Red Bull - just a complete ******** article where a few weeks before they'd pulled together quite a nice overview of what seats might be available in 2027 - but then the follow up article was referencing their own article as if it was complete fact.
 
chrismscotland said:
I used to think PlanetF1 was a decent site but its absolutely toilet water these days. Most articles are actually just unsubstantiated ******** based on a single line from some no-mark, usually Ralf Schumacher, Christian Danner, Villeneuve or very occasionally Guido van der Garde.
I actually get annoyed at myself for even reading it; are there any decent motorsport sites left? All I seem to find now is motorsport.com or The Race
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crash.net is still my go to for motorsport news, and it doesn't seem to have drifted towards rumours unlike many others
 
I've been having some giggles with various AI chat engines.

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chrismscotland said:
I used to think PlanetF1 was a decent site but its absolutely toilet water these days. Most articles are actually just unsubstantiated ******** based on a single line from some no-mark, usually Ralf Schumacher, Christian Danner, Villeneuve or very occasionally Guido van der Garde.
I actually get annoyed at myself for even reading it; are there any decent motorsport sites left? All I seem to find now is motorsport.com or The Race
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I stopped using planet f1 today actually. Headline was "Ferrari disqualified"..

Content was from WEC.

Its turned into total clickbait.
 
After last year’s mess, I swore I wouldn’t watch the Nurburgring 24 hour this year, but… I am a massive liar, and am looking forward to watching multiple hours of foggy red flag.
Can’t wait.
 
Looks like beautiful weather (for now) at the 24.
Dacia Logan breaking down before the race even started. :D :'(

Edit: Dacia was down to 3 cylinders. Wonder if it'll get going again. Always love seeing it go round.

Edit 2: red flagged due to the garages having no power! Oh dear. It had been an amazing first 90 minutes.
 
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2025 24h Nürburgring

N24 just started. Estre driven Grello nabbed pole. Weather forecast to be amazing all race. Live timing I'm strapped, in beer and snacks ready and bacon in the fridge for bacon butty in the morning!!!:D
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Emlyn_Dewar said:
Looks like beautiful weather (for now) at the 24.
Dacia Logan breaking down before the race even started. :D :'(

Edit: Dacia was down to 3 cylinders. Wonder if it'll get going again. Always love seeing it go round.

Edit 2: red flagged due to the garages having no power! Oh dear. It had been an amazing first 90 minutes.
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Dacia back in the race!
 
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