Soldato
F1 isn't a hobby unless you are taking part, if you are viewing it is is a spectator sport, or should I say entertainment these days.
Poll: Official 2024 Japanese Grand Prix Race Thread - International Racing Course, Suzuka - Race 4/24
- Thread starter chrismscotland
- Start date
- Status
F1 isn't a hobby unless you are taking part, if you are viewing it is is a spectator sport, or should I say entertainment these days.
Soldato
What is a hobby?
What is an activity?
I implore you to discover the answer.
My original point stands.
Caporegime
You have an unusual notion of what constitutes a hobby or not.
Soldato
To be honest I wouldn't say I've taken up a new hobby but I certainly don't put myself out for F1 anymore. I'll watch the races at sociable hours if I'm free but the days of getting up at 5/6/7am to watch a race when there is zero jeopardy are gone.
I'll revisit this comment in 2026 if things change cos lets be honest they ain't gonna before then!
I'll revisit this comment in 2026 if things change cos lets be honest they ain't gonna before then!
was more to do with it being so early on Sunday nothing wrong with people wanting more entertainment never a bad thing
it probably would have clashed with the football so dont mind 
Last edited:
Is it a race weekend if Logan doesn’t bin it?
Stroll’s radio call on lap 48
Lol to both of those. Especially that radio message! That was highlight of the race!
Associate
I'd class f1 as a time filler now.
Used to be a fan
Now, I'll watch the full replay if I hear it was good. And highlights usually.
But never live.
Wouldn't pay for f1tv now even if I could.
I'd never class f1 as a hobby. Nor anything I watch on tv. For me a hobby is doing not watching.
I agree. "fantasy tv" isn't a hobby. Because I watch it.
6 nations rugby isn't a hobby. Because I watch it.
Kayaking is, because I do it.
Soldato
No I don't, watching any sport is not a hobby, unless you define a hobby as something you do totally passively with zero interaction. Next you'll be telling me watching TV/Youtube is a hobby.
Soldato
That was entirely average.
Perez delivered second place as expected.
The Smooth Operator glided into third place.
Leclerc made another error under pressure.
Ricciardo is going to see his P45 before the summer break at this rate.
Perez delivered second place as expected.
The Smooth Operator glided into third place.
Leclerc made another error under pressure.
Ricciardo is going to see his P45 before the summer break at this rate.
Riccardo and Sargent need to go. They've both had enough time.
If Williams are happy to put albon in Sargent car because he's that much better.. Why keep him?
Soldato
In the post race Hamilton stated he was suffering from bad understeer, especially in the first stint, claimed there might have been some damage.
Soldato
Quite enjoyed the race. Obviously all a bit easy for the Red Bulls but there was a good mix of strategy, some good incidents, a challenging track and the best thing is that the overtakes were a lot more authentic than the usual DRS straights. There were many overtakes in lots of different places and seeing a few overtakes at 130R is always a joy.
Not sure why people are moaning or what they expect. But then again it's the same old faces saying how they won't watch the race. See you all in the next thread for you to tell us the same all over again
Not sure why people are moaning or what they expect. But then again it's the same old faces saying how they won't watch the race. See you all in the next thread for you to tell us the same all over again
Soldato
What the teams said – race day at the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix | Formula 1®
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from the Suzuka International Racing Course for the Formula 1 MSC Cruises Japanese Grand Prix 2024.
www.formula1.com
Caporegime
Yes, watching TV and YouTube can be hobbies. As can listening to music, attending concerts, and reading books. All that is required to be a hobby is that it is something you do in your spare time to amuse yourself.
You may think some things are lame hobbies. I may agree. But they're still hobbies.
Soldato
Reading requires interaction and imagination, attending a concert requires interaction, if you define listening to something or watching TV etc. a hobby then that is your choice I'm firmly in the camp that it is not. Also I never accused anything of being lame, just defining a hobby in an odd way.
Last edited:
- Status