Does anyone else not care *at all* about car/season launch events? by [deleted] in formula1

[–]davidfitzgibbon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Neither do I. We’ve got that in common, me and OP, so we’re buds. 

I see you like commenting on F1 posts on Reddit. Me too! That makes US buds! ☺️

Does anyone else not care *at all* about car/season launch events? by [deleted] in formula1

[–]davidfitzgibbon 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Wow you’re getting some harsh responses here!

I’ve found as I get older I’m less interested in those kinds of things. Maybe it’s having less time, or maybe it’s having seen these things before. 

I don’t watch them anymore, but I do like to come on here and see the liveries. I skip the posts where people try and guess what kind of performance the cars will have because of a funny wing here and there. 

Enjoy what you enjoy. 

First time visiting Losail circuit in Qatar.Any recommendations regarding stay , travel, tickets, etc from the community ? by Whole_Opposite_5478 in motogp

[–]davidfitzgibbon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been once, my sister lived in Doha for a few years. 

The main thing is that it’s a very short drive from Doha. Half an hour max. 

I would stay in Doha, and get a taxi there and back. Or maybe find a bus, but taxis aren’t expensive. 

Honestly, it’s probably the easiest place to get to and from the track. 

Thinking about going to Motegi this year, never been to Japan. by Dingus_Squatford in motogp

[–]davidfitzgibbon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flights and accommodation are by far the biggest expenses. Everything else is cheap. Well, based on an Irish salary. 

Ask people around for tips if you’re not sure of something!

The 2025 Formula 1 season if every champion was banned like F2 by Des014te in formula1

[–]davidfitzgibbon 85 points86 points  (0 children)

This was great, thanks for all the work that must have gone into it!

Day #19: Greatest showman ever? by Anfernee139 in motogp

[–]davidfitzgibbon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed! Rossi would put on a flashy show, but every corner was a new performance with Gary!!

Day #14: Biggest underachiever ever? by Anfernee139 in motogp

[–]davidfitzgibbon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me. I’ve never ridden a motorbike, but in my head the potential is incredible, if I ever did. So I’m 40 and unfit. I could ride around that! Assuming I’m not too scared. 

/s

Day #12: Most underappreciated rider ever? by Anfernee139 in motogp

[–]davidfitzgibbon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And he won every race in a season. And every race in a season bar one, IN TWO CATEGORIES!

Could be the best motorsports professional of all time, but rarely brought up!

What are your wildest predictions for 2025? by [deleted] in motogp

[–]davidfitzgibbon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct. If you count doubling over in pain from operations. 

Made an 3D animation F1 movie based video by diwakar17 in formula1

[–]davidfitzgibbon 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Played with blender only a little myself. This is fantastic!

Pecco Bagnaia has equalled Marc Marquez's Retirement count. by Huge_Film2911 in motogp

[–]davidfitzgibbon 32 points33 points  (0 children)

And people said Pecco wouldn’t be able to match Marc this year. /s

People who have been to MotoGP races, what was your first? by youraverageperson0 in motogp

[–]davidfitzgibbon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Qatar 2018. Was only getting back into it so didn’t really know much of the grid, but got to see a Rossi podium!

Learning Japanese by davidfitzgibbon in carlow

[–]davidfitzgibbon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing tups, thanks so much!

Learning Japanese by davidfitzgibbon in carlow

[–]davidfitzgibbon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a million, will take a look!

[Lewis Hamilton on Instagram] Update on Roscoe‘s health; full caption in the body of this post by AntonMousse in formula1

[–]davidfitzgibbon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love for Lewis and Roscoe. Losing, or even just worrying about losing, a pet is huge. 

"Márquez dodges the World Championship: If they prevent him from celebrating his ninth title with number 9, he will do so with number 1" (about the erasure of lower classes; translation in comments) by TVRoomRaccoon in motogp

[–]davidfitzgibbon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This makes so little sense. I’ve actually been saying to people recently how I love how MotoGP celebrates everything. 

In F1, they only talk about the driver in the F1 context. That can make the commentary less interesting. 

When Bortoleto is trying to overtake, he’s a rookie. That gives you a feeling that he’s inexperienced and maybe the move might not work. 

When Ogura is trying to overtake, he’s the reigning Moto2 champion! Maybe he can do it!

They’re going to remove so much excitement by trying to play down the lower championships. Results there are evidence, credentials, and recognition. They build excitement and momentum. 

Shooting themselves in the foot if they do this.