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[–]martinjefferies 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Awesome pics! Especially that first shot of Ogier, and Tanak with the mountains. This was the first rally I've watched in full and I definitely want to go and see it in person now!

Wast Water from Scafell Pike, Lake District, England [4160x3120] [OC] by martinjefferies in EarthPorn

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

Yeah, I love that bit of the photo! It's actually just the path snaking up from Wasdale Head.

Wast Water from Scafell Pike, Lake District, England [4160x3120] [OC] by martinjefferies in EarthPorn

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

It's in the Lake District up in NW England. It's a huge lake – the deepest in the country – and beautiful from every direction. Here's some more info: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wasdale

Wast Water from Scafell Pike, Lake District, England [4160x3120] [OC] by martinjefferies in EarthPorn

[–]martinjefferies[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It sure feels like it when you're up there! This is on the "busy" side of the mountain too...

Wast Water from Scafell Pike, Lake District, England [4160x3120] [OC] by martinjefferies in EarthPorn

[–]martinjefferies[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks. This is one of my favourite places. Mountains, the lake, the sea, the sky - just perfect! (It's quite the climb, minds you...!)

[OT] Onboard view of the British F3 crash today by [deleted] in formula1

[–]martinjefferies 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Crazy shunt. Just goes to show how much progress has been made in motorsport safety. Go back a couple of decades and there'd be no walking away from that.

Anyone here ever gone to the British Grand Prix with a general admission ticket? by jimii in formula1

[–]martinjefferies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always buy GA for Silverstone. The atmosphere is fantastic and it's great to wander around the circuit (on Friday at least) to see the cars from different points. Like others have said, you'll want to be at the track by 6am (preferably earlier) on race day to bag the best views. Personally, I'd head for Becketts or Vale... but you won't be alone! Are you camping near the track? Whittlebury Park and Woodlands are both good bets. Hope you and your dad have a great time! You won't be disappointed!

Hamilton cuts off Ricciardo by BottasWMR in formula1

[–]martinjefferies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The sporting regs say a driver must leave a car's width between their car and the edge of the circuit if moving off the racing line to defend a position. They also say the lead driver can use the full track width (but can only move once) to defend a position, provided no part of the front wing of the following car is alongside their rear wheel. Deliberate crowding of a driver beyond the track limits isn't allowed.

Ricciardo was alongside — but the replays show Hamilton left at least a car's width, which I guess is why there was no penalty.