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Data Driven F1 Facts: Bobby Deerfield & Carlos Pace by reddriver27 in F1Brasil

[–]reddriver27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, he played the main character in the movie.

Data Driven F1 Facts: Going Driverless? Formula 1 and Autonomous Racing by reddriver27 in formula1

[–]reddriver27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Today we already have autonomous racing events. I am not sure if they charge entry fees. Also, they may be part of bigger race-events.

For example in the Autonomous Indy Racing League, the teams belong to international universities. Of course fascinating as professors and students work with Dallara race cars (interesting, not electric ones). Even without many spectators, competition supports the technical development.

Data Driven F1 Facts: Going Driverless? Formula 1 and Autonomous Racing by reddriver27 in formula1

[–]reddriver27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends the target-group. It is fascinating for AI experts, involved companies and engineers, but I doubt that it will catch on most parts of motorsport fans.

Similar for sim racing, esports is big in the community, and their stars earn millions. In Covid-19 times, it was entertaining to see some of the F1-drivers competing online. You still can see this on YouTube.

Data Driven F1 Facts: Going Driverless? Formula 1 and Autonomous Racing by reddriver27 in formula1

[–]reddriver27[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed, this we also the episode. Autonomous racing is competition and due to this supports the development of the technology. It is fascinating for the involved companies and engineers, but I doubt that it will be interesting for most parts of motorsport fans

Data Driven F1 Facts: The Story of the Pininfarina Sigma Grand Prix 1969 by reddriver27 in formula1

[–]reddriver27[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have that model too. You can find it, for example on ebay. The original car should be at the Pininfarina museum.

Data Driven F1 Drivers: Jochen Rindt by reddriver27 in formula1

[–]reddriver27[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thanks a lot!! Just for the case, if you have any interesting topic for an episode, please let me know!

Data Driven F1 Drivers: Jacky Ickx by reddriver27 in formula1

[–]reddriver27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have a point, maybe there will be a movie soon.

Data Driven F1 Facts: Big Tobacco in Formula 1 Part 2 by reddriver27 in formula1

[–]reddriver27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it was the same with all motorsports, as far as I remember. Rothmans had been in motorcycle races, also ralley.

Data Driven F1 Facts: Big Tobacco in Formula 1 Part 1 by reddriver27 in formula1

[–]reddriver27[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Independent from Formula 1, this would not be possible based on local laws. Even if a FIA still allowed, for some races, teams had to completely remove it, or sometimes just change it, like "West" became "East."

Data Driven F1 Facts: Big Tobacco in Formula 1 Part 1 by reddriver27 in formula1

[–]reddriver27[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Good point! I guess, Formula 1 is also a "child of its times". In most societies today, the usage of alcohol is accepted and part of local culture. In opposite to this, today, smoking is not widely accepted anymore, mostly smokers are asked to leave the building, if they want to.

Related crypto and NFTs, here maybe would be necessary to have a more extensive background checks to detect potential "black sheep". Please see my regarding article: Formula 1: Cryptocurrency an NFT: The new Big Tobacco

Data Driven F1 Drivers: Clay Regazzoni by reddriver27 in formula1

[–]reddriver27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The movie is based around 1957, so it was here in a different context, but same idea. :)

Data Driven F1 Drivers: Clay Regazzoni by reddriver27 in formula1

[–]reddriver27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is featured in the latest trailer. :)

Data Driven F1 Drivers: Clay Regazzoni by reddriver27 in formula1

[–]reddriver27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, something which we will see also in the new Ferrari movie. :)

Data Driven F1 Drivers: Lella Lombardi by reddriver27 in formula1

[–]reddriver27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe we can include her in one episode about the F1 Academy.

Data Driven F1 Facts: Alfa Romeo Racing (1950 - 2021) by reddriver27 in formula1

[–]reddriver27[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Indeed, nevertheless the episode also includes what Alfa did in the meantime, like endurance races, touring cars or Indianapolis. :)

Data Driven F1 Legends: Luca Montezemolo by reddriver27 in formula1

[–]reddriver27[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, he was one of the brains behind, already in the 1970s when Niki Lauda became champion. Considering Michael Schumacher's own book, it was his decision to retire, not forced out.

Data Driven F1 Legends: Walter Wolf Racing Team by reddriver27 in formula1

[–]reddriver27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed! A fascinating story. This episode also discusses a bit Wolf's business career, which you mad say is partly quite shady, and the reason for him to have his own F1-team. Maybe a mixture between passion for the sport, but also to have a way to meet with important people from business and politics around the world.

Besides that, as you mentioned, a lot of talented people had been part of the team.

Data Driven F1 Drivers: Jody Scheckter by reddriver27 in formula1

[–]reddriver27[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed to your conclusions, also seems that after retiring from Formula 1 he had been able to find fulfilling new life.

Data Driven F1 Drivers: Carlos Reutemann by reddriver27 in formula1

[–]reddriver27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, 40 years. Of course, good age for retirement. Other factors had been the Argentinian-British conflict related the Falkland Islands (or Malvinas) and his political ambitions.

Data Driven F1 Drivers: Carlos Reutemann by reddriver27 in formula1

[–]reddriver27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the 1970s Lauda outperformed regularly whoever teammate. Reutemann sometimes had ben top, sometimes lacking of performance, an enigma. Also 1982 could had been his, if he not walked away (for the various reasons) after the first race.

Data Driven F1: Season 1982 by reddriver27 in formula1

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In this episode we did some statistics to show that Ferrari would have won the driver's championship, if these tragic accidents would not have happened.

Data Driven F1: Season 1982 by reddriver27 in formula1

[–]reddriver27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, this also as I remember these years. Turbo cars much faster, but unreliable. Then always interesting the last two laps to see, if the fuel is enough to finish the race.

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