Wet = Norris Win...ringo wrote: ↑22 Aug 2023, 04:52Good riddance!
I think fans should have a right to fresh air and not compromising their health permanently just to see a live race.
It was just silly in the first place for anyone to think that inhaling anything other than air would be harmless.
I cannot image how poor the view of the race would be for fans under the orange smoke sceen.
My predictions: If the race is wet 100% of the way, a Hamilton win. If it is dries at any moment A dominant Max win.
The break has been so long, I do not even know which car would be runner up to Redbull. Ferrari maybe?
Max's advantage is extended in wet conditions. With his skill and the RB being kind of its tyres he has been winning wet races by miles recently. The only complicating factor is if he's stuck in the pack, like Singapore ly.bluechris wrote: ↑22 Aug 2023, 09:58I try to understand how many here have the positive view that if it is a wet race RB in Max hands will not have 30+ sec difference to the 2nd? Suddenly Max who is one of the best in wet will forget how to drive in his home track infront of his local fans? Also no-one counts Ferrari which is strange really.
They should stop smoking too in F1 venues then. Just as dangerous. And it smells far worse. I don’t mind the smell of some pyrotechnics!Just_a_fan wrote: ↑22 Aug 2023, 12:08They aren't designed or intended to be used in groups of people - they're a device for attracting help in emergency situations. Even the products for sale for non-emergency use tell you to avoid inhaling the smoke, not to use them crowded areas, etc..
When one sees safety warnings such as this:Then it's fairly obvious that using such things in crowds is a really stupid and thoughtless thing to do.Inhalation: Excessive inhalation of the smoke produced may cause respiratory irritation and difficulty breathing. Remove victim to fresh air, loosen clothing around airway, keep warm and rest. Seek medical advice/attention if symptoms persist.
When was the last time you were to a race? Pretty much all the circuits forbid smoking in the grandstands and any enclosed space!
Nothing beats the smell of napalm in the morning
Austria. Yes there were people smoking in the stands and venue.
I can not help but feel anyone responsible enough to read rules, is not going to be taking a flair anyway.Just_a_fan wrote: ↑22 Aug 2023, 16:32For anyone interested in further reading, the circuit's own "house rules" are here: https://dvy7d3tlxdpkf.cloudfront.net/ci ... s-v3.1.pdf
You may have a point.Big Tea wrote: ↑22 Aug 2023, 16:55I can not help but feel anyone responsible enough to read rules, is not going to be taking a flair anyway.Just_a_fan wrote: ↑22 Aug 2023, 16:32For anyone interested in further reading, the circuit's own "house rules" are here: https://dvy7d3tlxdpkf.cloudfront.net/ci ... s-v3.1.pdf
Difference is Flares are classed as explosives in most countries. It's only a matter of time before an idiot either injures themselves or others when they set it off incorrectly or worse causes a crash on track. Pretty sure the smoke from a flare would trigger an asthma attack faster than cigarette smoke would. Plus smoke from flares lingers far longer than cigarette smoke does. You sound like you are being obtuse for the sake of it.chrisc90 wrote: ↑22 Aug 2023, 15:30They should stop smoking too in F1 venues then. Just as dangerous. And it smells far worse. I don’t mind the smell of some pyrotechnics!Just_a_fan wrote: ↑22 Aug 2023, 12:08They aren't designed or intended to be used in groups of people - they're a device for attracting help in emergency situations. Even the products for sale for non-emergency use tell you to avoid inhaling the smoke, not to use them crowded areas, etc..
When one sees safety warnings such as this:Then it's fairly obvious that using such things in crowds is a really stupid and thoughtless thing to do.Inhalation: Excessive inhalation of the smoke produced may cause respiratory irritation and difficulty breathing. Remove victim to fresh air, loosen clothing around airway, keep warm and rest. Seek medical advice/attention if symptoms persist.