Me, Jan 2024: I know Pedro Acosta is getting hyped, but just how good will he be, really? He's only a rookie. Probably best if we all just manage our expectations.
Me 2 rounds into the 2024
#MotoGP
season:
@wtf1official
@JSRSnakez
F1 fan on a budget?
Why not recreate the Austrian GP fan experience at home by opening a bag of Wotsits/Cheetos directly into your eyes!
@NaturalParadigm
@baristajoshf1
My friend and I recently discussed the benefit of having a more geo-sensible F1 calendar and came up with a whole scheme of mid-season rewards to complement the main F1 title (eg. Winner of the European leg wins the Lauda Cup 🏆 etc) that made the segments logical and rewarding
@wbuxtonofficial
I get what you're saying, but seeing hyper dehydrated drivers clamber out (or unable to without assistance) was for what, my entertainment?
It made for an uncomfortable watch.
And mentally programmed to compete/win as they are, are the drivers the best judges for their safety?
@TommyWTF1
The only time a crowd shot was ever worth it was the time that wee boy was crying about Kimi's retirement in Spain 2017, only to have him meet him later that day. That's it 😂
@virtualstatman
"And it's lights out and away we go for the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Gran Premio Del Made In Italy E Dell'Emilia-Romagna 2023 and... there's the chequered flag!"
Hi
@laurenlaverne
, thank you for sharing some important wisdom from
@SonghoyBlues
that I never knew I needed in my life. It really stopped me in my tracks (and made me crave a woodland walk). Very important in this times of doom-scrolling ❤️
@wtf1official
Oh no, you can't blame Max, who could resist the pulsating lure of the glory that can only be found with...
*Checks notes*
Sixth... place.
@katyfairman
In my humble opinion as a graphic designer, I've always had a soft spot for the Martini liveries, and they work so well across all kinds of racing categories.
The
#WTF1Annual
2022 just turned up🥳
As always, an amazing (somewhat all consuming) collaboration with
@katyfairman
and
@wtf1official
to design a book to sum up the highs, lows and lols from another year in
#F1
Thinking of dwindling F1 social numbers...
Is the increase in the no. of races detrimental to fan engagement?
The sugar rush excitement of a race weekend is impactful only if you have enough time to come down the other side. Otherwise the highs normalise and start to bore.
@TommyWTF1
I never understood why F1 doesn't embrace split screen in the way that Indycar does. It retains flow so much better (particularly for minor action replays). Even from a 💰 perspective it means double sponsor screen time exposure!
Great few days prepping for the 2022
#wtf1clubhouse
. Loads of hard work from the team on setup, it'll be an amazing experience for all the TeamWTF1 members.
Also, what an honour to get to ride in a hot air balloon with The Founder (
@TommyWTF1
) and The Author (
@katyfairman
) 🙌🏻
@ScarbsTech
Ditch the battery, turbo and the MGU-K.
Sure the V10 engine will be bigger than the V6 but we can go back to pre-2016 size and make them lighter.
Anyway - I live in fantasy land with my hope!!
Urgh, makes you feel sick as a motorsport fan.
Hope Mick's injuries aren't too severe; felt like a matter of time at a track like this sadly. Hope those running the sport think long and hard about whether the cash is worth this particular level of jeopardy.
#F1
#SaudiArabianGP
@matoxley
That'll bring in new fans!
Gen-Z bloody love a bit of microscopic tyre pressure infringement penalties, especially when applied 1 hour after the race finished.
@mattamys
I first assumed it was a refocussing of focussing on pure social content, but this makes depressing sense.
There was always something quite pure about the Unboxed content, it really placed you in the garage amongst the individuals in the team.
@greg_jenner
👋🏻 Skimmed along the bottom of a good grammar school that was so focused on being an Oxbridge farm that "arty" types like myself fell through the gaps.
Went to uni, found my mojo, got a 1st which I worked bloody hard for because there was a sense that it mattered.
Maybe its the sun pouring through the window, maybe its the blue sky, maybe its the flawless
@si_bonobo
producing a most excellent guest mix on
@BBC6Music
that's filling me with all kinds of warmth and goodness. You're not supposed to feel this good in January
@maryannehobbs
❤️
@brrrake
"Some people's jobs require them to go somewhere for work, which means EVERYONE must go somewhere for work, whether they need to or not."
What a mad argument.
@AshVandelay
The smallness of man never ceases to depress.
Motorsport is the most glorious global experience, all should be welcome to enjoy the spectacle ✊
2023 voice mail:
Are you insane? What kind of psychopath leaves a voicemail? Yeesh.
2023 voice note:
Here, have an 8 min rambling podcast you didn't ask for whilst I stumble around the house doing things, speaking to my dog in a dog voice and generally being very distracted.
@brrrake
"Yeah, I get your car is f**ked but.... those sparkly jackets and Elvis wigs are per-retty sweet! And novelty golf! That's what it's all about, right?
RIGHT, FRED?
STOP CRYING ABOUT YOUR CAR, FRED."
@CadeMckee26
@wbuxtonofficial
Wait... This isn't just for ME?!
No, I totally understand that. F1 is a triangle of racing, entertainment and money. It's the fastest circus in town.
But as with all things, sport evolves and I'm just saying it felt awkward and at odds with where the sport is right now.