2025 F1 Thread

[kookaburra75]

There were a few wrecks driving around which should have been black flagged.

Didnt see the kangaroo on the TV on race day, but seen it on internet since.
Thats why KAYO is hopeless at the track its 1 min later than live. Probably less of an issue at Bathurst due to long lap but a PITA at shorter tracks.

Think Lowndsey killed one a few years back on live tv and everyone got upset and protested. I was there one time and saw one get whacked and it was not on TV either. There is a lot of fences there, but they always find a way through.

There have been safety cars for echidnas and goannas in the past. F1 drivers have hit or nearly hit rabbits, deers and water dragons.

Yes, Lewis Hamilton's Groundhog Day at the Canadian Grand Prix this year

Hamilton reveals distress over ‘devastating’ groundhog accident at Canadian F1 GP

The incident damaged the underside of Lewis Hamilton’s car, with the Ferrari driver saying: ‘I love animals so I’m so sad about it. That’s horrible’

www.theguardian.com

 

[DejaBrew]

Didnt see the kangaroo on the TV on race day

This footage didn't make the race day live broadcast and was only released afterwards.

 

[jastel]

Only coz Skippy survived...thats what I was saying...it gets bleeped to prevent snowflakes being upset,
They do seem a bit more relaxed about the swearing than F1 but.
Or Chaz's little drink after retiring....
Oscar should do that next time McLaren order him to stop and let NOR win.

 

[DejaBrew]

Oscar should do that next time McLaren order him to stop and let NOR win.

You mean swear on live TV? Or just retire the car in favour of a cheeky bevvy with the fans?