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20 May 2016, 01:05 (Ref:3643050)
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New to F1
I watched the Chinese Grand Prix a few weeks ago on a whim and have become fascinated with the sport ever since. So much that I've already booked a flight and tickets to the US Grand Prix. What are some good resources to dive in and learn more about the sport?
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20 May 2016, 07:29 (Ref:3643151)
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 Certainly trawling through the things posted on here should give you a broad view of opinions about our sport. There's a lot to learn and loads of varying opinions, but hopefully you'll find it an interesting (and hopefully educational) ride! |
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20 May 2016, 08:26 (Ref:3643157)
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 Welcome. It's great to see you want to get stuck in with information on the net too. Interacting with the many knowledgeable people on here, you will surely learn loads about this fascinating and complex sport.Motorsport Magazine is an excellent resource. Each print edition is almost like a book in its depth and length of articles. There is also an online version: www.motosportmagazine.com James Allen's website is also good for its strategy report post-race. www.jamesallenonf1.com But the best forum bar none is Ten-Tenths.  And I say that without bias, having visited various others. Here people are generally very respectful and non-sensationalist, engaging in good discussion. So we think you won't have to sift through too much rubbish.
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20 May 2016, 09:04 (Ref:3643166)
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When I was first bitten by the bug I read every book in the school and public library on the sport that I could find. Learning the history of the any subject can give a good understanding of the whys and wherefores of current affairs.
Driver biographies are a good starting point. Once you have got a broad outline of Grand Prix racing, after watching a few races, look at the lower formulas to see where the current stars come from, and how they got to where they are. For pure enjoyment I would thoroughly recommend books from the 1950's/60's when racing was much less regimented than today. Find books on Juan Manuel Fangio, Stirling Moss, Mike Hawthorn, Graham Hill, they will both educate and entertain, while the likes of Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher will mostly inform only. I predict you will soon be upsetting us 'Old Boys' with your posts on Ten-Tenths, and I can't wait. Welcome aboard. Bauble. |
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20 May 2016, 13:00 (Ref:3643237)
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Buy the Who's who of GP drivers, I think the last one was updated in 2012?
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20 May 2016, 14:25 (Ref:3643260)
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grandprix.com has a very good archive and GP encyclopedia. good source to read summaries of old races and team histories that get mentioned here.
welcome to the forum 
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20 May 2016, 16:00 (Ref:3643275)
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Appreciate it, everyone. Looking forward to the ride.
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21 May 2016, 12:16 (Ref:3643420)
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Get as many editions of Autocourse as you can.If you are not obsessed with F1 before you will be after!I think both Book Depository and Amazon have some old years at reasonable prices.
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29 May 2016, 04:27 (Ref:3645365)
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If you can, I recommend you could not only set your eyes in F1 only - but also minor formulae. You could know better how the future stars are preparing and entering in this marvelous world, and you'll have a more complete vision. Then you'll know good Max has a nemesis, in the form of Esteban Ocon, due to their F3 epic battles in 2014, for example.
It's a shame that good part of F1 fans don't consider the racing structure that are bringing drivers and team personnel into the series. |
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29 May 2016, 11:34 (Ref:3645445)
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If you don't mind splashing out a bit of dosh, try the Forix sight, loaded with information
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1 Jun 2016, 05:02 (Ref:3646231)
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Yeah I've been watching all of the gp2 races, since they're all broadcasted in the US. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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4 Jun 2016, 23:40 (Ref:3647267)
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Welcome to the sport but be careful not to watch too much content at the same time. Especially if you get a hold of classic races etc.
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