THE F1 COVID THREAD: Will GP be cancelled?

[S griffin]

They could have written ‘F1 delayed due to alien invasion’ as the headline. Typical clickbait

[Adam43]

Not really as no where in the article, or what Chase said, talks about alien invasion. It does mention they are aiming for a maximum of 18 races and there is a possibility of none.

It could say F1 bosses say something similar to what they've said for weeks.

[crmalcolm]

It's only a matter of time before COVID-19 is blamed on aliens....

[S griffin]

Only on the history channel

[Casper]

Originally Posted by broadrun96

Yeah, that's a garbage writer headline. But it will get the clicks and that's the goal.

It was a direct quote from a phone hook up with share holders, how would you have headlined it? When you think about it ALL headlines are click bait because that is the fundamental purpose of a headline. I suppose if it does not suit your POV then it is labelled as click bait? What do you think he should have said that would suit you?

[Adam43]

To be fair it is better how it is because it suits you! It works both ways that line.

My suggestion of a headline is also a direct quote.

The point is that if you actually read the article the story is that they are trying to have lots of races, possibly 15-18, but they realise that things may not develop how they want and worst case it could be none. Which is not that different from the outut from Liberty before.

So an accurate headline is “F1 bosses push for 15-18 races, but huge uncertainty remains”. Doesn’t get the clicks of those who like to look for the worst in people though.

[Casper]

All headlines are click bait, it is the only way they can get someone to read or buy the story and everyone gets a slant out of the story that they want me and you included. They used to put big headline banners at sales points to sell daily newspapers so people would buy them. To infer the link is tainteed because the headline is written in a manner to attract attention is stating the obvious.

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by S griffin

Only on the history channel

True.

Unless it gives the US, China and Russia a common 'enemy', and they can all kick start their economies with a space race.

[midgetman]

Wow that's a thought. Maybe time for the Daleks to make an appearance and we can all go on to war footing and boost the economy making ray guns



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[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by midgetman

Wow that's a thought. Maybe time for the Daleks to make an appearance and we can all go on to war footing and boost the economy making ray guns



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War is always a good way to get government money into the economy.

[midgetman]

Of course. It saved the world from the Great Depression. "Some say" that the re-militarisation of Germany helped it enormously.

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[Adam43]

Originally Posted by Casper

All headlines are click bait, it is the only way they can get someone to read or buy the story and everyone gets a slant out of the story that they want me and you included. They used to put big headline banners at sales points to sell daily newspapers so people would buy them. To infer the link is tainteed because the headline is written in a manner to attract attention is stating the obvious.

I think I may have I misunderstood the reason for your previous post then. Obviously headlines are there to get people to read the story, goes without saying really. I was more commenting on whether the headline was representative of the situation.

[ScotsBrutesFan]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52594023

Another spanner in F1’s plans if such measures were in place coming back from Austria for a Silverstone event on consecutive weekends.?

Would F1’s testing regime be enough to gain some form of exemption?

[bjohnsonsmith]

Originally Posted by midgetman

Wow that's a thought. Maybe time for the Daleks to make an appearance and we can all go on to war footing and boost the economy making ray guns



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What was that about the Daleks making an appearance?

https://youtu.be/2MvbkehQqOY

[peebee2]

Originally Posted by ScotsBrutesFan

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52594023

Another spanner in F1’s plans if such measures were in place coming back from Austria for a Silverstone event on consecutive weekends.?

Would F1’s testing regime be enough to gain some form of exemption?

Poorly written article very unclear whether every arrival or just by air.

[ScotsBrutesFan]

Originally Posted by peebee2

Poorly written article very unclear whether every arrival or just by air.

It’s breaking/leaked news with no confirmation or denial from government, so yes it full of uncertainties hence my questions on how this would effect plans

[peebee2]

If it is just air travel it would make no difference as they could drive.

If all travel arrivals, I would hope no exemption as that would be appalling.

[bjohnsonsmith]

If this is the case, it seems a bit strange to bring in these quarantine measures at the end of May, rather than implementing them from the outset.

[ScotsBrutesFan]

I would think it’s a case of ... we have the U.K. variation of the virus levelled out, maybe on the downturn, so avoid a second wave, which might be a slightly different variation from another country/continent.

But timing is a bit strange unless it goes along with other announcements on travel at the same time.

[Anyopenroad]

Originally Posted by peebee2

If it is just air travel it would make no difference as they could drive.

If all travel arrivals, I would hope no exemption as that would be appalling.

More detailed reporting from The Times (which seems to be the outlet which broke the story) is all arrivals by all methods from everywhere except ROI, including returning Brits. Exemption for truck drivers, ship crew and others making essential trips. Start by end of month, no duration stated. "Enforcement" would be person declaring on arrival the address at which they would isolate for 2 weeks, with spot checks and fines for breaches.

[Adam43]

I’m a bit out of touch. Will The full plan be announced on Sunday in the UK?

[ScotsBrutesFan]

Not the full plan I don’t think Adam, not least because Boris doesn’t speak for all of the U.K. as some elements are devolved. But as the articles suggest something is afoot.

[Adam43]

50 states over here who all could act a little differently! In some ways that is good as the situation does vary based on population, etc..., but in others a bit daft if rules are very different across open state lines. However as long as it is broadly consistent...

The 14 day thing keeps me from visiting for the time being.

[Alfaholic]

Originally Posted by ScotsBrutesFan

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52594023

Another spanner in F1’s plans if such measures were in place coming back from Austria for a Silverstone event on consecutive weekends.?

Would F1’s testing regime be enough to gain some form of exemption?

How near completion is the Hilton Garden Inn hotel being built opposite the pits? Just isolate them there for the two weeks and that covers the two intended races on consecutive weekends before they move on to the next event(s). Not far to go to work in the mornings either!

[S griffin]

This 14 day quarantine is another case of locking the stable door after the horse has bolted.....