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[Martin Brundle] It’s races like Qatar and very rainy days which make F1 drivers look the heroes and athletes they are. (lemmy.world)

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Continuation: Absolutely don’t buy into the weak view we shouldn’t put them through this kind of challenge. Check out Senna in Brazil, Stewart at rainy Nurburgring, Lauda post crash, etc etc

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[–] Rob 46 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This is a terrible take and I would’ve expected better from Martin Brundle. A sport can be challenging and entertaining without endangering athletes well-being to such a degree. If the choice is to either DNS/retire or push the driver beyond the limit, you’re always incentivising the worse choice.

Sure, F1 carries an inherent risk, but there’s no need to make it actively worse. Qatar is a terrible place to go racing and this weekend proved it. Everyone knows it, and the only reason there’s a grand prix there is money and sports washing.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

I would’ve expected better from Martin Brundle

Would you? I wouldn't. He's old and out of touch and has been for ages.