FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES BELGIAN GRAND PRIX 2023

Circuit stats
First Grand Prix 1950
Number of laps 44
Lap record 1:46.286 Valtteri Bottas (2018)
2022 winner Max Verstappen

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  • Stylus_XL
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    1 year ago

    Been watching since 2014. The last race I attended in person was Silverstone in 2021 and what I will say is that a sprint weekend makes every day interesting when you’re actually at the circuit and spending all day there.

    Watching it on TV feels very different though - it feels rushed, repetitive and it slightly dilutes the actual GP. During a standard weekend it feels like you’re steadily building to a massive event. I think having three sprint races in a season is fine but six of these things is annoying. I like that F1 is willing to trial new ideas but they’re throwing a bit too much shit at the wall to see what sticks at the moment. The calendar is too bloated as well, but that’s a whole 'nother issue.

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      1 year ago

      Thank you for this insight. Since I have only watching races on TV I only had that experience and it totally matches your description.

      I am glad to hear that it is actually good experience for people live on the track.