[FIFARay007]

I just got into it a few years back when I won a trip to Indy to see the first Grand Prix race in the US in 16 years. I never liked car racing before, and I still have no respect for the "I only take left hand turns and race for 500 laps" people, but there's something about F1 that's intriguing. Didn't know if I'm alone on this, so are there any more fans out there?

[mhtwins113]

Used to be, but my interest has cooled. I was really a front-running Schumacher fan, so since his dominance has declined, so has my interest.

[King-James]

Originally Posted by mhtwins113

Used to be, but my interest has cooled. I was really a front-running Schumacher fan, so since his dominance has declined, so has my interest.

Same here.

I've been turned off by the rule changes of the last few years too. Difference in points between winning and 2nd is the same as 2nd and 3rd, which is lame IMO. Thought the tire manufacturers began to be far too important - basically turned into a coin toss as to whether your tire manufacturer was having good times or not, to determine how well your team would do. And it became more and more impossible to pass. It's really lame to me to see a race result determined mostly by pit stops, qualifying, and the first 1/10th of the first lap. I found it was just as interesting to just pay attention to the internet live timing as it was to watch it on tv!

[johno]

BMW WILLIAMS FOR LIFE!!!

JPM and FA are my favorite drivers... MS ain't bad either... I think he'll be better this year than last, but he won't be the top dog.

[FIFARay007]

Originally Posted by mtkillamanjohno

BMW WILLIAMS FOR LIFE!!!

JPM and FA are my favorite drivers... MS ain't bad either... I think he'll be better this year than last, but he won't be the top dog.

Alonso is still amazing, but if Kimi's car can keep up with him this year, I think he'll take the whole thing. Look at the first race, started in 22nd, and worked his way up to 3rd. Last year the only reason he didn't win was cuz his car crapped out a few races. Hopefully he'll do better this year, and then hopefully next year too with Renault! Of course since Red Bull bought out the Metros, I'm wondering if I have to change my alliegiance from Renault to Red Bull. Well, maybe I'll wait til they start finishing in the top 8.

[Achtung]

I've been following McLaren for about six years now. Really got into them because of Hakkinen, he was just so cool and a perfect foil for the arrogance of Schumacher (who, I must admit, is a brilliant driver himself). I was so pissed last year every time Kimi couldn't win a race because his car crapped out on him, and it doesn't seem to be a lot better for him this year, although I guess at least a crash was to blame. Kinda makes me wonder if he's a bit overhyped. Rumor is that he might go to Ferrari and leave JPM and FA at McLaren in 2007.

Right now Renault just seem so hot, though they do seem beatable unlike Ferrari a few years back. Consistency is the key, just like in any sport really.

[Toon³]

Originally Posted by mtkillamanjohno

BMW WILLIAMS FOR LIFE!!!

JPM and FA are my favorite drivers... MS ain't bad either... I think he'll be better this year than last, but he won't be the top dog.

It's not BMW Williams anymore, its either BMW Sauber or Williams.

Plus Frank Williams is a Newcastle supporter.

[Achtung]

Originally Posted by FIFARay007

Of course since Red Bull bought out the Metros, I'm wondering if I have to change my alliegiance from Renault to Red Bull. Well, maybe I'll wait til they start finishing in the top 8.

I'm keeping an eye on Toro Rosso (Red Bull's development team) since they have Scott Speed, and its kind of cool to see an American in F1.

[Teso Dos Bichos]

I love F1 and particularly the new rule changes. I'm a BMW guy, so my allegience is now with BMW Sauber. Hopefully they will be able to get back into the swing of things and improve with the new backing.

[prymetyme]

I must admit its pretty cool to watch, nascar sucks.