2018 Rolex Australian Grand Prix

[Calman]

To put it diplomatically, that was the worst race I have ever seen in twenty-three years of watching Formula 1.

So you didn't like it then? 

I agree, it was a million miles from action packed, but I think there have been worse races in the last 20+ years.  However, I was pretty disappointed also, as being a brand new season, you do expect something a little special first time out.  I knew the Halo would be an UGLY distraction, but expected the racing to be the main focus of entertainment .... and yes, it wasn't.

It's a worry, as it's a struggle to say anything positive about F1 lately, especially as the focus is now on 2021 and hearing comments that Lewis "may" not stick around, Kimi "will be gone before any changes affect him" ... of course, Alonso will likely call it a day by that point.    We will be left with a grid of "robots" and run by Liberty Media with a lot more glam and glitter by 2021.  The rules will still likely be in a familiar mess, with little reward to fans/teams/drivers ongoing wishes and concerns.

Anyone who grew up watching F1 in the 60s/70s will no longer recognise the sport.

All the best,
Cal

[lkjohnson1950]

Anyone who saw F1 in the 60's and 70's barely recognizes F1 now. It is almost unimaginably different.

[John S]

I'd say it's almost unrecognizable from the 80s & 90s as well Lonny, all this fuel management and preserving engine life kills balls out racing.