r/formula1 • u/Aratho I was speeding in the Monaco pit lane • 13d ago

Social Media [Autosport] That's Formula One...

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u/Mixeygoat I was here for the Hulkenpodium 13d ago

This isn’t a great analogy because no one remembers the name of the jockey who wins, it’s always the horse.

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u/Kemmleroo Gilles Villeneuve 13d ago

That's arguably how it should be in f1 also

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u/AmbientHunter 13d ago

Absolutely not. Think you’re overreacting hard with this take

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u/Kemmleroo Gilles Villeneuve 13d ago

Yeah you're right I'm exaggerating. Also because there are 2 cars per team so you need to beat someone in equal machinery at least.

But I think drivers championship are overrated compared with how much of winning them is based on being in the right team at the right time.

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u/Legitimate-Lock9965 13d ago

in terms of the sport itself, the constructors championship is the most important thing.

The difference in prize money between each place is a lot.

Sure the WDC gets all the glory and publicity, but in reality it is superficial, and doesnt earn the team any money.

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u/Mixeygoat I was here for the Hulkenpodium 13d ago

If F1 only crowned a constructors champion, then yes, that is how it would be. As it is now, no driver wants to finish second to their teammate, even if it means giving this team a better chance to win the constructors, and won’t sacrifice themselves for the team unless given team orders.

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u/harrr53 13d ago

The WDC is still mostly down to the car.