5 Things To Know About The Global Phenomenon Of Formula One Racing
Why care about a sport that you may have never heard of? Can you afford not to?
Why care about a sport that you may have never heard of? A few reasons: 1. Summer travels are upon us and if you’re traveling to Europe or even to Austin, this is a sport they’ll be talking about. 2. It’s the fastest growing sports brand on social media, so why be left in the dust?
Keeping you on the cutting edge,
The Last Night’s Game Team
Five Things To Know About The Global Phenomenon of Formula One (F1) Racing
1. Forget the sport, let’s start by talking about the view. The races take place in some of the most picturesque places in the world including the scenic streets of Monaco, the desert of Abu Dhabi and under the lights in Singapore (the only night race). Even if you don’t understand the racing, it’s worth it to watch for the postcard worthy scenery. The only race in America is in Austin, TX. The season starts this Sunday in Melbourne, Australia. TV SCHEDULE
2. F1 has always been a global sport with a massive international following, but expect to see more about F1 in the states because U.S.A. based Liberty Media is now the main stakeholder, buying in at a mere $4.4 billion. There have been talks about expanding the races to other U.S. cities outside of Austin.
3. The cars are designed to be light and fast but there are weight restrictions to make sure every team is on a level playing field. Like going to the doctor’s office in the dead of winter where they weight you with all your clothes on, the car and the drivers, with all of their gear still on, are weighed in at the end of each race to ensure they meet said weight restrictions. The average driver loses 6.5 lbs during a race from dehydration. Do not try this before your at home weigh-in.
4. Last season’s winner and the sport’s most recognizable current driver, Lewis Hamilton, is known for his time behind the wheel, big diamond earrings, his famous ex-girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger (Pussycat Dolls) and his Instagram famous bulldogs, Roscoe and Coco, that are raking in the international followers.
5. Unlike your cell phone number, drivers choose their own numbers for their cars. The season’s winner has the right to race in the #1 car during their reign the following season.
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The Rundown: 5 Things to Know About Formula One Racing
The popularity of NASCAR (National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing) in America has nothing on the global excitement around F1 (Formula One) racing. Since an American company now owns the majority of F1, and they are pushing for more races in the States, we thought you should be ahead of the curve when the season starts this weekend.
Taking home the checkered flag,
The Last Night’s Game Team
Five Things to Know About F1 (Formula One) Racing
- The races take place in some of the most picturesque places in the world including the scenic streets of Monaco, the desert of Abu Dhabi and under the lights in Singapore (the only night race). Even if you don’t like F1, it’s worth watching for the postcard worthy scenery. The only race in America is in Austin, TX. The season starts this Sunday in Melbourne, Australia.
- F1 cars are designed to be light and fast. Like a trip to Jenny Craig, the car and the drivers, with all of their gear, are weighed in at the end of each race to ensure they meet the car weight restrictions.
- One of the best part about being an F1 fan is that the races are done in two hours regardless of if the total number of laps have been completed or not.
- Last year’s champion Nico Rosberg went out on top when he retired days after winning his first championship at the age of 31.
- F1 has always had an international feel, but times are changing as U.S.A. based Liberty Media became the main stakeholder last year, buying in at a mere $4.4 billion.
- Bonus: Think you can distinguish F1 drivers from the bad guys in movies? Take this quiz.
World Baseball Classic
- Uniting the country. Team U.S.A. beat two-time champion Japan for a place in the World Baseball Classic finals. They will take on a tough Puerto Rico team tonight in Los Angeles. Break out your red, white and blue for good luck as U.S.A has never won the title.
Overtime
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Sideline stat
- Billionaire Warren Buffett offered $1 million a year for life to any employee who could pick every game correctly through the March Madness Sweet 16 (48 games). A factory worker was one game short of perfect but he will still receive a $100,000 prize. There were more than 96,000 entrants from Berkshire Hathaway’s 367,000 employees.
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