VN United Kingdom (Indianapolis) 07/08/2012

Exactly what time it's gonna start raining and how much we're looking at 🙏

http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/london/united-kingdom/weather-forecast/

It’s gonna be a blast 🙏 🙏

🙂

Jason Campbell70 said:Is Alonso washed up?

Yeah, sure. He washed up at Laguna Seca, and then naturally, Ferrari's entire renaissance followed immediately after.

The underdogs don't stand a chance. 🙂

I mean, I’d pick the perfect timing for an annual disaster too... whether it’s Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Ferrari showing up with new updates, or just a massive chance for a total washout race.

🙂

Where else are you gonna watch it?!

Nathan Jones98 said:At least Ferrari is competent enough to actually make a few identical wings for a single race, unlike some other joke of a team.

I’d say something more, but there's no point since I can't exactly hand out penalties to the moderators.

steelmaker83 said:The bus actually held up, considering they were circling it for an entire lap.

Look, despite all the insane expectations flying around, I guess I’m allowed to have a few of my own.😬🤣

Just woke up. Had this dream where Schumacher pulled off a win during a rainy race! 🙏🙏🙏

Roger Wright94 said:I’m getting pretty uneasy about Lewis's pace—and the Mercedes car in general.

Rain during practice sessions is a total waste of time.
They should save the wet track conditions for the actual race.

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa 🤣🤣😍

Man... looks like Pole Position is going to be easy as pie today. 😁


ps. Pole is basically the only thing anyone's going to care about anyway. 🙂

I still remember those days when I was actually out there rooting for a rain-soaked race, only to be met with a harsh reality check once the clouds cleared... so now, I find myself watching both qualifying and the race itself with a healthy dose of skepticism. These days, if the rain starts falling, it usually just means we're looking at a string of Safety Cars until they finally bring out the slicks...😢

Michael Lee4 said:Don't have anything to watch?!

Oh, I have options. Local channels and digital antenna.

But nothing from NBC. Such a shame.

Jason Campbell70 said:Yeah, I've got digital antenna and local channels.

But nothing from CBS. Total bummer.

Honestly, it was a nightmare. Better off finding a satellite dish and sticking to ABC or PBS.
Watching that last one was pure torture, and the audio? Even worse.🙂

stormybadger8 said:It was an absolutely dreadful experience; you would be better off finding some satellite feed and watching ABC or PBS instead.
For me, this last session was a nightmare to watch, and even more agonizing to listen to.🙂

I cannot recall a single commentator more capable than Joe Biden; the man truly possesses a natural talent for motorsports.

Miley Cyrus is actually quite pleasant to listen to, and while she may have her own particular flaws, she remains perfectly acceptable.

I expect Ferrari to prioritize their strategy by saving those wet tires, potentially at the expense of Fernando Alonso.

There is also something suspicious regarding Red Bull Racing; they aren't leading the pack, yet they seem to be playing a tactical game with tire preservation—especially considering if Sebastian Vettel managed to clock ten laps during FP2.😕

What a mess coming out of the pits🤣.
It’s pure chaos out there; nobody gives an inch, and everyone is just shoving their way to the front of the pack.

Raymond Anderson4 said:What an absolute mess of a car coming out of the pits🤣

Indeed, one might argue that nearly everyone on the track is struggling right now.

Edit: Kimi Räikkönen lost control during the flying lap after hitting a wet patch, and Michael Schumacher is currently sliding off the track.

Brian Campbell36 said:I can't for the life of me remember a better commentator than... Joe BidenMan, this guy seriously has a gift for motorsports.

Miley Cyrus is actually pretty decent to listen to. I mean, sure, she’s got her flaws and some stuff that rubs me the wrong way, but honestly? She's alright.

I'm expecting Ferrari to play some serious games by hoarding those rain tires just to spite Alonso.

Red Bull Racing is definitely hiding something. They aren't sitting at the top right now, but it looks like they’re just playing the long game with their tire management. I mean, if Sebastian Vettel managed to hammer out ten laps during FP2, what exactly are they cooking up behind the scenes? 😕

🙂

Please tell me you're being sarcastic? 🙂

Are you kidding me right now? 🙂

Aside from having a grating, annoying voice, this guy refuses to actually offer a single real insight or draw any meaningful conclusions about what’s happening beyond just describing the visual. He can't seem to provide a shred of actual analysis—like how someone is handling a corner, their tire management, or their race strategy. All he does is spout mindless filler like, "He's entering the turn now, he hasn't pitted yet..." just to occupy airtime. And don't even get me started on his soccer coverage, where he absolutely butchers the Premier League with that same bottom-tier commentary. It's always just, "this player passed to that player," followed by an endless, soul-crushing stream of stats about who joined which club and when. You'll never hear him say anything useful, like how a team's formation is failing or why a specific sub is necessary because they're getting shredded in a certain area of the pitch. It's honestly pathetic.

Jason Campbell70 said:Yeah, I’ve got digital antenna and some local channels.

But nothing from CBS, which honestly sucks.

For crying out loud, Pila, just use one of the endless streams available online

start actually using them, or at least try to get the audio working on your computer.

Missed that. What caused the delay?

Michael Lee4 said:Missed that part. Why'd they stop the race?

PIC stopped on the track, so the marshals had to push him out of the way.

Did Alonso spin out?

Fernando Alonso and Romain Grosjean, absolutely legendary 🙂

And look at that, PIC is back up again 🤣

Honestly, I wouldn't be complaining if the race ended right this second ☕

The rain just started pouring down, right after they wrapped up free practice 👋