Does Formula 1 racing and high end audio go together for anyone else?

F-1 Has become very boring the last few years. I have resorted to just watching qualifying as that will determine the winner 99% of the time. You say that Hamilton has an “air” around him. Yes he does as do all professional athletes in every sport. This is actually what allows them to be as good as they are. If you don’t have that you will never be an elite athlete and make it at this level. I will argue that  Max Verstappen is the biggest dick of all of them, but that works for him. Now look at the audio file circuit and start thanking about people with an “air” around them. Here it is just plane arrogance and snobbery not needed for survival like F-1. I would like to see them designate four races a year to reverse grid to add some competition and excitement to the sport.

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Thanks. I’ll post one more. This is a Test Pass during one of our weekends. You will notice Bo Butner, the Driver of one of the NHRA Pro Stockers running the Christmas Tree for us during this hit .. The first 60 feet happens in 1.2 seconds, and as you can see all 60 feet is "in the air". Fun times !

Spent 11 years (90s) in Milan. Could not help but get into F1. Never made it to a race. I am in Las Vegas now. Maybe next year. 😊

My I begin by saying two of my passions in life are F1 racing and Hifi.  Part of the allure of Formula One is the sound.  If you want a graphic demonstration, find Sterophile Test CD3.  It contains a binaural recording made at the 1992 Canadian GP (I was in attendance).  1992 was probably the zenith of for the beautiful sounds a race car can produce.  Two of the cars recorded had the F1 Lamborgini V12, which many contend was the finest sounding engine ever built.  Those that don't buy the Lamborgini story prefer the F1 Ferrari of the era which is also recorded on that test disc. These engines are turning about 12K to 13K.  A turbocharger has the effect of acting somewhat like a muffler; that is why current F1 and Indy cars do not sound as incredible as the cars of the past. Two people above yearned for the day F1 cars would be electric powered. Obviously, that would produce a sound like someone vacuuming a rug.  If that day ever comes me and about half of the current F1 fans will be "labyby."  Me?  I race cars with SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) and pit crewed for a CanAm car all in the '70s.  When I stopped driving I took up aerobatic flying.

@tunefuldude I purchased 2021 Supersport S in silk white. Dreamed about owning a Panigale, but can no longer stand the discomfort of the race replica machines. I often ride with a buddy who owns Aprilia RSV4, have no issues with keeping up in street riding at sane levels. For track riding I get the added power of the V4 machines, but for street riding I'm fine with what I have, 0-100mph of 6.5 is plenty for street riding between johnny law and unforeseen circumstances. You're right about the 2 valve engines having torque advantage at lower rpm, the lower power of these engines also means one can use all available power which is more fun vs. perhaps too easily getting over your head with a more powerful bike. I only rode Japanese sport bikes prior to this Ducati, always yearned for a Ducati since 1990's when I'd see them at various motorcycle meets. Also, always enjoyed the company of Ducati and BMW riders, even joined a BMW riding club at the time I was riding a Yamaha FZR100 back in the day.

  While fast cars are fun, fast bikes are a more visceral experience, the bike and my stereo can both provide this. I like F1 for it's pushing of technological limits, very similar pursuit to extracting maximum performance from my audio systems.