Red Bull Drops Ricciardo In The Worst Way

This is that episode after Daniel Ricciardo got fired and I like so many others have to find a wasy of spelling out to the F1 and media elite that they shouldn't have done it the way they did. Daniel Ricciardo connected with fans on a human level. In a way that numbers can't explain and I think that is a lesson for the entire automotive industry. It's not all numbers. On the other side of that sales pitch is a living, breathing human being.

[@sgtbaxman6720]

You nailed it, Brother! Daniel brought so much more than his driving ability to the F1 scene. His contagious smile and positive attitude were (are) so lovable. He is the ultimate nice guy. You have Alonso… skilled behind the wheel, but he is the great “old guy” for the sport. Hamilton - again, great skill, but his ink and fashion attract a ton of fan base to F1. Max can drive, but he is also has that odd way about him, yet speaks well. I could go on and on with many more drivers, but you get it. If the sport ends up just plugging in the young guns (that come with their paid sponsorships 💰) it will end up not having a deep rooted fan base. F1 will always be around and have a large audience, but if they want to really to grow, they need to tap into the characters of the drivers. As long as they are still competitive, the teams should try to keep them onboard. Time will tell what comes of things. As for 2025… I’m pulling for Alonso and Sainz to have great seasons! Love to see what Colapinto does, as well. Semper Fi!

[@thepetrollist]

You’re spot on. Peter Windsor, one of the great minds in F1 commentary say that F1 is a very human sport. I totally agree. Without the personalities, we’re just watching unrealistic cars driving in an unrealistic road. Add the personal element and all of the sudden it’s real people doing extraordinary things. The established drivers are critical to the sport, and even when it’s time for them to go, they should be given an honorable send off. If not, for them… for the fans.

[@addaeaug22]

Bro the Shoey is totally a thing. Rookie rugby season after my first game team captain took off his boot, we poured a guniess into it and I had to shoot the boot. Its tradition and gross, and cool.That is all to say. Its real and raw and cool he did it. It draws in guys like me that prefer a little more visceral feel to my sports. It says something. Not sure what, but I feel it.

[@thepetrollist]

I had no idea about the shoey lol. Thanks for that bit of knowledge. Yea, without the personalities and character, the sport will only ever appeal to guys in lab coats and venture capitalists. Wasn’t always like that, but somewhere along the way, that’s what formula one turned into. These characters pull the sport back down to earth… where the sport belongs if it wants to succeed.