WHAT LIBERTY MEDIA HAS DONE FOR F1

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Liberty Media bought F1 3 years ago for a huge sum and since then they;'ve introduced a swag of changes to the sport. In this video I'll run through ten of the most dramatic changes.
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[@HeavyMetalGamingHD]

The most important thing is what they did with youtube. Highlights for every session, on board pole laps and most importantly paddock pass. Sometimes 3 episodes on a single race weekend.

[@Kj_Gamer2614]

and their awesome animations now

[@marco.foundation]

agree! is amazing how fast the video are uploaded after quali or race!

[@yoeriw7099]

Yeah i really like Paddock pass, even watched it after the sessions while at the track in Austria. So much you just don't see or hear about when in the stands. The audio commentary is a bit hard to hear from time to time live at the tracks (especialy when they go bi-lingual).

[@nicolasgarcia248]

Also, having less and less public.

[@gretaghiringhelli9275]

The F1 theme never fails to give me goosebumps, it's so good.

[@KymIllman]

gre mbiule yep.

[@MHWGamer]

listen to the main theme of Rush. That one gives you goosebumps

[@ark14700]

Especially the part that plays as they preview the track, the excitement just before the formation lap

[@DanM012324]

Nothing will ever beat 'The Chain' from the old BBC intros.

[@georgechrobak9244]

I have it as iPhone ring tone!

[@andrewsterling6293]

Drive to Survive brought me to the sport and now my son loves it too

[@KymIllman]

Andrew Sterling it’s great.

[@nicolasgarcia248]

@@KymIllman Yes, Andrew is a great guy.

[@mvd4436]

Im an old Nascar fan from the golden era and Drive to survive roped me in. I have F1TV, the app now and enjoy wasting a lot of time on YT

[@redda2]

You are missing the official F1 youtube channel. It contains heaps of content updated weekly. This massively helps with fan interaction as well

[@KymIllman]

I only focused on 10 points And there are way more than that

[@dylanbarrow1975]

Not wrong about drive to survive mate, watching that inspired my love for f1 and now I can’t get enough. Love your channel, keep up the good work!!

[@click2beatmeh577]

Same

[@KymIllman]

Dylan Barrow many thanks.

[@brechtvalcke6506]

Me too... Never cared about F1 before the show. Now I can't have enough...

[@Sedonapass]

Wow i was the only one addicted amongst my mates after watching Drive to Survive, glad i found someone else!!!!

[@dylanbarrow1975]

Jae welcome to the club then mate 💯

[@cupofmozzarella]

My favorite thing from Liberty is the highlights after every session. That way I can still get the gist of the practice/quali/race in a few minutes in case I miss it

[@kurtperleberf6983]

As well as Paddock Pass (thrice during every F1 GP weekend) Beyond The Grid (official F1 Podcast) Grill The Grid And many many more.

[@KymIllman]

As a photographer those highlights packages are gold for us because we have little idea often about what happened in a session

[@BlueflagAlpha]

So glad they made a long highlights unlike other series where they only upload 1 minute highlights

[@sickbale]

Nice editing with Tyler's F1 theme 😂

[@KymIllman]

Sick Bale he did a great job hey.

[@sickbale]

@@KymIllman Definitely

[@ZeZwede]

Damn the fanfare is that new? somehow it's allready ingrained so much in my brain it feels like it's been part of F1 for ages.

[@yjcontent]

I remember i commented "THANK YOU LIBERTY MEDIA" on every single frickin post on f1 youtube when they started to uploading top 10 onboards.

[@lucasjohansson2158]

Thank you for these videos, they really help in the winter season

[@KymIllman]

Lucas Johansson keep a lookout for two more next week.

[@fartvader84yearsago8]

They stepped up their social media presence.

[@KymIllman]

Big time.

[@Sillysoviet28]

Brilliant video as always. Have a great weekend.

[@matbishopsa]

This video was recommended in my home tab, and what an excellent video! Thoroughly impressed and I look forward to watching more. Cheers

[@KymIllman]

I’m delighted it came up in your feed

[@KymIllman]

I’m delighted it came up in your feed.

[@DunEddyG]

Aaaand there are the glasses at 0:30... (Joking) Realy appreciate your good and knowledgeable videos, very nice pace, tone of voice and nice pics too support them of course... Always enjoy watching, tnx for the work. Rgs.

[@KymIllman]

Edo van de Velde it’s a pleasure.

[@shaygaa]

As usual excellent vlog full of details and fun to watch! thanks :)

[@KymIllman]

Two more next week.

[@apophisstr6719]

This channel is an absolute diamond.

[@superb63amg94]

Awesome video Kym! Also, Formula one's worldwide TV viewership has increased. One big gripe, and that's high ticket prices.

[@evonne_o]

Not in the UK where it has gone down. The TV views.

[@josephbargo5024]

@@evonne_o Probably because it moved to Sky Sports or more races out of favorable time zones? If I'm not wrong, it was on channel 4 or BBC when I was a kid right? I moved to the US in 2005, so I'm sure a lot has changed.

[@mapper7310]

Joseph Bargo probably because I think it’s pay-to-view

[@josephbargo5024]

@@mapper7310 That's what I was implying. It used to be free.

[@mapper7310]

Joseph Bargo so is all of sky sports ptv?

[@DLR_Oli]

That intro song always gives me goosebumps, instant classic!

[@nicolasgarcia248]

To me is like a video Game intro.. i don't like it

[@jensi221]

Thanks for sharing your insights, Kym. I enjoy your unique perspectives- visually and verbally.

[@KymIllman]

Jen Sibal food to learn.

[@aravinthguru5511]

Very informative video... thanks

[@astroandyborgloh]

F1 has some amazing young talents now, this may help to get new audiences. The "new openness" really took me (and others as well I think) closer to the teams and drivers. The first time in years I was thinking about going to a race! And - as always - great work, Kym.

[@KymIllman]

astroandyborgloh many thanks.

[@MrAli171]

Been waiting for this cheers

[@KymIllman]

Happy to oblige.

[@dingking7577]

Great topic Kym. Love seeing your Subs growing and growing. Again U deserve, and I’m sure will get, many many more.

[@KymIllman]

DingKing 75 keep on keeping on.

[@johnbouttell5827]

The more information the better. Thank you.

[@nicolasgarcia248]

In fact, no. One of the things I liked most about formula one were the pit stops, not by themselves (which are great) but because of the unknown they meant, to see if they were going to overtake the rival or not ... now they put a graph that say the result before it happens

[@dylancotton2061]

I remember the first time I heard that F1 theme on TV. It was amazing really captures the emotion of F1 extremely well.

[@KymIllman]

Search it on KZbin and see the orchestral version with Brian Tyler conducting

[@lifeofprice463]

Liberty media made me watch F1 again

[@2headedsnail]

drive to survive got me interested, and now im hooked!

[@mdark14]

Great video mate

[@KymIllman]

Glad you found it.

[@xVeri]

What a nice video. Following you for sure

[@KymIllman]

Thanks

[@supersasukemaniac]

I was introduced to Will Buxton through TV when he was part of the American Broadcasting team on SPEED at the tail end of their contract and NBC Sports Network (I forget th SPEED team, but the NBCSN Team was Leigh Diffy, Steve Matchet, and David Hobbs in Studio/Live at Circuit in Monaco, Canada, USA and Mexico, and Buxton in the Paddock). Now under Liberty ESPN shows the Sky TV feed live. I kinda miss Buxton as the American Broadcast Pit Reporter.

[@SaintAlphaOmega]

Love your videos Kym! You are awesome! Love from India! :)

[@KymIllman]

Thanks to all in India.

[@harveyhowell1351]

Good video, one thing where did you get that wheel that glows and changes colour in the background looks cool I’d love it🤩🤣!?

[@KymIllman]

My son Tyler made it.

[@l.w.c.2519]

I'm one of those "DRIVE TO SURVIVE" converts!! I had never seen an F1 race, but after watching the series, I have followed every F1 event since!! Can't wait for every race weekend, and Season 2!!! Great video, I really enjoyed this one!

[@KymIllman]

I know Sean Bratches is especially proud of that achievement as he well should be.

[@sam-nariman6236]

Man you are awesome, love you how excited when talk about F1.

[@KymIllman]

Thanks. Keep watching.

[@kcs4212]

I think liberty media has done great work. Regular followower of F1 and enjoying every single race so far. In fact, i miss it now....

[@TheJanvicgwaps]

Their Podcast in their youtube channel is a 10/10..and also Will Buxton's paddock pass

[@KymIllman]

Will will be happy to read this comment.

[@aidenhartley2111]

Drive to survive brought me to f1

[@KymIllman]

Aiden Hartley love it.

[@kurtperleberf6983]

I hate Drive To Survive! It's too profane and mostly scripted.

[@nhancao4790]

@@kurtperleberf6983 Mostly scripted? Do you realize that everything on the show is literally what happened in the teams. Yes the producers will heighten the drama for the show, but the teams won't give a shit about the film crews when they are competing.

[@sohampansare5524]

@@kurtperleberf6983 Buddy, it's not scripted. It's the reality. And the profanity - That is what makes the show so great! Brings in a real personal touch

[@kurtperleberf6983]

@@sohampansare5524 Maybe I'll get Disney Plus.

[@principal4816]

I would have been interested in what you want them to do more or stop doing in the future as well. Other than that very good video as always !

[@KymIllman]

That's content for a different video I reckon.

[@charlesloraine-smith8212]

Very interesting. Thanks

[@Somethingfunny5161]

I wasn't sure about them making an f1 theme now I play it all the time

[@KymIllman]

Powerful stuff

[@RodIshiCi]

Their F1 KZbin Channel was just great as well.

[@CarrosPt]

Great stuff and you are part of F1 so keep it up !!!

[@KymIllman]

That’s my intention

[@dardvader6]

Nice video

[@matr1xsystems]

Good luck, I hope you get the job.

[@buckpreacher4946]

I am an F1 fan and I live it! I have been to Dubai over 20x and I flew out of Abu Dabi the UAE is where I want work, and live but the contracts are only one year!

[@rubiboy90]

I never miss a video of this well spoken man.

[@KymIllman]

Emmanuel Ru D glad you found the channel.

[@5c0tty5]

I've always been a partial F1 fan, catching a few races a year but never fully engaged. That has been changing in the last year or 2, I feel closer to the races and care more for the outcome of the races. Well done Liberty

[@nicolasgarcia248]

I have been a follower since 1997...and Bernie did a far better work...he show a sport, a dangerous one, with glamour, and hard work, with Big names like Mercedes, and small onda like osella or minardi. Now they are trying to sell videogames and shirts

[@kurtperleberf6983]

Not for me.back when I started following F1 Bernie was putting it on a online paywall.

[@peddersmeister]

As already mentioned, "The Chain" will always be my fave and the old F1 logo too, but that'll always be our nostalgia 🙂

[@KymIllman]

I’m a big fan of that song too.

[@arnoldhilberink]

you forgot F1TV it made my F1 exprerience more immersive. Love your content, keep it up! Got a question tho, how is your hearing after so much formula 1 and what type of ear protection do you use?

[@KymIllman]

My F1 TV is never reliable. Bugs still to be ironed out.

[@HMCarReviews]

Most of my F1 consumption is the highlights they post on youtube. I did watch the British grand prix down the local sports bar. I live near Silverstone though so should go to the track but it is expensive. I find that most sports bar only play F1 on request and prioritise football, cricket and for the case of British grad prix, Wimbledon. Is there an inexpensive way to watch online?

[@KymIllman]

The time-poor people the highlights are perfect

[@stephenbhola4524]

that intro is under-appreciated. I can tell that's alot of time

[@pradumnasaraf]

Thanks For This Video

[@juanviker3476]

cheers mate !!

[@rushee]

Honestly Drive to survive made me get into F1, and i feel it did the same for so many other young people

[@TonyPalmer103]

Like to see you have a coffee with a driver one day and ask about what there life is like and thoughts on photographers and what they think of the pics they see

[@MudarBahri]

You forgot F1TV which allows you to stream F1, F2, and F3 races live as well as a play back from the archive back to 1980! I was able to watch some historical races during the days of Senna, Mansell, Schumacher, and many others

[@nicolasgarcia248]

Where? Thats not a possibility in Argentina

[@dingking7577]

OH YES DRIVE TO SURVIVE IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST AND BEST SURPRISES!! I just never thought they’d let us see some of what they show. I absolutely cannot wait for season two, I just wish it was a little sooner to give us a fix during the off season. If anyone has not seen it, it’s worth getting Netflix just for Drive To Survive alone imo.

[@KymIllman]

Bring it on!

[@snafuequals]

Wasn't the first release just before the season started? As kind of a ramp up? Maybe I'm remembering incorrectly.

[@kurtperleberf6983]

I'll get Disney Plus.

[@snafuequals]

@@kurtperleberf6983 That's a really cool story, is this enough attention for you or should I reply again?

[@kurtperleberf6983]

@@snafuequals That isn't enought.Its in a drama format.

[@liamdaniels2]

I have been an F1 fan since 2010, and always will be :)

[@MrDrBlahh]

The Drive to Survive series is what brought me back to F1. Used to watch it as a kid in the late 90s, early 2000s. Definitely glad i am watching it again.

[@KymIllman]

I figure we are eight weeks away from the next series

[@jasonross5796]

As an American that watched F1 back in the 90’s but lost interest, I can say that liberty has done a phenomenal job of reintroducing it back. The Tyler theme, Netflix series, and Free airings on ESPN has me hooked! I made a special trip to Austin this year and shelled out the big bucks to do the F1 experience. Totally worth it!

[@KymIllman]

Good to hear you’ve returned to the sport.

[@t1mmy837]

Last season Liberty allowed a group of German youtubers to stream the Mexican GP live on Twitch and their fans loved it. This would not have been possible some years ago.

[@evonne_o]

Shame it was only limited to Germany.

[@KymIllman]

Daniel Müller I agree. They are trying new things.

[@Fnargl99]

drive to survive is why im watching you. it got me hyped for the new season.

[@KymIllman]

I love it

[@aaroncottam]

I started properly getting into it because of Drive to Survive. I knew some of the drivers but never really watched F1 in the past. I fully credit that show for kicking it off for me!

[@crimsonvipor]

You made acomment about Liberty trying to garner younger audiences. 18-35's. Well, their tactics have definitely worked. I'm 26 and I started paying attention to F1 after Monaco 2018, and through the sheer amount of free content I could consume through their KZbin page, I was hooked! Now I need to convince my mates that they should pay attention to this sport too! 😅

[@KymIllman]

Get them onto my KZbin channel for a start. Cheers.

[@willwhitman7123]

Drive to survive has made me an F1 fan. Will Buxtons deal with pre/post race paddock pass is another one that I don’t think can be underestimated about how helpful and learning teams for a new F1 fan like myself. Seriously I think F1 is going places here in USA that liberty didn’t even think.

[@KymIllman]

He’s good at it.

[@yourexistanceisover]

Drive to Survive is what pretty much cemented my love for F1, it help me humanize the sport. It showed me the perspective of the driver and I fell in love with the sport (I ended up buying a steering wheel and F1 2019 game). P.S. YT recommended this to me, this is very informative and your voice is ASMR for some reason. Subbed, hope to see more content! :D

[@KymIllman]

I think that’s why I’ve found so many Instagram followers so quickly, it is the human story that people are interested in perhaps more so than the cars.

[@tifosinh]

It appears Chase Carey has been having some working luncheons with Scott Atherton.

[@michielnaert9237]

Drice to survive brought so many fans to formula 1, including me and it's great

[@nicolasgarcia248]

But most of this people are superficial and don't really love the sport, they are the reason why se have DRS, and shity things like only Pirelli tires, no grid girls, and other things...

[@coryswinfield7057]

Loving the Louis V scarf Kym, very nice

[@KymIllman]

Classy huh

[@rose-mr5cg]

Steiner everytime on the paddock: we fu**ing look like a bunch of wankers.

[@alexlamas6324]

In terms of the Financial situation at Liberty, put it this way. they issued a special F1 Liberty stock 2 years ago when they took over. I bought a little over a year ago at $28 per share it's now worth over $43 per share. I'm happy I'm sure they're pleased as well.

[@KymIllman]

Hats off to you!

[@sadiqsamari]

Am excited for "chasing the dream" the F2 version of Drive to Survive. Can't wait for F1 to come to Africa,admittedly I would love a Ghanaian Grand Prix but realistically we can't host such a race yet. Fingers crossed.

[@KymIllman]

sadiq samari hello Ghana!!

[@TheHsinz]

If it wasn't for liberty i wouldn't have re-started watching F1. It was at the beginning of 2018 where on youtube i got recommended the highlights of the Bahrain grand prix, i watched them and i was intrigued because of the halo. As i got more recommendations on youtube of race highlights, after seeing the highlights of baku and seeing the RBs crash into each other i had to watch the following race. and from then on i was hooked. If it wasn't for the youtube highlights i never wouldn't have started watching it. Liberty approach to social media is what has got majority of new fans interested, there is more to F1 than just racing now.

[@ovlidovi9559]

Kim. Thank you again for a very informative video. I agree with all your points except Grid Girls. People tend to get hung up about that, but frankly to me it isn’t what F1 is all about, people need to move on, same for V6 hybrid engines and the noise they make. V8’s, v10’s and v12’s are gone forever. Again thank you for all your insights in F1 and especially the seen an unknown people behind the drivers, teams and F1.

[@KymIllman]

Thanks for your comments. Always appreciated

[@kirklestat]

I totally agree with #10

[@dingking7577]

Love it bud U have over 400 likes and 0 dislikes. That’s something in itself because there’s always that one person. Lol.

[@KymIllman]

That’s a perfect score. Hooray.

[@mattpotter8725]

Now they just have to fix the racing!!!

[@andrawalter4151]

Just wait 2022, when the new rules are applied.

[@wxx3]

They saved it. I've been a fan forever, but for the most part couldn't watch it. Maybe a few races a year. Then Liberty came along and I've been able to watch every race via subscription plus highlights on YT and shows like this.

[@Bottles7]

I don't know if Liberty Media had any involvement with the F1 games by Codemasters but that is why I'm here!

[@sat7755]

Yes in many ways than one Liberty has improved F1 show perception. But I feel there is an untapped territory of improvement in the actual racing regulation to make the sport much more competitive and interesting from a viewer perspective. After the great excitement of qualifying session and the race day excitement when all cars are on the starting grid ready to catapult all together to the very often fracas of the first curve. I think that the first curve danger should be avoided, by making every driver follow one another all the way to the very last curve before the start finish strait , and only then lifting the restriction and let the actual race begin. The normally very long stretch ahead will give the racer time to distance enough from each other and avoid the many first curve pile up that often occur ruining for many the entire racing event. Normally up to now at the start of the second lap almost always the checkered flag result has most of the time been already decided, killing for most the race excitement for the entire session and put too many spectators to sleep. It does not make any business sense and especially any interesting sense from a paying spectator perspective to have only just one or two teams only decide practically all the 22 events. to me it is just plain stupidity, probably tied to special interests not to have all the 22 or 24 cars fight for a possible victory all the way to the last lap, by imposing similar regulations as the Indy cars, that has few simple rules and limitations to make sure that every car stays within the same possibilities of winning the race, very often in this case determined by the best driver, or the luckiest one which is fine, but the entire racing session of an Indy event is by far much more interesting than a F1 event, and definitely don't put the spectators to sleep from boredom. Any reaction from the great F1 strategists? Or are you still sleeping. come on we want excitement. And I am tired of seen Hamilton and seldom very few others, probably in a very illegal racer go out on a Sunday drive type event, and when challenged it seems that the only thing he has to do is push a button to have all the power needed to keep its leadership, I see something very suspicious in the whole F1 circus. I like to see them fighting it out all the way to the end. If you can achieve that, then and only then you are doing something that should have been imposed years ago, and in the process losing billions in revenue. and lost of million of paying spectators.

[@KymIllman]

I know less about racing regulations than you I guarantee.

[@sat7755]

@ Kym Hillman ... And I guarantee that you know a lot more than I. But from my perspective and that of million spectators, FI racing has become deadly boring, and frankly I don't know why I am wasting my time. Suggestion: why don't you read my post entirely to the end, once you do that try to answer with civility by leaving sarcasm out of it, for by exposing your sarcasm you are evidencing the fact that you have not read or understood the content or the constructive spirit of my post. of all the improvement you have mentioned there isn't a single one that addresses the usual boredom that most races develop in to. While all those ancillary improvements you mentioned none of them benefit 99% of the spectators at large, usually around the race trucks exposed to the cold, rain and heat of the race day, who don't give a hoot to the personalities that can afford the niceties of the paddock or the Martinis of the secluded clubs you mentioned. So in many ways than one the FI changes have not addressed the core of the spectators interests, but have only enhanced the VIP comforts.

[@KymIllman]

gino enas a very thorough comment. Thanks

[@jameslambourne3708]

Without "Drive to Survive" I would have no interest. Now I'm obsessed.

[@bluesrike]

The problem I have with these celebrities is that most of them are just feigning interest when they don't really give a shit about Formula 1 or motorsports in general.

[@julianschwertzthewoodlands4161]

True. At least Kym included Michael Douglas. He has genuinely been interested in motorsport for a while.

[@bluesrike]

@@julianschwertzthewoodlands4161 Okay, I'll give them that one.

[@a_yan6581]

And Rowan Atkinson is a true motorsport fan, the fact that he crashed not one but two Mclaren F1's gives you the impression that this man can drive more than just Mini's.

[@mrosella24]

Downside is you have to pay to watch a live race now, at least in UK

[@KymIllman]

Not too many countries where you can watch it for free is there

[@brandonjones557]

Drive to Survive brought me to the sport. As an american I can see this growing fast.

[@dannyd2027]

Sean Bratches is an absolute gentleman!, huge respect for him for what he has done for this sport. I really hope he stays on. The only man I look forward talking to in the paddock

[@KymIllman]

Danny D a colourful character too.

[@dannyd2027]

Kym Illman absolutely!

[@Chris-Oyema]

KZbin race highlights is definitely among the top 10 for me.

[@nicolasgarcia248]

Those videos that are allways jumping from fp2 to lap 30, then back to lap 3, then lap 50, then back to fp1? Or those un whitch crofty is screaming without reason?

[@KymIllman]

I agree.

[@chiragrawat1020]

Just curious, do you have any photograph of any Indian Grand Prix back in 2012-13?

[@KymIllman]

No, I wasn’t doing Formula One photography then

[@chiragrawat1020]

@@KymIllman oh ok

[@stefandominitzki]

next step should be make the cars sounds good again ;-)

[@NHR_Music]

No need. They already do

[@johannescoetsee7534]

You cannot call it a World Championship without bringing a race to Africa, Kyalami in South Africa to be precise ;) Great content Mr Illman!

[@heathcliff8624]

Can they sell enough tickets like Zandvoort?

[@johannescoetsee7534]

@@heathcliff8624 We don't have a Max but I'm sure we'll be able to hit max capacity!

[@heathcliff8624]

@@johannescoetsee7534 It would be cool to see a race in SA. Much better than the tracks in Russia, France, Abu Dhabi, or Montreal.

[@mapper7310]

Heath Cliff i hope they’d replace one of the races in asia or abu dhabi with a country like south africa, or another country like NZ

[@heathcliff8624]

@@mapper7310 As long as we don't have to see Sochi, I'm happy.

[@tysonnarwal8862]

The only problem with liberty media is that they keep announcing street circuits with f1 cars are not designed for and bending the sport into entertainment series

[@kevinkgpk]

One more adder... The guys at in Austin Speed City Radio 🏁 (@Speedcaster) · Twitter Doing an hour F1 show before and after the race on Sirius XM radio here in the states.

[@KymIllman]

Good to hear.

[@kevinkgpk]

@@KymIllman example - off season - last Sunday's show. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h56TgXx3lquoa5Y

[@kurtperleberf6983]

I've been a F1 fan since May 2013.back when F1 had V8 engines and was run by Bernie Ecclestone.

[@kurtperleberf6983]

@R A But that was over 6 and a half years ago.

[@TestarossaF110]

F1 TV!!! Being able to watch F1 for cheap is amazing!!!! Even testing and fp1 through race.

[@Drewboo1968]

That Fanfare sounds like HBO's Boxing after dark.

[@KymIllman]

I will go and listen to that now

[@Raysboss302]

Zandvoort bringing gridgirls again. It’s semi confirmed

[@evonne_o]

That might bring out the feminists out. Hopefully that they will not get near to the track.

[@KymIllman]

Rayboss302 winner winner

[@ErikTheAndroid]

@@evonne_o The funny thing is that taking away grid girls takes away one of their jobs. Models and girls who work at public events like this rely on working at different events throughout the year to make a living. So removing them because they are apparently sexist or something actually hurts women rather than helping them. I have a relative that has done a lot of work in F1, not as a grid girl but as a hostess type thing and she always loved it.

[@captainseebas4234]

@@ErikTheAndroid Exactly. These "feminists" (luckly an extremely small portion of the female population, very vocal nonetheless) are all about "every body type is beautiful except if you're extremely attractive". I find it's just a jealousy thing tbh.

[@mapper7310]

Obviously I’m all for womens equality, but it’s not like women are being forced to do it. They probably enjoy doing and, good for them, likely earn a lot out of it. I don’t really get the anti grid girl thing

[@superbnik14]

I'm actually surprised at the growth of F1. So many of my friends that didn't care at all about motorsports in HS/Uni are now fans and followers of the sport.

[@palalabu]

i stopped following f1 in around 2012-2013 i think. and got back into it just recently, snowballing from one vid of Ric reviewing racing movies on GQ (i think). I'm surprised to see how much it change, and for the better. And while DtS is a really great show, it's interesting to find people who wasn't into F1 before decided to watch the docu lol. just bc i think it's something i wouldn't do. But good for them.

[@KymIllman]

The sport needs you.

[@passionatef1325]

I agree that Liberty has been good for F1. They have made it a more approachable, more entertaining sport. But I think you credit them with more than they deserve. The new tracks for instance. That's not something new they've done for F1, Bernie was big on expansion to new territories too. I believe under Bernie we would still have 22 GPs this year, perhaps more. The F1 app. Liberty only built on the evolution that had been taking place under Bernie. But do you know that the free app is not available in some countries? How do they justify that? In Kenya F1 is massive. Every GP weekend, F1 is always on top of the trends on Twitter. But we can't even download the free live timing app from the official app stores!

[@davidp.7620]

Having to pay to watch on TV...

[@Fieldsonyoutube]

The thing about grid girls and other sports where they had glamorus women doing stuff was the women were fighting against themselves, not the women doing it, but other women who would NEVER dream of parading in this type of way. I'm all for equal opportunities and pay and all that, but at the time the shall we call them the to posh to do glamour work didn't like the way glamour girls paraded around at events therefore putting them out of work