21 replies to this topic

[JHSingo]

Now that the season is over, I thought it might be interesting to find out which race or races people have enjoyed the most.

 

For me, the three obvious ones that stick out are Bahrain, Canada and Hungary. Three of the best F1 races I think I've ever watched.

 

But there have also been several others I've enjoyed too. The wheel-to-wheel racing at Silverstone and Hockenheim was good, and I enjoyed the races at Monza, COTA and Interlagos as well. Today's race wasn't too bad, but I'll limit myself to those for now.

Edited by JHSingo, 23 November 2014 - 17:58.

[Kobasmashi]

In a purely sporting sense I thought Suzuka was a cracker (once it finally got going!), but it was sadly overshadowed by Bianchi's accident.

[MikeV1987]

Canada and surprisingly Bahrain.

[Masteroftheuniverse]

For me it was Hungary, watching a Red Bull beat the mighty Merc on merit was a pretty sweet moment

[Cyanide]

Bahrain, Canada and Hungary.

 

Overall the racing was good this year but could have been a lot better. There were some really dull races like in Russia, Singapore and China. 

[Dalin80]

For me it was Hungary, watching a Red Bull beat the mighty Merc on merit was a pretty sweet moment

 

I wouldn't stretch to say entirely on merit, Hamilton who normally has excellent races there had to start from last due to a qualy fire and Rosberg who started from pole was heavily hampered by a safety car knocking him out of position and strategy. If both the mercs had got trouble free races then I'm sure the end result would have been quite different.

[Lights]

Canada and Suzuka delivered as usual. To be honest it's hard to remember much about specific races though.

[wj_gibson]

I thought the single best on-track duel of the year was Alonso and Vettel at Silverstone.

[BadVoice]

Bahrain - race of the decade IMO 

[thegamer23]

Bahrain was amazing.

Not only the titanic battle bewtween Hamilton and Rosberg (maybe the best fight for the lead of the last decade), but close racing also at the back with Force India, Williams, Red Bull & Ferrari. 

My vote goes to Bahrain, for the second year in a row a classic. 

Edited by thegamer23, 23 November 2014 - 18:20.

[Amin]

Spa was the highlight of the year for me. It was the first race I've ever attended and Kimi had his best result of the season. I really enjoyed that race.

[SylvesterDiResta]

I think I enjoy most races, even if, in retrospect, they're not particularly stunning, but I've tried to narrow it down for this year:

 

Bahrain - the Mercedes dual, just taking off after the Safety Car came in, plus the other team-mate duals.  

Monaco - I know that overtaking is limited, but Bianchi did manage at least one (that I remember), and of course he and Marussia got their first points, so from a feel good perspective, I enjoyed the race.

Austria - too young to have seen any races here before, but I really enjoyed it, one of my favourite tracks now. Lewis' first lap was extremely enjoyable, as was the fact Williams were a threat. 

Great Britain - as has already been said, the Alonso/Vettel scrap - I really enjoyed watching them race each other hard, and it was very amusing to hear them on the radio. 

Germany - enjoyed watching Lewis come back through the field, and Daniel Riccardo too. 

Hungary - a lot of fun, especially with the rain at the start. 

Singapore - JEV's overtakes were a highlight for me. 

Japan - obviously before Jules' crash. Vettel and Ricciardo's overtakes, Lewis's speed after he overtook Nico, plus the overtake and the preamble to that. 

 

Hoping my list will be as long next year

[ANF]

According to the Rate the GP threads: Canada (10), Hungary (9), and Japan (9). (Bahrain only got an 8 because there was "too much action" going on.)

[Jamiednm]

Bahrain was the crown jewel of this season, absolutely outstanding race through the field but particularly between Hamilton and Rosberg.

 

I also massively enjoyed Spain and Singapore because I attended them.

[Nigol]

Bahrain hands down.

[HammyHamiltonFan]

season itself was pretty good imo, Bahrain was probably the most exciting, as a Brit I probably enjoyed Silverstone most though, all of Lewis 11 wins in fact, definitely going to get the season review blu-ray when it's out!

[MastaKink]

Canada,Bahrain and GB in that order for me.

[Nonesuch]

There were four races this year that I rated 7/10 (my highest score this year) in the customary post-race threads: Canada, Germany, Hungary, and Belgium.

[F1ultimate]

Bahrain was such an unrivalled demonstration of Mercedes' dominance. Both drivers had nothing to lose but all to gain and went flat out. I think I will rewatch it again during the winter.

[Timstr11]

Bahrain. Hands down. For 2 reasons. 

It was the first true demonstration of the W05's dominance.

It was the first gp that literally set the stage for the battle between ROS and HAM.

[PlatenGlass]

I think while Bahrain was a very good race, it didn't match the drama and excitement of Canada. I think the racing was generally very good this year, despite the Merc's dominance, and most races were exciting to some extent, but to me Canada tops it.

[P123]

Bahrain stands out- two rounds of a fierce intra-team battle for the lead. Canada, Hungary, Japan (well, it was a great race until Bianchi's accident) and USA would complete my top 5.

The only two races that were a real disappointment were Australia and Russia.