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[Branislav]

When is?

[RacingGreen]

Well the FIA General Assembly is in St Petersberg on 3-7 December and it is at the formal dinner at the end of that so I guess it's on the 7th.

[Branislav]

Will it be broadcast?

[w1Y]

Shouldnt we be arranging our own End of Season Autosport F1 Forum awards thread

[jonpollak]

Good idea.
There’s really only one category that matters

Best OP

Other categories could include:
Most myopic view of racing.
Best graph to uphold your point of view.
Most derailing minutiae used in a thread.
Best OT post.
Poster that’s knows it all yet has never left mums front bedroom.
Stupidest conspiracy theory.

And on and on.

Jp

[HuddersfieldTerrier1986]

No going to lie, it annoys me that basically the fans never actually see the champion receiving his trophy and celebrating. Instead it's all behind closed doors for people in motorsport who get invited. Is F1 (or motorsport in general) the only sport where you don't actually see the winner receive their medal/trophy at the end of the season?

[Branislav]

In Nascar we saw it right after the race.

 

And last Sunday was broadcasted FIM MotoGP Awards 2018 on my cable tv.

Edited by Branislav, 20 November 2018 - 17:38.

[SophieB]

The best thing about the FIA gala is how the third place driver gets laughed at by the fourth and fifth placed drivers, gleeful that they don't have to go and eat I don't know chicken in a basket and listen to Jean Todt.

[P123]

The FIA gala.... motorsports prize giving event, in which the number of those attending outnumbers those who give it any attention. Incredibly poorly done. A free evening out for the suits.

[Tsarwash]

The FIA gala.... motorsports prize giving event, in which the number of those attending outnumbers those who give it any attention. Incredibly poorly done. A free evening out for the suits.

Probably not free. I expect that tickets cost a thousand pounds or something. 

[sabjit]

Good idea.
There’s really only one category that matters

Best OP

Other categories could include:
Most myopic view of racing.
Best graph to uphold your point of view.
Most derailing minutiae used in a thread.
Best OT post.
Poster that’s knows it all yet has never left mums front bedroom.
Stupidest conspiracy theory.

And on and on.

Jp

 

Can we have "Most witty signature" as well.

[Atreiu]

Good idea.
There’s really only one category that matters

Best OP

Other categories could include:
Most myopic view of racing.
Best graph to uphold your point of view.
Most derailing minutiae used in a thread.
Best OT post.
Poster that’s knows it all yet has never left mums front bedroom.
Stupidest conspiracy theory.

And on and on.

Jp

Best Alonso thread, we've had a lot. I vote for the one on Horner calling him toxic.

Or was it Marko?

Edited by Atreiu, 10 December 2018 - 21:40.

[Atreiu]

Also, Indy had a collection of terrific OPs. They might as well have been the best threads of all this year. Period.

[Retrofly]

Good idea.
There’s really only one category that matters

Best OP

Other categories could include:
Most myopic view of racing.
Best graph to uphold your point of view.
Most derailing minutiae used in a thread.
Best OT post.
Poster that’s knows it all yet has never left mums front bedroom.
Stupidest conspiracy theory.

And on and on.

Jp

Add, "Best use of MS paint"

[GoldenColt]

"Most arrows in one comment".

[jonpollak]

Also, Indy had a collection of terrific OPs. They might as well have been the best threads of all this year. Period.

And your winner is .....
https://forums.autos...t/?fromsearch=1

Jp

[Atreiu]

And your winner is .....
https://forums.autos...t/?fromsearch=1

Jp

Agreed.

An OP like that must have taken weeks of work.

Worth it.

[Branislav]

What time is tomorrow Gala?

[SonGoku]

It's tomorrow in Petersburg, another thing horribly wrong in F1. A stupid ''party'' in suits for only the ''elite'', yeah that will bring the sport closer to the fans...

[jonpollak]

Rich people only.... in case you haven’t noticed.
Jp

[jonpollak]

For the OP. (That’s you Branislav)
FIA Prizegiving ceremony tonight will be live streamed on their Facebook from 8:30pm local (5:30pm UK).

Jp

[Branislav]

Live!

 

https://www.facebook...84966578712984/

[SonGoku]

Great. A Putin party, F1 and Todt would sell their own mother for some more money and influence. What a way to celebrate all the titles...

[Marklar]

Even Todt is bored



But Kimi has fun it seems 

[Nonesuch]

It's tomorrow in Petersburg, another thing horribly wrong in F1.

 

A stupid ''party'' in suits for only the ''elite'', yeah that will bring the sport closer to the fans...

 

It's an FIA party for the people who have accomplished something in the FIA's motorsport series.

 

Everyone from Junior Karting and Japanese Formula 4 to Formula 2 and African Rally is there.

 

Most people in racing, even the successful ones, aren't showered in millions like F1's drivers are.

 

Edited by Nonesuch, 07 December 2018 - 19:33.

[TomNokoe]

Kimi hammered lol

[monolulu]

Kimi hammered lol

Never seen him so animated 😂

Edited by monolulu, 07 December 2018 - 19:50.

[monolulu]

What an embarrassing ceremony The FIA should be ashamed. The poor girl presenting should get a medal!

[Stephane]

Now we know why it was never broadcast before. 

[SonGoku]

What an embarrassing ceremony The FIA should be ashamed. The poor girl presenting should get a medal!

 

Indeed, what a horror show, better to keep this for themselves next year...

[Lights]

Kimi Gala highlights

Vettel does pretty well to hide his laughter most of the time.

Edited by Lights, 07 December 2018 - 21:12.

[CrashPad]

Kimi seems to be totally hammered 

Good for him   

[Enkei]

Kimi's had a few drinks I guess. Almost dropped that trophy  

Edited by Enkei, 07 December 2018 - 22:04.

[krapmeister]

Everyone: Jesus this is so feckin' boring...

Kimi: Hold my b.. Hey wait, lemme finish that one. Hold my other beer.

Edited by krapmeister, 07 December 2018 - 22:33.

[DarthWillie]

Vettel giving mansell a run for his money with that moustache

[chrisj]

HAHAHAHA Raikkonen! That was awesome.

[Boxerevo]

Kimi was at least, drunk.

 

Beautiful Moustache Mr. Vettel.

Edited by Boxerevo, 08 December 2018 - 05:21.

[Jovanotti]

A finn's got to do what a finn's got to do I guess. As Danny Ric said, you're probably never rich enough to turn down free alcohol. I'd love to get pissed with him one night, even if I probably couldn't keep up one bit

Edited by Jovanotti, 08 December 2018 - 08:57.

[Vesuvius]

Kimi stealing the show lol

[Peat]

LOL - Tom Kristiensen getting a sneaky Kimi selfie. 

[ANF]

Beautiful Moustache Mr. Vettel.

Yes, really suits him well.

[Lights]

I don't know how Kimi does it. He's free to do anything and everyone loves it.

 

Imagine Lewis appearing this drunk at a FIA event. He'd be criticized and we'd get an apology on Instagram the next day.

[Peat]

I dunno, it'd be great to see Lewis loosen up. You only get to see faint glimmers of 'Lewis' when he's messing around in press conferences, and he can actually come across as likeable. The rest of the time, unfortunately, his behavior just seems so contrived that he's sticking a target on his own back. If you've got nothing to say, say nothing. Don't try and force out some poignant statement or sickly sentiment. 

[fzaza]

Kimi as always was the best 

[goldenboy]

Kimi lol, love it.

[Beannie]

Hahaha Kimi stole the show!   

The show was so boring so he's got to do what he's got to do...

 

Edited by Beannie, 08 December 2018 - 12:27.

[Chick0]

I don't know how Kimi does it. He's free to do anything and everyone loves it.

 

Imagine Lewis appearing this drunk at a FIA event. He'd be criticized and we'd get an apology on Instagram the next d

 

 

 

 

 

People think Kimi is cool and he behaves in a genuine way, that's why. 

 

The few videos of Lewis drinking and partying, i find cringy.. 

 

 

 

[basimi]

Kimi was at least, drunk.
https://www.youtube....h?v=ndgXCQw6F6s

Beautiful Moustache Mr. Vettel.

Pathetic people getting their smartphones out and filming it all. Although Kimi probably doesn’t give a f*

[monolulu]

People think Kimi is cool and he behaves in a genuine way, that's why. 
 
The few videos of Lewis drinking and partying, i find cringy.. 
 
 
https://www.youtube....h?v=D2ImOTo1k0Q
 
https://www.youtube....h?v=A6Z0rfau6f0

So Lewis enjoying himself in his own way isn’t genuine? Very different characters- to each his own.

[Balnazzard]

Kimi Gala highlights

Vettel does pretty well to hide his laughter most of the time.

Kimi definitely knew how to enjoy that boring event xD Never wanted to be there in the first place