102 replies to this topic

[SophieB]

I thought it was great, in a cheesy Spinal Tap way. Lots of fun. Did you like it?

 

edited to add twitter vid link

 

https://twitter.com/...2402661376?s=21

[Marklar]

I laughed, so guess that's enough.

[MJB5990]

I really liked having it on the podium. Not sure about having the driver coming up with it but hey-ho.

[Aaaarrgghh]

I liked it about as much as I like the Mario Kart beep sounds at the start of the race, by which I mean not at all. 

[SophieB]

I really liked having it on the podium. Not sure about having the driver coming up with it but hey-ho.

That was the best bit! It conjures the hope that the mechanism will jam one day and the winner will have to awkwardly climb up, like out of the lift at Grace Bros department store.

[SilverArrow31]

Its not much different to the car being under the podium along with 2nd and 3rd. Its not really worth the effort IMO

I did miss it actually going up there though, Was Hamilton with it?

Edit: just seen it, I laughed, I laughed hard

Edited by SilverArrow31, 27 October 2019 - 21:17.

[Fastcake]

Yes it was a bit of fun! No harm in cheesing it up a little, it adds some atmosphere to what is too often a formulaic ceremony.

[Mat13]

I liked it, it was just missing a very small Stonehenge.

[johnwilliamdavies]

It worked because it was in front of thousands of enthusiastic Mexicans, 

[baddog]

Thats ****ed up and sad but funny.

[Laster]

Both yes and no. I don’t know, I really like having the winning car up there on show, but it was a bit weird to my eyes watching it be raised up with the very Americanised Formula 1 theme music.

[Fatgadget]

I guess this one is for those with access to behind the pay wall.

Us plebs will have to wait before commenting eh!

[SophieB]

I guess this one is for those with access to behind the pay wall.

Us plebs will have to wait before commenting eh!

there is a video in the opening post. Did it not work for you?

[Atreiu]

It was cheesy and odd enough for me to enjoy it. F1 can use a little more cheesiness and drivers close to people.

[NixxxoN]

I see this whole post race thing as some sort of "make up" to hide the dull race. I guess it was for the WDC decider that finally didnt happen, but still...

This sould be about racing and it should be the most exciting thing, not post race shows.

Edited by NixxxoN, 27 October 2019 - 21:45.

[noikeee]

Hahahahaha wtf, only just seen it

 

Could only have been better if Tiesto had come along with him in the elevator, playing a remix of the British anthem whilst doing some fake scratching.

 

Bet market is now open as to which celebrity will follow in Will Smith's steps and make an awkward radio communication with Lewis next week at Austin.

[DerFlugplatz]

If it's only once a year, why not but no more than that.

[Spillage]

Thought it was pretty funny. It's probably the best podium on the calendar in that stadium.

[coppilcus]

Too much...

Without the smokie Hamilton would’ve been great though!

[BuddyHolly]

Have to be honest and vote 'Don't know'.  as soon as the top 5 passed the flag, I turned the tv over.

[ANF]

I only watched it now on the Twitter link. The shot overlooking the crowd was really poor. The camera should have been right behind Lewis: overlooking the crowd, slighly panning, with Lewis in the foreground if you know what I mean. I liked his little jump though.

[JavierDeVivre]

I can't help but question if the outcome was worth all of the effort that was put into it to make it happen.

Did it really add anything? Not for me. Hamilton popping up stood on his car was novel but not necessary.

Edited by JavierDeVivre, 27 October 2019 - 23:00.

[Ruusperi]

No, unnecessarily theatrical. Surely, they got good shots for the Netflix show (which I don't care).

At least they played Bizet's Carmen, so not all traditions were ignored.

[4444]

Very professional wrestling like.

[SonGoku]

Hamilton was perfect for this, no driver
gets a crowd going like he does.

Edited by SonGoku, 28 October 2019 - 01:19.

[MikeV1987]

It was corny af.

Edited by MikeV1987, 28 October 2019 - 01:22.

[apreading]

I thought it was great!  Not sure it would work so well without an animated driver though - just imagine Kimi coming up looking disinterested...

[HPT]

I don’t like or dislike it but gosh Hamilton shouldn’t have stood on the car with legs crossed like a ballerina 😂

[TecnoRacing]

Yes it was a bit of fun! No harm in cheesing it up a little, it adds some atmosphere to what is too often a formulaic ceremony.

 

It was more hamming, rather than cheesing...

[teejay]

Yes - it's a party at Mexico so added to that feeling. 

[MasterOfCoin]

Some added Fireworks would set it off nicely.....

[goldenboy]

So dumb!!! I laughed my arse off lol.

It does kinda work for Mexico though so no biggie.

[Garndell]

For Mexico it fits in rather nicely, could have used more Rey Mysterio & a lot less Mariachi Stig.  It could also work in the other race up next, the Americans do love a gimmick but it would be quite wrong in Europe I think.

 

That was the best bit! It conjures the hope that the mechanism will jam one day and the winner will have to awkwardly climb up, like out of the lift at Grace Bros department store.

 

I knew Grace Brothers (Bros) was familiar, now I remember why.

 

https://en.wikipedia...u_Being_Served?

[Jazza]

A bit like the old Indy podium, just taken one step further.




It all happens so fast I’m rather indifferent to it. Nowhere near as distracting as the start of the US race a couple of years ago.

Edited by Jazza, 28 October 2019 - 04:04.

[theflyingwheel]

Lol even Hamilton’s car has more podiums than Hulk, Ocon and Sainz combined

[GoldenColt]

I loved it because it reminded me of this: https://youtu.be/TVbd-zYb4I8?t=48

[Clrnc]

Hahaha I love it. Mexico is and will always be special

[Stephane]

I'd love to see this kind of podium with Kimi winning the race. 

[shure]

I put no because for me it's a step on the slippery slope that leads to WWE.  Not a fan

[Huffer]

It was so cheesy, it made my sphincter cringe, But at the same time, it was pretty awesome - it's the exact sort of showmanship that would get Central America more into the sport. Maybe. 

Edited by Huffer, 28 October 2019 - 08:41.

[TomNokoe]

I'm pretty sure Hamilton wasn't supposed to rise with his car, but that made it all the more hilarious. He came outta nowhere!

[Anja]

In general I'm really ambivalent towards all the flashy celebrations and presentation introduced lately. I completely understand why they're doing it and I'm not really opposed to the idea itself, but most of the time it's just really forced. There's no heart behind it all, it doesn't feel natural, and doesn't fit with the overall atmosphere. In one word: desperate.

Edited by Anja, 28 October 2019 - 10:31.

[Marklar]

I'm pretty sure Hamilton wasn't supposed to rise with his car, but that made it all the more hilarious. He came outta nowhere!

He was actually,

From Adam Cooper's twitter pre-race

1. Race director Michael Masi confirms our story about the winning car on the podium: "The car finishing in 1st position... must then be pushed to the podium and onto the ramp which leads to the car elevator. A mechanic must sit in the car to steer it during this procedure."
2. "The winning driver will remain underneath the podium and stand next to their car on the platform. The platform will then be raised when their name is announced."
3. "Following the champagne celebrations, the participants are requested to move to the front of the platform and stand next to the winning car for a photo opportunity."

 

Well, okay, next to the car, not on it, but still xD

 

In general I'm really ambivalent towards all the flashy celebrations and presentation introduced lately. I completely understand why they're doing it and I'm not really opposed to the idea itself, but most of the time it's just really forced. There's no heart behind it all, it doesn't feel natural, and doesn't fit with the overall atmosphere. In one word: desperate. 

I agree, although I dont find it too bad here and there. Yesterday was good for a laugh at least.

Though the selfie-stick guy was pure BS otoh.

[Whatisvalis]

I do love Vet sometimes.

"I liked most of it except the selfie guy and the trophies. It's a shame. You have such a great race and they put so much effort into the race and then you get this shitty trophies that look boring."

[F1matt]

At one point I thought Vettel was going to spark the prick in the black suit clean out, its a shame the driver of the day voting had closed because he may have edged it.  Just for clarification day of the dead isn't till next week..don't Mexico have anything else worth celebrating? 

[CornishFellow]

Yeah what was even with that dancing selfie stick Luche Libre guy? So random and made no sense. The whole thing was waaay OTT, it's cringey enough when Americans do it, it didn't seem in keeping with Mexican traditions. The rising car scene would have jumped the shark if Hamilton was holding up a "Still I Rise" banner in the air.

[HuddersfieldTerrier1986]

The selfie stick guy was stupid, looked daft and basically he looked like a tit. Wish Vettel would've properly pushed him over. The less said about the shite sponsor trophies the better.

[goldenboy]

I'd love to see this kind of podium with Kimi winning the race.

Haha yep, one extreme or the other. Either kimi who would look extremely embarrassed or Ricciardo that would ham it up to 11.

Hamilton and vettel were probably the worst candidates to make it work in a funny way.

[Huffer]

I see a fair few people complaining about the podium being too showy and glitzy - but if I'm honest, I think that it's the dead-pan, serious, no-fun demeanor of the sport in general that puts many people off watching F1. I get it F1 is serious business - but why does it have to be so serious on the outside? I've come around to the idea of making the show, at least on the surface and in terms of presentation, more of a spectacle. 

[goldenboy]

I loved it because it reminded me of this: https://youtu.be/TVbd-zYb4I8?t=48

Haha that is vintage Chris Rock.

What you mean Blair witch was only 60 thousand dollars? Someone walking round with 59 thousand dollars!