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F1 in Valencia, why so few boats?

Discussion in 'YachtForums Yacht Club' started by Pascal, Jun 23, 2012.

  1. Pascal

    Pascal Senior Member

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    Looks like attendance in Valencia is even worse this year ... Looking at the TV footage, Docks are only 25 to 30% full! I know things are tough in Spain but this is beyond bad!
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    Fishtigua Senior Member

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    Last years race was so dull due to lack of overtaking and the fact you can see nothing from the boats, its blowing and Valencia is the most broke city in the Spanish economy, I can't think of a single reason. :rolleyes:
  3. Pascal

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    Well races have been anything but dull this year thanks to DRS and the new pirellis...I guess the lack if view is the main issue
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    Fishtigua Senior Member

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    With the wind up your rear-end on the straight this year, you'll probably be a bit quicker shutting the darned DRS and take a spinnaker run down there. :D

    No, joking apart, with Seb V just that bit quicker per lap than everyone else it will be interesting to see how long the Pirellis last under such torment. Lewis is a bit too aggresive on them also.

    Yet another different winner? Lotus/Renault are looking hot.

    What do you think?
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    Awesome result, what a podium - Fernando, Kimi & Michael. And Maldonado, you are my hero :) Pity about the piss poor attendance by the yachting community :confused: