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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 22h

While we’re on the subject of governance, I’d love to see paid permanent stewards who are required to provide a detailed report of findings after each decision.

If I’m going to dream, I’m going to dream big. #F1

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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 23h

I dream of the day when the @FIA leadership is decided my merit and vision as opposed to the opaque back-room dealing that has been its legacy.

It’s been a joke for decades. The Presidency is “handed off” to successors. No one independent ever has a chance. #F1

Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 1d

Laura Villars starts legal action against FIA over election for president - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...

Laura Villars starts legal action against FIA over election for president

Swiss racing driver Laura Villars launches a legal action against motorsport's governing body to challenge its election process.

www.bbc.co.uk

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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 13d

Is the @FIA and its governance of @F1 better after MBS became president or worse?

Its election model for decades as given a massive benefit to the incumbent. That’s why there’s only ever a change when the President decides on his own to leave.

Good luck. We’re in the era of authoritarians. #F1

Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 13d

"The election for the president of the FIA is over," Tim Mayer has said, who confirms his campaign for the presidency has not ended.

"There'll only be one candidate, the incumbent, and that's not democracy. That's the illusion of democracy." #F1

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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · Jun 27

Some notes: (possible spoilers)

-you can’t race if you don’t qualify
-the Race Director decides red flag, not the Stewards
-that sausage kerb scene, uhm?
-there are 2 trophies for P1
-one needs an FIA superlicense and they are not easy to get

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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · Jun 27

I saw the #F1 film. Overall I enjoyed it. The visuals on track were spectacular.

When they cut to a side by side shot of the two cars I thought we were going to be treated to a Frankenheimer homage.

Loved @wbuxtonofficial.bsky.social in it.

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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · Jun 14

Sunrise at the Dunlop Bridge was one of the coolest moments of my life.

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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · Jun 14

The new paddock buildings in Montreal are really nice. Glad the teams have a more appropriate space. Great investment. #F1

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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · Jun 14

Oh I love WEC. Watching LeMans all day. I was there in 2018 and my love for it is total!

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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · Jun 14

You know, Max Mosley was pretty good at his job. It was a different time, but he lead the FIA with intelligence and strength.

He and Bernie made an impressive combination. Maybe a bit too cozy, but those were the years that made this sport what it is today.

Meanwhile….
#F1

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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · Jun 14

#CharlieIsMissed

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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · Jun 14

Interesting to see a race steward serve a race ban.

My tongue is bleeding.
#F1

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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · Jun 14

FFS. Danica is in Montreal. I love this sport but it’s testing me. #F1

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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · Jun 14

Chef’s kiss perfection. #F1

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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · Jun 14

The Yuki passing under red penalty is dumb. We have carve outs for passing cars “in distress” on the formation lap or under yellow. This needs to be fixed in the Regs. #F1

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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · Jun 12

They just did two massive updates. Brand new paddock building and this year new multilevel team hospitality buildings.

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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · Jun 12

Moving the Canadian Grand Prix to a slot in May THREE WEEKS after Miami is all you need to know about how #F1 is being run today.

Clown car, gong show.

I’ve had 4 tickets at the CGP for over 20 years.

Montreal in May can be COLD.

And don’t get me started on the #Indy500 conflict.

Muppets.

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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · Apr 18

Guyanese Chinese. It’s the best!

The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · Apr 18

@robbie-j.bsky.social it’s a very Good Friday!

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Sean Kelly @virtualstatman.bsky.social · Mar 20

We knew it was coming, but it’s still very sad to hear. He put Ireland on the F1 map and he even swore at me in Irish once, thinking that I wouldn’t understand him 🇮🇪

RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · Mar 20

Former Formula One team owner and TV pundit Eddie Jordan has died at the age of 76, his family have announced

Former F1 owner Eddie Jordan dies aged 76

Former Formula One team owner and TV pundit Eddie Jordan has died at the age of 76, his family have announced.

www.rte.ie

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Deadly Passions, Terrible Joys @deadlypassions-pod.bsky.social · Mar 17

Mark your calendars: Tomorrow (March 18), we're kicking off a two-part special digging into the explosive battle between the FIA and a consortium of teams called FOCA that nearly killed Formula 1.

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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · Mar 17

Yes. One would think that would be a straightforward and consistent way to deal with this. But…

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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · Mar 17

lol.

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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · Mar 17

They are not (to my knowledge) published anywhere publicly.

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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · Mar 17

Technical Directives are essentially clarifications to the Technical Regs. They are not publicly released and often contain important (even interesting) changes.

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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · Mar 17

How is it possible that I have beaten the FIA to @bsky.app?

Come on. #F1

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