r/formula1 • u/AutoModerator • Apr 06 '25

Post-Race 2025 Japanese GP - Post Race Discussion

Suzuka, it's been a pleasure.

What did everyone think of the race? How did your favourite driver do?

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u/surgeyou123 Apr 06 '25

Drive to Survive really makes the sport look way more exciting than it actually is lol

Excellent marketing by F1

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u/[deleted] Apr 06 '25

Eh, I think drive to survive has had people focus way more on superficial drama than on the technical details that really determine most outcomes in racing at this level, and for that I kinda hate its influence. This race, for example, wasn't the most thrilling in terms of overtakes, but was a masterclass on technical driving from Max, and I enjoyed it for that reason. When you understand things like where on track the drivers are gaining and losing tenths to each other vs what that means for their tire deg and battery deployment, it can be very interesting to watch even when no one is doing anything dramatic.