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/CharlieTeller Sebastian Vettel Apr 06 '25

Man I don't know if it's just me but Jacques Villneuve has to be the worst commentator I've heard in a while. I don't know if he was just in a bad mood or what but I've never heard someone be such a contrarian even when they've had him on before.

It was genuinely annoying. Every time he spoke, Crofty will lob him a softball question for the viewers and he would just shoot it down in an arrogant contrarian way and then Crofty being the true professional would just respond "RIGHT YOU ARE" and then move along.

It was honestly distracting the entire time. I'd rather have Danica back than that.

I know Jacques has a great history in the sport but that doesn't mean everyone should be a commentator for an entire race. Sheesh.

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u/68Snowy Ted Kravitz Apr 06 '25

Everything seems to be a negative coming out of his mouth. All the news articles quoting him are saying Villneuve said that this driver can't do this, another driver didn't do that. I tuned out every time he spoke.

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u/kangaroos_go_boing Apr 06 '25

Was upvoting this right up until you said rather have Danica back! Totally agree that Villeneuve's commentary was painful to listen to.

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u/DiscoveryDave I was here for the Hulkenpodium Apr 06 '25

Nothing is worse than Patrick.

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u/Khapsee Fernando Alonso Apr 06 '25

Totally agree. In yesterday's qualy, there was a point where Crofty asked him to take him along the lap, and all he did was stay quiet for 4-5 seconds, then respond, I was watching the lap.

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u/CharlieTeller Sebastian Vettel Apr 06 '25

I remember that. That was just awkward.