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F1 at the Olympics

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  • #134074
    Noah
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    Just something I was thinking about, with the Olympics coming to Sochi in February, and the Sochi International Street Circuit debuting on the F1 Claendar in 2014. Each driver can race for their country with their 2013 car. One weekend, Friday-Sunday. If you dont think about all the impracticalities of racing in Russia in February, I think it would be fantastic, and definitely a more practical idea in the 2016 Rio Olympics. THoughts?

    #247630
    f199player
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    Would never happen, Olympic rules say that the athlete must play the vital role

    “Frankly speaking, the concept we are having is the Games are about the competition for the athletes, not for equipment. Therefore, while having a lot of respect, they will not be included into the Olympic program.” Jacques Rogge

    #247631
    Craig Woollard
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    Perhaps if all the cars were the same. But that was what happened with the old A1GP series… And that flopped.

    #247632
    andae23
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    Sports that depend primarily on mechanical propulsion, such as motor sports, may not be considered for recognition as Olympic sports

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_sports

    #247633
    Steven
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    Seems like a lot of the F1 drivers ride bikes: therefore, Rio 2016, they’ll have to borrow Interlagos for a Formula Bicycle race (unless there’s some other track in or around Rio).

    Maybe they can get a bunch of those pedal-powered 911s that Hammond tested (the Ferdinand GT3 RS) and stick the F1 drivers in there. No actual cyclists, only F1 drivers in pedal Porsche around Interlagos. Imagine having to pedal with a fixed gear up those grades…

    #247634
    Steven
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    By the way, that last post was a joke… unless you’re Jacques Rogge and this idea intrigues you. In which case, yes, it’s a real idea, but it’s mine, so I’d like to join the IOC and make sure it’s implemented correctly.

    #247635
    Noah
    Participant

    haha Jeremy Clarckson would be so thrilled to see the 911 make its olympic debut

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