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matt90 commented on the post, IndyCar team changes car's number to avoid "reprehensible associations" 1 day, 3 hours ago
I didn’t say they do. But promotional images, particularly of the 2 cars next to each other, would most likely read as 1488 for anybody who already knows the association of those numbers. Same if you had 2 cars […]
matt90 commented on the post, IndyCar team changes car's number to avoid "reprehensible associations" 1 day, 6 hours ago
So you genuinely think a hypothetical situation of a team hiring drivers with logos that combined spell Nazi wouldn’t lead to ridicule and therefore embarrassment?
I wondered if some people might think the […]
matt90 commented on the post, IndyCar team changes car's number to avoid "reprehensible associations" 1 day, 8 hours ago
Because a change of logo would be a fairly minor way to avoid embarrassment for themselves and sponsors down the line. Much like asking a driver to pick a different number so that their promotional material […]
BasCB commented on the post, Sexist comments Ben Sulayem made in 2001 "do not reflect his current beliefs" 1 day, 9 hours ago
I’m fine with people looking it up and asking about it, he’s a public figure and the remark was public when made after all @banbrorace
But I see little reason to give it more attention than it deserves – he […]
matt90 commented on the post, IndyCar team changes car's number to avoid "reprehensible associations" 1 day, 9 hours ago
It’s because the other car is 14 and 1488 is a neo Nazi symbol, not just 88. It would be like having one driver with the initials and a logo of a stylised NA and then hiring a driver with ZI initials. You might […]
matt90 commented on the post, IndyCar team changes car's number to avoid "reprehensible associations" 1 day, 9 hours ago
If you read this as deciding a 2 digit number has Nazi connotations, it sounds a bit silly, and that it would actually enforce any association.
But it sounds like the issue really is that the team were due to […]
Keith Collantine wrote a new post, IndyCar team changes car's number to avoid "reprehensible associations" 1 day, 23 hours ago
IndyCar team Foyt has changed the number that one of its cars will use this year due to “ideologic and symbolic references”.
The team announced last week its driver Benjamin Pedersen had chosen to use the […]
BasCB commented on the post, Crypto betting firm Stake join Alfa Romeo as former sponsor Orlen moves to AlphaTauri 2 days, 4 hours ago
That would be a positive sign @tifoso1989, it would mean they haven’t yet siphoned off most of that!
BasCB commented on the post, No number one driver policy at Ferrari, Vasseur tells Sainz and Leclerc 2 days, 4 hours ago
Yeah, it really depends on how the drivers do compared to each other.
BasCB commented on the post, Wickens confirms interest in return to IndyCar after spinal injury 2 days, 4 hours ago
Quite true Louie. It would be epic to see him have a shot at winning the 500 now, but regardless of whether it happens, he has already shown the world who he is and what he is able to do.
Keith Collantine wrote a new post, Vasseur reveals talks with Binotto and Todt in preparation for Ferrari start 2 days, 5 hours ago
New Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur revealed he has spoken to two notable predecessors in preparation for taking over the role.
He has already met with Mattia Binotto, who has been replaced by Vasseur […]
Keith Collantine wrote a new post, How years in Mercedes' F1 simulator are "bearing fruit" for Formula E rookie Hughes 2 days, 6 hours ago
Jake Hughes distinguished himself on his Formula E debut by taking third place on the grid and fifth at the chequered flag following a race-long scrap with a series champion Lucas di Grassi.
That was well […]
Keith Collantine wrote a new post, Wickens confirms interest in return to IndyCar after spinal injury 2 days, 20 hours ago
Robert Wickens, who suffered spinal injuries in an IndyCar crash five years ago, has confirmed his interest in returning to the series.
The 33-year-old suffered spinal cord injuries when his car was launched […]
Keith Collantine wrote a new post, Vasseur vows to understand 'every single mistake' Ferrari made as he targets title 2 days, 20 hours ago
Ferrari’s new team principal Frederic Vasseur says the team has everything it needs to win the world championship in his first year in charge.
The new man leading Formula 1’s most famous team has begun a review […]
Keith Collantine wrote a new post, Verstappen is installing a simracing rig in his private jet – Marko 3 days, 12 hours ago
Max Verstappen is installing a simracing rig on his private jet, according to Red Bull’s motorsport consultant Helmut Marko.
The two-times world champion is an avid simracer and competes in top-level […]
Keith Collantine wrote a new post, FIA president Ben Sulayem was "sucked into F1" last year. Will that change in 2023? 4 days, 7 hours ago
Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been president of the FIA for a little over 12 months. During that time Formula 1, undoubtedly the governing body’s most famous series, has kept him busier than he would like.
He was […]
Keith Collantine wrote a new post, 'FIA's attempt to silence Hamilton and others is seriously disturbing' – rights groups 5 days, 2 hours ago
Human rights organisations have urged FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem to tear up new regulations which prevent drivers from voicing political views.
Revisions to the International Sporting Code which came […]
Keith Collantine wrote a new post, F1 criticises FIA president's "unacceptable" comments over "$20bn price tag" 5 days, 5 hours ago
Formula 1 has criticised comments made by president Mohammed Ben Sulayem yesterday regarding the value of the sport in a letter to the FIA.
Ben Sulayem said the FIA would be “cautious about alleged inflated […]
BasCB commented on the post, US drivers like Sargeant need F1 experience before joining Haas – Steiner 5 days, 6 hours ago
Indeed. Off course by then, the question the driver will ask would be: Why would I go to your team Mr. Steiner, when there are better teams interested in me.
BasCB commented on the post, Hamilton sees diversity gains in F1 years on from his 'traumatising' experience of racism 5 days, 7 hours ago
Because you wouldn’t deny it is happening to others in that case S.
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