View Poll Results: How much F1 do you plan to watch in 2009, as compared with 2008?

18.03%

The same

62.30%

Less

11.48%

I'm done w/F1

3.28%

Undecided

4.92%

Voters: 61. You may not vote on this poll

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Feb 17, 2009 | 05:21 PM

#11

Integra21

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Originally Posted by 8_ball,Feb 17 2009, 04:19 PM

Actually, I didn't vote originally, did just now. FWIW, I'm a 'same' vote also. It's not that I'm maxed out and can't watch more, just too many competing things in the mix. But if not for all these changes (particularly the demise of Team Honda), I may have actually tried to watch a little more.

my apologies, I voted second for "same" and there was already a "done with F1" vote.

Same here - I will continue to watch practice, quali, pre race, race, post race. Its the highlight of my sunday! DVR ftw!

Feb 18, 2009 | 03:41 PM

#12

samerthehammer

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i will watch the same amount. after seeing the 09 cars, i became curious of how the season will turn out.

Feb 19, 2009 | 08:14 AM

#13

Penforhire

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From: La Habra

I'll watch the same as '08, everything I can, unless the season goes in the toilet somehow.

Feb 19, 2009 | 10:33 AM

#14

martin j

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From: Dunfermline.

I'll probably watch the first couple of events, practice, quali and the race, if it doesn't appear to be any better than last season I'll find something else.

Feb 19, 2009 | 11:43 AM

#15

Triple-H

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From: West Henrietta UPSTATE NY

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Originally Posted by 8_ball,Feb 17 2009, 07:19 PM

It's not that I'm maxed out and can't watch more, just too many competing things in the mix.

Thanks for the explanation, I was about to post asking you what your thoughts were before making the poll. I do find the results very interesting...

And I understand you challenge, I spend so much time on F1 I find it tough to keep up with Grand Am and ALMS, although I am trying harder and harder each year.

Feb 19, 2009 | 12:41 PM

#16

ZDan

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From: Pawtucket, RI

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Originally Posted by Triple-H,Feb 17 2009, 12:08 PM

To whomever voted - I'm done w/F1

Ohh boo hoo...

That would be me. Over the years I've followed, since '91, the tendency has been ever more towards totalitarian control and arbitrary rules changes that don't work.

It's gone from being a somewhat open formula where shrieking Ferrari and Honda V12's compete on even footing with Renault V10s and Ford V8's, to one very contrived and constrained and chock full of gimmickry.

Do I miss F1 from the early 90's? Yes. Will I miss what it has devolved into? No.

Feb 19, 2009 | 03:14 PM

#17

Stephenopoly

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From: NorCal

I'll still be there, even with the retarded changes

Feb 19, 2009 | 04:40 PM

#18

8_ball

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From: Lakewood, OH

Triple H, to answer your question directly, this is a passionate group and there has certainly been much, er, discussion, throughout the offseason. I wondered how much of this chatter would carry over to lower viewing.

I'm actually looking forward to the season. Nothing like getting up early on a summer Saturday morning and having my toast and tea while wachting Hobbs work the grid and then settling in to watch a good race that's usually over before the kids are out of bed.

Popeye, still waiting for your $0.02.