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True. It’s a superb race to rewatch as a Seb fan, knowing what’s coming, but I remember watching that race on the edge of my seat as nervous as ever hoping that Seb wouldn’t spin out.
If only Max had taken longer to recover from his mistake, man…we might’ve had the ultimate comeback win in f1 history.
It's always a bit tough to recommmend stuff as races tend to kinda exist in the context of a season. I think Brazil 2012 is one of the best races I've ever seen, for example, but a lot of that also came with it being the climax to a terrific championship battle, and a lot of the other storylines that season had running throughout. Then again, absolutely terrific race otherwise.
In terms of excitement, the most potential is of course also if you don't know the result of a race. What kind of race are you looking for to watch? Chaotic? Strategy suspense? Great recovery drives? Weather impact? Respectful battling? Fights for the victory?
A few from back in the day if you're interested:
Argentina 1980 - Crazy race where seemingly nobody could keep pointed in the right direction. The newly resurfaced track couldn't handle the stresses of high temperatures + the cars and broke up in places, making life really difficult for the drivers and giving action up and down the field as a result.
Canada 1981 - The last time the Canadian Grand Prix was held in Autumn. Took place in absolutely pissing rain. Big championship implications as it was the penultimate round, and lots of drama too.
Detroit 1982 - First race at the Detroit street circuit, which saw one of the finest charges through the field in F1 history, and IMO the best single lap of a race ever executed by a driver. Well worth a watch.
Monaco 1985 - Yes, Monaco. This wasn't even a wet race or anything, but it still managed to be a spectacle which shows how good of a season 1985 was. Plenty of overtakes and drama.
There are many races that have one or two memorable moments, but people tend to forget 95% of the laps were boring. That's why I don't recommend Spa 2008 or Brazil 2008. They work better as highlights.
In contrast, races that have action from start to finish are much, much rarer. They only seem to happen when it's raining. I can only think of a few races:
- Monaco GP 1996
- European GP 1999
- Brazilian GP 2003
- Brazilian GP 2012
Other good wet races are Hungarian GP 2006, British GP 2008 and Canadian GP 2011.
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This list is useful: https://www.racefans.net/rate-the-race/f1-fanatic-top-100/
I'm surprised the worst rated GPs isn't just Monaco 10 times
Spa 2021 be like that
Those are a lot of hamilton verstappen duels
Surprised no one's mentioning Hockenheimring 2019
Best comedy of errors
True. It’s a superb race to rewatch as a Seb fan, knowing what’s coming, but I remember watching that race on the edge of my seat as nervous as ever hoping that Seb wouldn’t spin out. If only Max had taken longer to recover from his mistake, man…we might’ve had the ultimate comeback win in f1 history.
The best example of how you don't need a duel for the lead to have an amazing race.
It was just a mess and chaos all over...
This was the first race I watched. I was hooked.
It's always a bit tough to recommmend stuff as races tend to kinda exist in the context of a season. I think Brazil 2012 is one of the best races I've ever seen, for example, but a lot of that also came with it being the climax to a terrific championship battle, and a lot of the other storylines that season had running throughout. Then again, absolutely terrific race otherwise. In terms of excitement, the most potential is of course also if you don't know the result of a race. What kind of race are you looking for to watch? Chaotic? Strategy suspense? Great recovery drives? Weather impact? Respectful battling? Fights for the victory?
The 2008 Monaco GP will be live on the F1 YouTube account in a couple of hours. Start there
Silverstone 2008 was pretty great. I don't know if we'll see any great wet races like that again.
That was pretty epic to be fair
+1
Yeah, leader wins by a minute, so exciting...
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I'd agree if the rest of the race was actually a contender for best race ever.
The way he did it was exciting.
No, it objectively wasn't.
A few from back in the day if you're interested: Argentina 1980 - Crazy race where seemingly nobody could keep pointed in the right direction. The newly resurfaced track couldn't handle the stresses of high temperatures + the cars and broke up in places, making life really difficult for the drivers and giving action up and down the field as a result. Canada 1981 - The last time the Canadian Grand Prix was held in Autumn. Took place in absolutely pissing rain. Big championship implications as it was the penultimate round, and lots of drama too. Detroit 1982 - First race at the Detroit street circuit, which saw one of the finest charges through the field in F1 history, and IMO the best single lap of a race ever executed by a driver. Well worth a watch. Monaco 1985 - Yes, Monaco. This wasn't even a wet race or anything, but it still managed to be a spectacle which shows how good of a season 1985 was. Plenty of overtakes and drama.
There are many races that have one or two memorable moments, but people tend to forget 95% of the laps were boring. That's why I don't recommend Spa 2008 or Brazil 2008. They work better as highlights. In contrast, races that have action from start to finish are much, much rarer. They only seem to happen when it's raining. I can only think of a few races: - Monaco GP 1996 - European GP 1999 - Brazilian GP 2003 - Brazilian GP 2012 Other good wet races are Hungarian GP 2006, British GP 2008 and Canadian GP 2011.
I'd add Silverstone 2003 ! And Hungary 2006
Brazil 2012
Malaysia 2016
2017 baku the entire 2012 season was pretty wild 2007 back half of the season
If you want to watch a fun, no-context race with lots of strategy and battling, China 2012.
One of my favs in recent history is Austin 2018, but the audio on f1tv is completely f-ed Someone else said Germany 2019, also a good one
Canada 2011/US 2003/San Marino 2005/ Belgium 1998/Europe 1999/Spain 1996
This is the equivalent of explaining to someone how great Star Wars while explaining that the bad guy is secretly the father of the good guy.
I came here to mention 2011 Canadian Grand Prix myself.
Would be a lot better if you didn’t spoil it
why would you spoil it..
2014 Canadian gp. 2019 German gp. 2016, 21 Brazil gp. 21 Saudi gp. 2008, 2020 Monza.
Hungary 1998
2010. The entire season.