MoerasGrizzly
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that mustache though
He looks like a WW1 general.
that mustache though
Whether you see it as a positive or a negative, one things for sure, it's the end of an era.
Even better, Carey has just announced Ross Brawn will be Managing Director in the racing side of things, effectively where Bernie messed up most.
I've always wondered two things about people who have contempt or loathing for someone in power. First, do they understand the job and responsibilities, and second, how well informed are they of the decisions of that person and the surrounding circumstances.
Common parallels are parenting, management, business ownership, and politicians, and this certainly applies. It's fascinating how much a little perspective can change opinion when taking on the duties of such roles.
I've not been 100% thrilled with the direction of F1 the last few years but I don't know the first thing about running a sport at the level Bernie has (and I can't imagine many do), nor do I know the why's and how's of decisions or circumstances, so I for one will just admire his accomplishments and look forward to the next guy who takes the helm doing, hopefully, at least just as good a job.
^^This is a true story.The last few years have been utterly dull on track, nothing but eight-tenths tire management competitions with one team dominating essentially unopposed. The biggest drama during the season is always reality-TV-level off-track nonsense and when it comes to the races you only get drama when the Mercs wreck each other or somebody boneheads a pit strategy.
Behind the scenes it's becoming so expensive to participate in that it's tough to fill a full grid of cars, and some of the iconic tracks of the sport are threatening to pull out because they can't afford to host races. And it's become so expensive to attend that Bernie jokes about still having enough money left to attend a race.
Ever wonder why a growing number of the population despise these people who changed us from fans to a revenue stream.Bernies parting crack about stll being able to afford the prices he set clearly shows he's next job should be guarding the front lawn next to the birdbath.I've always wondered two things about people who have contempt or loathing for someone in power. First, do they understand the job and responsibilities, and second, how well informed are they of the decisions of that person and the surrounding circumstances.
Common parallels are parenting, management, business ownership, and politicians, and this certainly applies. It's fascinating how much a little perspective can change opinion when taking on the duties of such roles.
I've not been 100% thrilled with the direction of F1 the last few years but I don't know the first thing about running a sport at the level Bernie has (and I can't imagine many do), nor do I know the why's and how's of decisions or circumstances, so I for one will just admire his accomplishments and look forward to the next guy who takes the helm doing, hopefully, at least just as good a job.
The Bern ran Brabham and won more than a few titles. He was very successful as a team owner but after becoming president of FOCA ( and leading the fight against the drivers) he got bored with Brabham and figuratively, if not literally, deserted the team.I've always wondered two things about people who have contempt or loathing for someone in power. First, do they understand the job and responsibilities, and second, how well informed are they of the decisions of that person and the surrounding circumstances.
Common parallels are parenting, management, business ownership, and politicians, and this certainly applies. It's fascinating how much a little perspective can change opinion when taking on the duties of such roles.
I've not been 100% thrilled with the direction of F1 the last few years but I don't know the first thing about running a sport at the level Bernie has (and I can't imagine many do), nor do I know the why's and how's of decisions or circumstances, so I for one will just admire his accomplishments and look forward to the next guy who takes the helm doing, hopefully, at least just as good a job.