Continuation: Absolutely don’t buy into the weak view we shouldn’t put them through this kind of challenge. Check out Senna in Brazil, Stewart at rainy Nurburgring, Lauda post crash, etc etc

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  • CaptDust@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    I don’t think they should race in Qatar to begin with, but if they must - it needs to be moved into cooler months. Drivers will always drive, there is no question of their dedication and desire to take a win, but athletes also shouldn’t be subjected to inhumane competition conditions. How many red flags have gone out because the track conditions were poor? Why isn’t heat taken as seriously?

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      For all we know it was another Saudi situation where everyone knew it was unsafe but the country implied they couldn’t leave without racing