Pre-race 1 min silence - minority of drivers shame

[f1atic]

Originally Posted by Kicking-back

I think, to be fair, there was no announcement about when the silence was over, which led to a lot of awkwardness.

This may be correct, but there certainly was an announcement of when it began (at least for all but some of those on the grid). I was appalled to say the least. It was no less than disrespectful and looked bad for F1!

[Mal]

Originally Posted by MikeHoyer

It always gets me as to why British people generally DON'T stand for the national anthem. Usually there is a distinct lack of interest unless it's for something major like this.

You should go to LeMans where thousands of people stand in silence for the British anthem and the respectfully stay silent for the French one.

[thejester]

Originally Posted by mac

A touch paranoid perhaps?

It's a mark of respect - military aircraft often perform flyovers as a mark of respect.

Come off it.

No paranoia. Just my reaction. Don't think a parade of weaponry is appropriate in this circumstance, especially a stealth bomber. I understand this is the way of things, especially in the US, but no, I won't come off it.

[MikeHoyer]

Originally Posted by Mal

You should go to LeMans where thousands of people stand in silence for the British anthem and the respectfully stay silent for the French one.

I have, that was possibly the exception.