The 2017 Formula One season has come to a close (cue the tears) and everyone goes into hibernation. Just like last year, and the year before that and many, many years before that. Here, I have drawn up five ideas to help you get your motorsport fix throughout the off-season.
Idea #1: Formula E
With the majority of motorsport series on their annual winter break, there is one championship that has just got underway for its fourth season and this series is Formula E. You've never heard of it? Do you live under a rock? Formula E (or FE for short) is a class of motor racing that uses electric powered cars and has attracted a number of well known drivers throughout its very short life thus far. And, although it sounds like remote control cars racing around the circuit, the driver proficiency provides excellent and close racing. Definitely not one to miss.
Idea #2: Go Racing!
Bored one weekend? Go to a karting track. There are plenty of tracks up and down the country to have a play with. Also, getting together with the crew for a quick race or two provides excellent social stimulation and competitiveness.
Can't afford a trip to the track? No worries, have a race on your gaming console. And if you can, race online with people from across the globe who share your passion for speed.
Also, a quick tip, if you happen to be on holiday or in or near Weston-Super-Mare, UK for one reason or another; they have a perfectly, realistic Formula One simulator at the pier. Thank me later.
Idea #3: Volunteer
You may have read "volunteer" and have thought "WTF?!?" But seriously, have you ever thought of volunteering at a karting track? I have never done this myself but I know people who have and not only do you get the satisfaction of being around motorsport and petrol heads but you get the experience and life lessons to take with you on your next venture. Who knows, you may even get offered a job.
Idea #4: Autosport Show
At the beginning of every year there is the infamous Autosport International Show in Birmingham, UK. A show dedicated to a whole heap of motorsport series, live interviews with some of motorsports well known and a great day out/experience overall. I'm hoping to go, are you?
Idea #5: Re-watch races
Ok, so here we are, #5. The last idea is pretty simple. Why not re-watch races or seasons from long ago? As we known, FOM are tight when it comes to copyright but I'm sure there will be links to races somewhere.
Ok, so that was my top five ideas to keep you sane throughout the motorsport winter period!
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