Button is really good at it, but never seems to really be enjoying himself when he’s part of the coverage. I do like Ant a lot, too, but he still is technically employed by Mercedes. Doesn’t bother me of course, but may be an issue with others. He is now retired from all other racing, though, so he could do it.
I re-read your post and see what you were saying now. One thing I did not realize is that the European Commission requires that they separate commercial and promotional entities from the rest of the sport. So, while the FIA technically does own the rights, in practice they do not (but of course still make their money from them with their agreement with FOM). But man, there is quite a rabbit hole with the history of FOCA/FOPA/FOM/SLEC/CVC/Liberty. Too many acronyms.
Just discovered this thread. I’m not a massive birder like some here, more of an opportunist like Patricio Swayze. I do, however, have an affinity for the California Condor. I’ve been out to see them a few times and went to the release that is hosted by the Peregrine Fund last year. Some photos. That last one and one of them above with the chick were really cool to see, since wild hatched condors are still extremely rare (but increasing!). That chick (1150) fledged about 2 months ago. The bird tagged R5 is the mother, and 19 is the father.
Kind of, but since FIFA governs international competition only, I think the more apt comparison would be EPL -> FA or UEFA. *not a soccer person, please correct if wrong.
You are conflating FIA and FOM. FOM has everything to do with the commercial rights, and Liberty currently owns it with Domenicali as CEO. FIA is governing body. They make and enforce the rules. Mohammed Ben Sulayem is the current president. They also sanction WEC, WRC, Formula E, and others. FIM is the motorcycle version, and they sanction MotoGP. Dorna Sports is MotoGP’s version of FOM.
I’ve been tempted to switch to Cooper ST Maxx, but went with KO2 again last time since I knew what I had in them. To add, I would get the KO2 over the regular Cooper AT3. The ST Maxx is a mud/all terrain hybrid.
Since you pointed out the headstock and tuner mounting location difference, I can’t unsee it. Not in a bad way, just something I look at on every one now, haha.
I actually was referring to the ‘58, even though they aren’t exactly the OE button style (not that they’re that different). Agree that Schallers are typically good. The Fender locking ones are excellent.
Good Nick Carver video here. The paper he uses for his customer print is the same stuff I use. It really is a great feeling seeing your stuff in a physical format. I highly recommend it.
It really is my least favorite part of the damn vehicle. Can also add to that: have rock shield bolts previously over tightened before your ownership that cause them to strip out. Part is not replaceable since it’s part of the core support, so I had to drill and tap. Went ahead and did all 4 so I have new threads and same bolt size on all of them. Stupid. I might actually get this just so I don’t ever have to touch it again. https://rcimetalworks.com/product/10-19-4runner-front-skid-plate/
Toyota’s management structure was god-awful. It’s no wonder they didn’t make any noise. They had way too much red tape between the race team in Cologne and everything else in Japan. At first, Honda had the same problems when they came back (and they aren’t even a chassis constructor), but they got it figured out. Gazoo Racing (set up by Akio Toyoda) has been better, but was too late for the F1 effort.