Formula 2?
I have started following Formula 1 again. Again? if thats a justification at all.
Formula 1 was the second passion (first was soccer) in my life, which I had 'discovered' way way back when I was around here. I was in class XI and my life revolved around studies, studies. For the uninitiated majority who grew up in India's western region, class XI and XII are probably the most wasted years from a 'life' perspective for anyone growing in the states of UP, Bihar. They, their parents, their pets and their maid servants eat, drink and shit IIT. I was no different.
But a beacon from those days over 10 years yore, was the unsupressable passion I cultivated for this sport which no one around me had even heard. Nowadays, Formula 1 is a more of a status symbol of the Gen X. The 'hi fi' junta watches it, follows it, wears Ferrari and McLaren T shirts. When I got hooked, I had no influences or impressions to lay claim to.
So it feels 'strangely great' to be back following the season races, qualifying, race days. What's changed? To tell you the truth.. only one thing. ME.
There is no adrenaline rush, there are no fist thumping, there are no screams. I just watch it like a dud!! This weekend at Silverstone, Sebastian Vettel of the Brawn GP won his second title of the season. He is a young chap, a German (incidentally, those who remember another illustrious German). I guess when I was 17, these drivers were sort of inspiration, role models on the age vs achievement curve. Now, ten years hence, my point of view has shifted forwards and my old ass doesnt see any role models :-(
Formula 1 was the second passion (first was soccer) in my life, which I had 'discovered' way way back when I was around here. I was in class XI and my life revolved around studies, studies. For the uninitiated majority who grew up in India's western region, class XI and XII are probably the most wasted years from a 'life' perspective for anyone growing in the states of UP, Bihar. They, their parents, their pets and their maid servants eat, drink and shit IIT. I was no different.
But a beacon from those days over 10 years yore, was the unsupressable passion I cultivated for this sport which no one around me had even heard. Nowadays, Formula 1 is a more of a status symbol of the Gen X. The 'hi fi' junta watches it, follows it, wears Ferrari and McLaren T shirts. When I got hooked, I had no influences or impressions to lay claim to.
So it feels 'strangely great' to be back following the season races, qualifying, race days. What's changed? To tell you the truth.. only one thing. ME.
There is no adrenaline rush, there are no fist thumping, there are no screams. I just watch it like a dud!! This weekend at Silverstone, Sebastian Vettel of the Brawn GP won his second title of the season. He is a young chap, a German (incidentally, those who remember another illustrious German). I guess when I was 17, these drivers were sort of inspiration, role models on the age vs achievement curve. Now, ten years hence, my point of view has shifted forwards and my old ass doesnt see any role models :-(
Labels: Old Age, Passion of the 666