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The History of F1 Design

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Re: The History of F1 Design

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Post by pentagrama »

This is exactly what happens when Chrome lacks native autoplay controls and most designers do not even consider that some users might block autoplay altogether. On Firefox, which I have configured to block autoplay, the article opens with a blank space. No video, no fallback, no context. Just dead air.

It is honestly bad practice that Chrome does not provide proper user-level control over autoplay anymore. This encourages lazy design patterns where autoplay is assumed as default behavior and accessibility or user preference gets ignored.

That said, Firefox could improve too. At least show a play button, a poster frame, or something to indicate there is a video element there. Right now it just looks broken. Both browser vendors and designers need to do better.

Re: The History of F1 Design

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Post by brightball »

johnwalkr wrote: post #48
brightball wrote: post #15

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Wow, I read your comment before I clicked. What were they thinking. I’ve been getting into F1 this summer since the movie got my interest up.

If you live in a region where F1TV is standalone (eg: US) and not part of an expensive sports package (eg: UK) it's good value. You can watch old races and related content, and each race weekend there is a good 4 hours worth watching live (qualifying and race, with good pre/post content). You can open multiple streams with the main race footage, any driver's live on-board video and radio, and various screens of telem…

Yea, I subscribed and used it to watch the Hungarian GP this past weekend. The driver view was really intense!

I’ve been catching up by binging a lot of content that was recommended to me. The movie Rush (2013) was great. Brawn on Hulu was a fantastic story. Currently shopping for some vintage gear from them.

Watching a little Drive to Survive on Netflix too.

Re: The History of F1 Design

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Post by brightball »

bookofjoe wrote: post #42
brightball wrote: post #15

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Wow, I read your comment before I clicked. What were they thinking. I’ve been getting into F1 this summer since the movie got my interest up.

Give yourself a treat and visit an Apple Store for a Vision Pro demo: ask to see the newly released immersive video where you're in the cockpit with Brad Pitt as he roars down the road. Fantastic!

…I will definitely do that

Re: The History of F1 Design

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Post by WillPostForFood »

juancn wrote: post #17
gherkinnn wrote: post #16

Other than the strange scrolling (works on my iOS Safari, but why?) this is very well done. Clearly a lot of thought went in to it, many nice details in the assets and overall presentation. The illustrations of the drivers and their cars are separate layers than move ever so slightly. That amount of care isn't strictly required but it was done and my day is better for it. Thanks. No affiliation, no interest in F1, ju…

I like the Renault V10 better, although the Ferrari V12 is a close second. I think even Hamilton agrees! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I0R5yZ80rA

Not a great engine, but I loved the sound the BAR Honda V10:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBxw4whvBiA

Re: The History of F1 Design

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Post by alberth »

So odd they just skipped over Max in their history timeline.

4 consecutive world championships. Most wins in single season ever in history.

Though no one probably got to the end due to the horrible UI of that page.

Re: The History of F1 Design

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Post by yazantapuz »

I have fond memories of watching F1 races with my dad in the late '90s and early '00s. Legends like Lauda and Gilles Villeneuve were mythical figures from a distant past to me. Now, for my children, Schumacher, Häkkinen, and Damon Hill are in that very same position... how time flies.

Re: The History of F1 Design

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Post by pixxel »

blueside wrote: post #40
juancn wrote: post #17

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I like the Renault V10 better, although the Ferrari V12 is a close second. I think even Hamilton agrees! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I0R5yZ80rA

F1 has never been the same for me since they got rid of the engine sound, I miss it so much

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Re: The History of F1 Design

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Post by aryonoco »

juancn wrote: post #17
gherkinnn wrote: post #16

Other than the strange scrolling (works on my iOS Safari, but why?) this is very well done. Clearly a lot of thought went in to it, many nice details in the assets and overall presentation. The illustrations of the drivers and their cars are separate layers than move ever so slightly. That amount of care isn't strictly required but it was done and my day is better for it. Thanks. No affiliation, no interest in F1, ju…

I like the Renault V10 better, although the Ferrari V12 is a close second. I think even Hamilton agrees! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I0R5yZ80rA

The Renault V10 is simply sublime.

Here it is, after winning the championship at the hands of Alonso, “singing” we are the champions:

https://youtu.be/8aArSn4IhHI

Re: The History of F1 Design

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Post by broeng »

brightball wrote: post #52
johnwalkr wrote: post #48

Earlier quoted context omitted.

If you live in a region where F1TV is standalone (eg: US) and not part of an expensive sports package (eg: UK) it's good value. You can watch old races and related content, and each race weekend there is a good 4 hours worth watching live (qualifying and race, with good pre/post content). You can open multiple streams with the main race footage, any driver's live on-board video and radio, and various screens of telem…

Yea, I subscribed and used it to watch the Hungarian GP this past weekend. The driver view was really intense! I’ve been catching up by binging a lot of content that was recommended to me. The movie Rush (2013) was great. Brawn on Hulu was a fantastic story. Currently shopping for some vintage gear from them. Watching a little Drive to Survive on Netflix too.

The Senna series from 2024 is also pretty good.
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