The Formula 1 season is back, and I have to admit: it’s more than a phase.
I’ve watched most races within the past two years, Maru and I are going to the British Grand Prix later this year, and my family even got me a driving experience at the famous Silverstone Grand Prix track for my 30th birthday.
In the Formula 1 community, I’m what you’d call a “Neutral Fan”, meaning I don’t support a specific driver or team.
Instead, there are a handful of drivers and teams that I like seeing do well. And because that “handful” is about half the grid, I rarely disappointed.
This is in stark contrast to fans who are loyal to one driver. I even know folks who switch off the race if their driver crashes or has a bad start.
It’s a juxtaposition of density and volatility.
I spread my support, so I’m broadly happy with the result of most races.
Others concentrate their support, risking massive highs and painful lows on how their driver performs.
It’s comfortable to sit on the sidelines and be non-committal, but something tells me there’s more heart, soul, and fun when you go all in.
I’m also sure it applies to a lot more than Formula 1.