Why Do Some People Think Formula 1 Is Boring?
- By Dr. AK Rana
Magnus Carlsen – a name that commands respect in the world of chess said something about Formula 1 . A prodigy, a genius, and undeniably one of the greatest to ever touch the 64 squares.
But recently, he said something that left us motorsport fans stunned:
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“Formula 1 is boring. It’s just a few cars roaming in circles.”
Furious?
Same here.
How dare anyone—let alone someone who knows what it means to master a craft—say a single word against the love of our lives?
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A sport we count down to every race weekend, schedule our lives around, and live for with every beat of our hearts.
“Formula 1 is boring?”
That’s a shallow take.
If you haven’t studied the sport, haven’t spent hours watching onboard replays, analysing tire strategies, and syncing your time zones with races across continents—then sorry, you don’t get to have that opinion.
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You can’t stroll into a Grand Prix weekend like it’s a casual Sunday movie and expect to “get it.”
The roar of the engine.
The strategic brilliance of pit stops.
DRS battles.
Qualifying drama.
Wet weather chaos.
The fierce midfield fights.
That one last-lap overtake that leaves your jaw on the floor.
It’s a symphony of precision, risk, and raw competition.
And no, not anyone can drive a car at over 300 km/h and kiss apexes at insane angles. It takes years of training, relentless discipline, and the kind of dedication that breaks bones, minds, and egos.
There are only 20 seats in F1.
Even if you reach there, your spot isn’t guaranteed. You’re on a hot seat—pressured from all sides—ready to be replaced at the blink of a sponsor’s eye or a poor qualifying session.
Champions aren’t born here. They’re forged.
Many enter, few ever win.
And only legends rewrite the sport’s history.
So yes,
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If someone watches F1 with zero context, without knowing drivers, tire compounds, or constructors’ standings—of course it might seem like “just cars going in circles.”
But that’s like watching a World Chess Championship without knowing the rules and calling it two people moving toys.
Magnus himself once admitted that even he finds chess boring sometimes. That’s the price of dominance—it numbs the thrill. Only when pushed to the edge, when defeat tastes bitter, does the joy of winning return in full flavour.
Remember how Magnus was defeated by D. Gukesh. The frustration on his face said it all.
Everyone, even champions, need worthy opponents to feel alive again.
And F1 is no different.
Be it Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, or whoever the next legend is—when they are pushed, cornered, and challenged—that’s when the sport ignites into something legendary.
So ,with all due respect—you’re a champion of chess. But in the world of Formula 1, it seems you’ve missed a few opening moves.
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We’ll still be here.
Living every practice session.
Every quali.
Every race.
Because F1 isn’t just a sport—it’s where our heart lies.
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