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Is F1 a new status symbol?
Been seeing a lot of girls age circa 25 listing F1 as their interests in dating apps. I dont really think they're into F1.
On a dating app, it's a tactic to attract wealthier men.
F1 events are expensive to attend, and the male fans who can pay for upgraded and VIP packages is a good barometer of their financial status. Additionally, F1 events have leaned into providing experiences for the "aesthetics." For example, at the Miami Grand Prix earlier this year, there was a multi-story VIP "island" that had unlimited food and drinks and a pool. Those people paid to be "seen" at an exclusive area of a world-renowned race, not to watch it.
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Hey, I’ve got sisters circa 25 who are into F1. Can’t speak to the dating apps.
They got into it with the Netflix series, as Friend suggests, but took it pretty seriously from there. Favorite drivers, teams, courses. They get up at ungodly hours to watch races from the other side of the planet. Even the qualifiers. Sure, they follow the interpersonal drama, but also the team beefs and the stuff about who’s starting or whatever. And, of course, they litigate rule changes about technical details like fuel rates. IMO that’s the mark of a real fan.
I think it’s because watching the races on sundays became a family thing during COVID. The girls were across the country, so they’d call in and watch together. What a time to be alive.
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Probably just because of that F1 Netflix documentary/reality show that was really popular. Played to typical reality show elements.
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