Formula 1 at the Olympics
I watched the opening ceremonies yesterday for the 2006 Turino Olympics. As is often the case, the ceremonies showcased the culture of the host nation; in this case, Italy.
Most of the display was very artistic, and I was beginning to worry that they would never get down to business and show off the finest thing to ever come out of Italy: the Ferrari.
Fortunately, the Italians did not disappoint. Part way through the ceremony, a beautifully painted Ferrari Formula 1 car made an appearance and displayed its awesome performance. Only in Italy can performance motoring be logically displayed alongside fine arts; the Ferarri looked right at home in the Olympic stadium.
For those of you who have never seen and heard a real Formula 1 car revving its engine as it does in the video, I want you to appreciate that the sound being emitted by the car is absolutely deafening. Formula 1 cars are extremely loud, and even at idle, that sole car would be shaking the bones of every person in that stadium. Awesome. Don't thank me. Thank Ferrari.
Most of the display was very artistic, and I was beginning to worry that they would never get down to business and show off the finest thing to ever come out of Italy: the Ferrari.
Fortunately, the Italians did not disappoint. Part way through the ceremony, a beautifully painted Ferrari Formula 1 car made an appearance and displayed its awesome performance. Only in Italy can performance motoring be logically displayed alongside fine arts; the Ferarri looked right at home in the Olympic stadium.
For those of you who have never seen and heard a real Formula 1 car revving its engine as it does in the video, I want you to appreciate that the sound being emitted by the car is absolutely deafening. Formula 1 cars are extremely loud, and even at idle, that sole car would be shaking the bones of every person in that stadium. Awesome. Don't thank me. Thank Ferrari.
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