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The Spare Steward

@sparesteward.bsky.social
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There are 4 FIA Stewards for every F1 race. I’m the 5th. I’m the Spare Steward. Formerly FCW (@charlie_whiting)

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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
So much for getting out to see the podium.
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Race Director Rui Marques and Deputy Race Director Paul Burns inspect the marshals and the damage repair from the F2 incident. #F1 #canadagp
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
More “eat the rich” chants. But the empty lorry got lots of cheers! #F1 #canadagp
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Those are white flecks are tiny snowflakes. It’s that cold. I want my June race back! #F1 #canadagp
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
And SC #4. #F2 #canadagp
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Bernd is really earning his paycheque today. That’s SC #3 plus a VSC. #F2 #canadagp
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
The pit lane should NOT be open when there is a recovery vehicle on track picking up a car that went into the barrier coming out of the pits. Some of these guys were going way too fast to rejoin the pack under SC. #F2 #camadagp
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Hi again, Bernd. #F2 #canadagp
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Ok that’s not gone well. Straight into the wall on pit exit after putting on new soft tyres. Ouch. #F2 #canadagp
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Hi Bernd. He’s parked at the pit exit awaiting the pack. Wall of Champions claims another victim. A few laps through the pit lane coming. #F2 #canadagp
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Track is drying. #F1 #F2 #canadagp
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
I’m really enjoying this #F1 Academy race! Some great wheel to wheel racing in the wet!
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
This new expensive table by the track beer garden was at one point GA. And the hill between GS 11/12 was a great spot.
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Made it in time for the F1 Academy race! It’s drizzling a tiny bit. #F1 #canadagp
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Slap or no? #canadagp #f1
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Apparently the secret is to leave 3h before you want to be at the circuit. Then you arrive in 30 minutes. #canadagp #f1
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
The good news is the queue for a “reasonably priced beer” is now short. #canadagp #F1
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
I just submitted this to the circuit as “fan of the day”. Thank you, marshals! ❤️
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Been a great #F1 Qualy so far. Hadjar!! Clouding over. Definitely wet tomorrow. #camadagp
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
What’s next?
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
We’re not going to make it. Just one long queue after another. TV is looking like the way to experience F1 in 2026.
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
There was once a time that leaving 2h before the start of the session was plenty of time. Not anymore. #canadagp #F1
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
It’s been a while since I’ve had one of these at an #F1 race. Welcome back! #canadagp
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
❤️ our marshals! #canadagp #F1
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Way ahead of you!
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
I’m getting over it. #canadagp #f1
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
I’d like to thank the @fia for opening their garages and letting #canadagp fans see the safety and medical cars up close today. #F1
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Hard to believe it’s been 7 years since we lost Charlie. He’s missed by so many. And the sport has suffered without his leadership. I’ll forever be grateful for the time I got to spend with him. #F1
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
@robbie-j.bsky.social it’s a very Good Friday!
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Charlie Whiting August 12, 1952 - March 14, 2019 You are missed, Charlie. #F1
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