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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 · 07/09/2026
Bernie is just being ready for the moment AI comes for us.
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
We had a good run as a species. Seems fitting that this all kicks off under Trump.
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
I used to be worried about the FIA and the state of F1 but now I just worry about AI killing us all as a byproduct of a crop yield improvement task.
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Glad I stayed at the hotel!
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
You’re not wrong. It takes a long time to build a brand and an instant to destroy.
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
"Hey, Infantino, watch this..."
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
This guy has to go. Now. Requiring that he be addressed as “His Excellency” and now the FIA is the only global sporting org that allows Russians and Belarusians to compete under their flag. Great look for the FIA. What the actual F? This is how our sport leads?
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
See you there!
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
I swear Harry Kane just walks around waiting for the ball to hit his head and go into the net. Rarely tackles anyone. Walks around like he’s looking for a taxi. Jude on the other hand. There’s the leader by example.
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
My two teams. I know about suffering.
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Rolling probably.
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Here’s a Reg change I’ve wanted for YEARS. With 10 or less laps to go, instead of a safety car, issue a red flag. BUT: No free tire changes or car alterations. Parc Ferme rules. Thoughts? #F1
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Come on 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿! You can do this!
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
FIFA gave Trump a f*cking peace prize. These guys make the IOC look like … you know, I can’t name a non-scandalous global charity. Was going to say Boy Scouts, but …
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Some quick math: that’s a 17% year over year increase. I guess idiots like me will pay it. But it’s probably more value for me to resell them than attend. The beer is definitely cheaper that way.
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Liberty is a very successful publicly traded company. It’s raised F1 revenues across the board. Idiots like me keep paying. I’m probably going to sell them. Some D2S corporate guy will buy my 4 seats using company money.
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Pigs get fat. Hogs get slaughtered. Hotels have followed F1’s lead.
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Just renewed my 4 tickets for the 2027 Canadian Grand Prix. Third row above the exit of T2. View of start/finish, T1/T2/pit exit. Had these seats for ~20 years. They are now $1025/seat CAD. Wow. #F1
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Remember when FormulaE used 2 cars to get through half an #F1 race distance. That wasn’t good. Let’s not go there. We had great regs a few years ago. We can do it again.
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Jeff Pappone 🇨🇦 @jpappone.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Nothing to see here. Just the #FIA president wanting to remove term limits while also making it even harder for anyone to run against him. Please move along. @sparesteward.bsky.social www.bbc.com/sport/formul...
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Mohammed Ben Sulayem proposes removal of term limits for FIA presidents
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is proposing a removal of term limits for the position as head of motorsport's governing body.
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Plus the sport is better with Max in it.
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
I’ve really been enjoying High Performance Racing with Jake Humphrey, Otmar Szafnauer and Rob Smedley. Really insightful and at times hilarious stuff. youtube.com/@highperform...
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High Performance Racing
New episode every week 🏁 They say you can’t truly understand Formula 1 without real experts; High Performance Racing brings you the people who actually lived it. Hosted by Jake Humphrey alongside fo...
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
I’ve seen several stories/posts about the current power unit regs being a bandage in a bandage etc. It was nice to hear louder engines in Montreal. I hope they will bring back more ICE centric v8 (dare I dream of v10) engines with high revs.
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
I do hope this gets cleared up. We need great journalism in #F1. Love the sport and need it to be reported on fairly and objectively. That’s a healthy system.
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Now I have had my disagreements with Joe over the years. But you cannot question his expertise or experience as a motorsport journalist. We have a President who wants to end term limits and boot out journos who ask the hard questions. Trumpsim? Dictators gonna dictate. Journos, you have power.
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
I learned recently that #F1 journo and elder statesman/stalwart @joesaward.bsky.social had his permanent FIA press pass pulled. He’s been critical of the current president. Now he’s out. Radio silence from the rest of the #FIA accredited media. Nothing. Access journalism. We deserve better
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
It’s near impossible for a new candidate to qualify to run against, much less win (with the incumbent having the ability allocate FIA funds across the key voting base), so sure, change the rules so we can have an Emperor. Let’s allow him to pass it on to his first born son as well. Come on.
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
What’s that old expression? “Politicians (and FIA Presidents) are like diapers. They should be changed regularly for the same reason.”
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
That race is legendary. I’ve never enjoyed being so wet and cold.
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
If I’m ever lying on the grass at an #F1 race, I’ll be receiving CPR.
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Spanish coffees for the win
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
So now I’m at the casino with my wife and son having cocktails while waiting for the metro madness to subside. The drinks are way cheaper and better here. Go figure. #canadiangp
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
It was disappointing that the post race track walk stopped at the start/finish line. No walking down the pit straight and seeing the teams pack up/celebrate and parc ferme. Another example of getting less for more at an #F1 weekend. Sigh. #canadiangp
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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
I’m shivering. But it was so worth it. What a race! #F1 #canadiangp
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
McLarens on inters? I wouldn’t have done that. We’ll see I guess. #F1 #canadiangp
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Are they going to salt or sand the track before we start? #F1 #canadiangp
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
I’d recommend Bridgestone Blizzaks
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
It’s drizzling harder now. #F1 #canadagp
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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
It’s been drizzling for about 45 minutes. And it’s cold. Our grandstands quite enjoyed booing the F1 Experiences “flatbed trucks full of prats who paid too much” 😂 #F1 #canadagp
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The Spare Steward @sparesteward.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Or 28 @astonmartinf1team.bsky.social jackets. #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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