Topic: FORMULA 1 (F1) Grand Prix - 2009 (Read 7976 times)

Faraday's Cage · « **on:** March 20, 2008, 08:30:21 am »

BBC have signed a 5 year deal for F1 on BBC tv and radio from 2009.

Fingers crossed there will be some HD content.

Wonder if Murray will be back ?

FC

meridian · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2008, 08:51:27 am »

I heard the news on the radio this morning. No more irritating commercial breaks, just a continous broadcast. Let's hope the BBC offer a contract to Martin Brundle.

Don't forget that Murray Walker retired in 2001 at the age of 77 so he's now 84! He decided to retire because he wanted to quit while he was ahead so I think it's unlikely that he will return. However, never say never!

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2008, 09:01:20 am »

I loved the BBC F1 coverage but ITV have moved it on by huge amounts in their tenureship!
Look forward to the old theme tune “The Chain” by Fleetwood Mac.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7306123.stm

gingyer · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2008, 11:09:35 am »

I can't be bothered with F1 racing but as I was listening to the news there
they were saying that Bernie Eccleston went and approached the BBC
to see if they wanted it back. Is that not unfair trading, if it is I don't
think ITV will be letting it go quite so easily might end up in a court room

Just a thought

chingdevil · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2008, 02:22:31 pm »

F1 racing used to be good but reminds me of scaletrix without the slots in the road, same thing as they go round and round. A1 racing is much more exciting, they look like they are racing not just hanging on for the ride.

Brian

djrobbo · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2008, 02:28:05 pm »

It will still be a procession roundy round.....just as boring no matter what station its on................saloon car racing thats the way to go..........proper racing as it should be..........but even that is falling victim to." he who cheats most.....or spends most.......wins " :'(

regards...........bob.

alan colson · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2008, 02:41:27 pm »

I have been a motor race fan for years, I worked as a fire marshall at Silverstone for 10 years. In those days F1 was not won and lost in the pits, the drivers raced none stop for the 200 miles and it was great. I am not a great supporter of F1 now although I do still watch it, but very often only the highlights. I may go to Brands Hatch this Sunday, there is a class called Ledgens racing , saw them last year at Brands and have seen some of the scotish championship on Motors TV, it's GREAT.
Alan

mogsy · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2008, 07:05:45 pm »

I'm thinking that f1 lost it's way years ago. ITV have made an excellent silk purse....from it though.

I dont really care who is showing it provided it never goes subscription only.

If you want real excitement try MOTO GP the opener from Qatar under floodlights the other weekend was awesome.

I must admit to having a bias towards endurance racing and will be lucky(???) enough to be on the SLN racing team for the BRITCAR 24hr this coming September at Silverstone.

I've only made the LeMans pilgrimage once but I have the permission of SWMBO to take my lad when he's old enough - it'll probably be all electric or hydrogen by then though !!

Good luck with the F1 Aunty Beeb dont dont go backwards and ruin ITV's efforts.

malcolmfrary · « **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2008, 10:32:22 pm »

The removal of much of the electronic aids might sort out the scalextric jockeys from the drivers.
Just hoping that the BBC does come back with the "proper" theme tune.
Umpteen years back, when I used to go to Oulton Park regularly, there was a series called the "Redex Trophy". It was a modified saloon category - I have no idea what the restrictions were, but you had wondrous things like the 4.7 litre v8 Mk I Cortina and a Ford Pop with a highly unlikely number of carbs poking out. Always spectacular racing.
It is a pity that the big time racing does seem to be a borderline cheating exercise, with the team having the least scrupulous lawyer likely to come out on top, but this seems to be true of any competitive activity when lots of money is involved.
The Moto GP and Superbikes on Sky have superb commentary teams - I will always treasure the memory of Randy Mamola scampering about the track after one practice session collecting bits of blown-up Honda engine after a practice session, and doing it on air, cheered on and directed by the guys in the box.

Proteus · « **Reply #9 on:** March 21, 2008, 02:27:27 am »

Ok who has stayed up to watch it on http://www.itv-f1.com/VideoLive.aspx

fredy

alan colson · « **Reply #10 on:** March 21, 2008, 10:26:31 am »

malcolmfrary
I remember those modified saloons very well, Mick Hill with the Janglia (Ford Anglia with 3.8 Jaguar lump) he then built the Capri with 4.7 V8 and finally a VW Beetle with Formula 5000 running gear (ex Mike Wilds who went on to drive the BRM in G.P.'s). Then there was Tony Hazelwood with the Rover V8 engined Daf, this car caught fire during practice one Sunday morning and I as crewing the firetender and got the blaze out, his crew cleaned the car up, it was raced in the afternoon and sold the same day so that he could get his next car out for the next meeting, this was an XJ12 Jaguar with an 8 litre Can Am engine. The late great Gerry Marshall in all the different Vauxhalls (Old Nail (Magnum), Big Bertha (Ventora) and Baby Bertha (Magnum).
Oh how I miss those days.
Alan

malcolmfrary · « **Reply #11 on:** March 21, 2008, 12:08:30 pm »

Hi Alan,
I also enjoyed days out at hill climbs at Harewood as well. There was a natural grandstand and you could get near enough to feel the draft as they accelerated away from the bend after the farmyard. Again, strange and unlikely combinations of car and motor. The mini-buick springs to mind.

hopeitfloats · « **Reply #12 on:** March 22, 2008, 12:21:46 pm »

speaking as a huge F1 fan i think this year will sort out the boys from the men. no traction control is a big leveller. count yourselves lucky because you only get it here in NZ through subscription tv. roll on 8 oclock tomorrow night. (our time anyway). pity they dont show the european races earlier though. they dont start until midnight here and its hard getting up for work after a couple of hours sleep.

cbr900 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 23, 2008, 12:22:20 pm »

F1 has turned into a boring procession, regardless of the leccy bits being not allowed, it is still follow the leader,
We have a new category of racing here in Australia, they are called Ozzie Race Cars, they are very small and
light cars with only four shapes at the moment, powered by a Yamaha 1200 cc motor, they are the most
entertaining cars I have ever seen racing, at some circuits five wide into a corner and all got around, the also use
the slipstream to great effect...............

Roy

alan colson · « **Reply #14 on:** March 23, 2008, 12:33:43 pm »

We have a formula of saloon racing on the same basis called Legends, I believe they run on motorcycle engines and they are racing at Brands Hatch this weekend, I was going to attend but the snow was falling this morning so I and SWMBO bottled out and stayed at home in the warm.
Alan

periscope · « **Reply #15 on:** March 23, 2008, 07:00:07 pm »

Always watched the F1 faithfully until ITV took over - the adverts really bugged me, broke the thread of the excitement - I'll be back though next season Yippee..

hopeitfloats · « **Reply #16 on:** March 23, 2008, 11:10:59 pm »

wouldnt it be great if the bbc brought in murray walker for an occasional stint behind the microphone. i always liked the old guy inspite of his 'murrayisms'. google that and a site comes up with some of murrays misquotes. they are quite funny.

alan colson · « **Reply #17 on:** March 24, 2008, 10:12:43 am »

BBC, great, no adverts, great, MURRAY, Oh No!! Please not MURRAY.
Alan

tobyker · « **Reply #18 on:** March 24, 2008, 03:12:27 pm »

Presumably ITV only let it go as it's so boring it's not pulling in enough punters for the advertisers. Moto GP is of course more exciting, but then good shed time on Sunday afternoons is even better! Why watch someone else doing something, when you can do something yourself?

Bryan Young · « **Reply #19 on:** March 26, 2008, 03:24:49 pm »

I agree with most comments here, both pro and con, but one huge advantage ITV has over the BBC is that the adverts provide a very useful pee break...

Proteus · « **Reply #20 on:** March 26, 2008, 05:10:06 pm »

Itv had it taken off them , Mr Eccleston decided that the champions league would clash and wanted all races to go out live. there is also talk that Mr Coulthard will be commentating ( enough to put you off watching)

Fredy

http://www.crash.net/motorsport/f1/news/161060-0/ecclestone_pulled_plug_on_itv.html

http://www.crash.net/motorsport/f1/news/161114-0/coulthard_being_lined_up_for_bbc_role.html

hopeitfloats · « **Reply #21 on:** March 27, 2008, 07:24:06 am »

i would sooner see him racing but it would be good to have a 'recently retired' driver doing the commentaries though. someone with all the inside news and paddock contacts, could be helpful. mr walker and mr coulthard would be my choice for a team although thats obviously not going to happen.

hopeitfloats · « **Reply #22 on:** March 27, 2008, 07:27:31 am »

opps. forgot to ask. if the races were broadcastlive would that alter the times they start now. over here the race starts midnight sunday so i guess allowing for daylight saving would be 1pm your time

Faraday's Cage · « **Reply #23 on:** March 27, 2008, 09:57:13 am »

All the european races start at 1pm GMT. Other vary due to time differences.
I see that Richard Hammond's name is mentioned in several articles. Seems he's being tipped as the front man to the BBC's coverage.

hopeitfloats · « **Reply #24 on:** March 28, 2008, 08:28:01 am »

richard hammond would be a good choice too. who do you think would be a suitable partner for him though.

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