BBC F1

[JohnM]

Originally Posted by Benh

I notice quite a bit of Lewis bashing. I don't get it.

Yes I understand the usual from our border sharing cousins, but that's expected. We do the same, although much credit to the Giggs and Murray they are both genius. Having said that Zeta too. Anyway, back on the planet..... I don't get the animosity I hear from others. Have I missed something, has he said something, done something. I am not saying anyone is wrong - I just don't know why? I think he's the best thing to have happened to F1. Made it interesting again.

Ben me old mate, I think in the first year, the Lewis bashing started thanks to ITV, who made it sound like there wasn't anyone else good in F1, people get fed up with anything thats over hyped, and thats what they did to Lewis.

Then last year the bashing got heavier, due to some of the things that come out of Lewis' own mouth, like in France, when he had the 10 place grid drop, he said that anyone can win from the front, but only a legend comes from the back, and what did he do in the race? sweet F all.

Another race, he said that nobody overtakes me round the outside, what did somebody do in that very race?

The boy is good, very good, but Schumacher he ain't yet, or probably ever will be.

[bodgit]

even shoei took time to get good but he was a cheating bast**d I,ll never forgive for hitting Hill in 1995 that was the lowest thing he did
best thing he did was arse end coultard in the rain

[telboy]

Lets not get into the usual topic of Hamilton and how good or bad he is. We've heard it all before.

Hmmm, Barrichello was fastest in the latest test in the Brawn. Looking good for them.
Hamilton has admitted that the Mclaren isn't good. Lots of work to do for them. Dennis has said that he doubts they will challenge for wins this year and Massa is shocked that Mclaren is so slow.

Other than that, BMW, Toyota, Red Bull and williams are looking good. Ferrari was slow in the last test too though.

Gonna be a good year me thinks.

[Chris Doughty]

Go Jenson!

[Alfonzo]

I am VERY excited about this upcoming F1 season, and the ol' Fleetwood Mac tune is the icing on the cake! So long as BMW win F all I'll be happy.

[Northy]

So who's got a bet on JB and Brawn GP then?

G

[bert digler]

Originally Posted by Northy

So who's got a bet on JB and Brawn GP then?

G

bit early but honda had the car under development since mid last season bet mclaren have asked a few favours via mercedes

[telboy]

Barrichello fastest again!!!

Think I might dig into the old money box and do what G said and put a bet on!

[terry.sc]

You should have got a bet on at the beginning of the week then you could get 66/1 for JB to win in Australia. Right now he's favourite at the bookies at 5/2

[_JP_]

its about time we were able to choose cameras to watch and have a main "TV" camera.

Wasn't there an F1 channel a few years ago, or am I dreaming again?

How long have BBC got the contract for now?

[Northy]

Originally Posted by telboy

Barrichello fastest again!!!

Think I might dig into the old money box and do what G said and put a bet on!

But you won't get the odds I did

G

[millzy]

be nice to see some one else win for a change

and giving the shit those two have put up with

[telboy]

Originally Posted by _JP_

its about time we were able to choose cameras to watch and have a main "TV" camera.

Wasn't there an F1 channel a few years ago, or am I dreaming again?

How long have BBC got the contract for now?

Yep, F1TV quite a while ago actually. I bet it was 10yr ago. It was on sky....but it was a bit crap. £12 for a GP weekend viewing, but you always just ended up watching the 'main' program as there was no comentary on the on board camera stuff...and I'm a big fan of on board stuff.


Looks like I'm a bit late to put a bet on then.

Bugger! I always miss the boat!

[terry.sc]

It was F1 Digital+ and didn't exactly appeal at £12 per race plus your Sky subscription, when you could watch it for free on ITV.

As for the new coverage, expect extras on the red button with BBCi. Nothing absolutely definite yet, but expect a choice of the BBC or Radio 5 Live commentary or no commentary, an onboard channel, live timing and a race highlights channel. Free practice should also be available on the red button and online as well.

[Northy]

Interestingly the 'Red button' is a load of BS. It is just more digital channels and marketed in such a way that we feel in control and special..... Clever eh?

G

[RogerM]

If it means that I can watch every session where I don't have to be at work then I don't care what "Red Button" is!!!!!

Can't wait

[Nick Goodall]

I would be VERY surprised if Mclaren aren't there/thereabouts come Australia, none of the teams ever show their real promise in testing.

The Brawn GP team are obviously reasonably quick, but remember they're dying for sponsorship so will be going all out to prove their pace with light fuel loads, high downforce - anything that can help the car be quick over a single lap or so.

I'm not saying their pace isn't genuine, but they won't be faster then everyone else at the first race, no way I hope they do well though, i know Lloyd Story works there and he said it was pretty bad over the last few months so it's those guys i feel for, as for Jenson I think he's an ar$e - all i've ever heard him do is moan about the car and how he would do so much better in another one. He chose money to go to Honda / BAR so only has himself to blame.

[Lee]

Just heard that the Champion will be decided by number of race wins and points will be used in a tie break situation.

Interesting, but im not sure if its any better

[Nick Goodall]

Originally Posted by Lee

Just heard that the Champion will be decided by number of race wins and points will be used in a tie break situation.

Interesting, but im not sure if its any better

I think that was just a proposal they thought of but hasn't gone through for this season, i'm 99% sure anyway......... that would suck big time!

[Lee]

Its just been on sky sports news Nick as breaking news