The F1 thread

CabbageCat

stickyfiddle said:

Van_Hayden said:

McNish to commentate on bbc again - shame it's not on the TV..

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/25913478

Second only to Brundle among the Britsh TV chaps I'd say, at least now Jake's gone. I'm surprised Sky haven't offered him megabucks in place of Herbert or Hill.

Wossname Palmer was alright in the olden days. What's he up to now?

Anyone's better than Eddie Jordan and Suzy Perry. Gary Anderson was the only thing that made the BBC coverage tolerable.

chillidoggy

Gary Anderson would be OK if he removed the cotton wool from his cheeks before he spoke. I can't understand much of what he's on about.

Ben Edwards is very good, Suzy Perry is a waste of space, Coulthard's a cock-end, and Eddie Jordan is only bearable because he annoys the aforementioned cock-end.

Van_Hayden

You see I don't like Brundle. He comes over as having a massive chip on his shoulder over his own F1 career.

Coulthard I'm not sure about. I think he's less of a cock than Brundle. I quite like Eddie for comedy. Jake has got better and it's a shame he's not there. Ben Edwards is excellent. I quite like the Radio Le Mans guys but given their opinion of F1 I can't see that ever happening. Although it would be funny listening to them slag F1 for a couple if hours.

Although I do feel sorry for Brundle driving that crap McLaren Peugeot.

Van_Hayden

Ultimately no one's as good as Walker and Hunt.

bobblehat

On the subject of coverage :

Who's currently paying for Sky F1? 

I got the HD pack when it started so I could have the F1 channel.The HD has now been replaced with a cheaper HD bundle but doesn't include F1 any more.

If I change to the the cheaper HD pack I have to pay extra to get Sky SPORTS. 

Bastards, total Bastards.

chillidoggy

I refuse to pay for Sky. I just watch the BBC highlights and their live races. It's not too bad because the highlights are always for races that you'd otherwise have to get up stupidly early for.

I'd pay BT for broadband and calls if they got the F1 deal, though.

chillidoggy

Van_Hayden said:

You see I don't like Brundle. He comes over as having a massive chip on his shoulder over his own F1 career.

Coulthard I'm not sure about. I think he's less of a cock than Brundle. I quite like Eddie for comedy. Jake has got better and it's a shame he's not there. Ben Edwards is excellent. I quite like the Radio Le Mans guys but given their opinion of F1 I can't see that ever happening. Although it would be funny listening to them slag F1 for a couple if hours.

Although I do feel sorry for Brundle driving that crap McLaren Peugeot.

I like Brundle, but Jake was a sad loss for BBC.

stickyfiddle

Sauber nose closeup. Hmm...

STR car unveiling as I type.

http://cdn.sauberf1team.com/uploads/tx_news/sm_c33_news_nose_top_2014_banner_02.jpg

I was paying for Sky til we left the country, and still would be if I was there.

stickyfiddle

STR9 looks a lot like the Sauber, nose-wise

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BfAA8sbCQAAspTn.jpg

thisisguitar

chillidoggy said:

I refuse to pay for Sky. I just watch the BBC highlights and their live races. It's not too bad because the highlights are always for races that you'd otherwise have to get up stupidly early for.

I'd pay BT for broadband and calls if they got the F1 deal, though.

You can do F1 in pubs for the Sky races.. get food and a beer (or breakfast if it's early). It's quite fun to be in a group for a change rather than watching it at home with tea. 

bobblehat

thisisguitar;145524" said:

chillidoggy said:

I refuse to pay for Sky. I just watch the BBC highlights and their live races. It's not too bad because the highlights are always for races that you'd otherwise have to get up stupidly early for.

I'd pay BT for broadband and calls if they got the F1 deal, though.





You can do F1 in pubs for the Sky races.. get food and a beer (or breakfast if it's early). It's quite fun to be in a group for a change rather than watching it at home with tea. 

Sadly I do get up stupidly early to watch! 

Never found a pub yet that would happily show a grand prix.Not in UK anyway.

holnrew

Bit of lube and you've got yourself a good night in with those noses.

Fretwired

You can by a Sky day pass and watch the F1 - I did a trial and watched two for £5 each.

Jake's upping the ante and has hinted BT will bid for F1 in 2016 [Sky have the rights until 2018].

thisisguitar

bobblehat said:

thisisguitar;145524" said:

chillidoggy said:

I refuse to pay for Sky. I just watch the BBC highlights and their live races. It's not too bad because the highlights are always for races that you'd otherwise have to get up stupidly early for.

I'd pay BT for broadband and calls if they got the F1 deal, though.





You can do F1 in pubs for the Sky races.. get food and a beer (or breakfast if it's early). It's quite fun to be in a group for a change rather than watching it at home with tea. 

Sadly I do get up stupidly early to watch! 

Never found a pub yet that would happily show a grand prix.Not in UK anyway.

http://www.f1inpubs.co.uk

I go to watch it in Birmingham quite a lot. Part of Sunday Funday :-)

Dodge

Best looking car so far:

Van_Hayden

Yep. Just hoping the RB isn't completely different to all the others - cause you know what Newey does will probably be the best design.

Dodge

Here you go:

Van_Hayden

Right Merc and RB at the front if the grid then.

Van_Hayden

Have to say the RB is a bit of a looker at that angle.

ROOG

Anyone know why half the cars have the proboscis nose? Some interpretation of the rules? They cant have come up with this same wierd idea independently can they?