Formula 1 - 2008 season

[Drew]

I hope this occurrence with Hamilton in the winners circle so much isn't a pattern again this year.

[Evita]

hehehe!  I wouldn't say no for Hamilton as a WC! 

Evita Hamilton 

[Drew]

Whatever happens, don't let Grouse count the points. Cause I'll truly be screwed. 

Hey that's not fair! I didn't add the bonus points last year that's why everything went all screwy dewy 

I'm just messing with you Grouse. 

[Shoco]

F1 will return to the BBC form next season on 

no more annoying tv adverts!!!!

[jarmo]

F1 will return to the BBC form next season on 

no more annoying tv adverts!!!!

Oh wow. Congratulations!


Here in Sweden they're trying to annoy the F1 fans even more. Not only do we get the ads, but last race they even put up a screen advertising a competition to win a "F1 watch" a couple of times when they were supposed to show the race.

Imagine if the football fans/viewers got this treatment. When the game is going on, they put up a screen advertising some stupid competition....

I'm not talking about putting a text on the screen or a scrolling text, I'm talking about a full screen.





/jarmo

[Shoco]

i know its so annoying, there was one particular race about 2 years ago ITV were supposed to take a break, but pitstops meant button was leading for a lap or two, so they didnt take a break so they could show button leading, this meant they had to take a break for 2 mins on the second last lap!!!!! and this was actually a close race with 2 drivers battling for the lead, they rejoined half way through the last lap, it was a gisgrace

the rest of their coverage is good, i just cant handle all the adverts, its too much like america

[Layne Staley's Sunglasses]

Actually, during the F1 races here in "America" we don't have those annoying ads you guys described.

[Shoco]

Actually, during the F1 races here in "America" we don't have those annoying ads you guys described.

so either you like the commercials and dont mind missing the racing?? or you dont have commercials?

[jarmo]

Part of these ad breaks are probably due to the fact that Bernie obviously wants as many as possible to be able to see the races.

So the races are usually on channels everybody can see (at least in Europe).

Those channels get their money either from tax payers or advertisers....


In my case, I can watch the qualifying on a pay channel with no ad breaks or a free channel with ad breaks (and the breaks are between the qualifying sessions). Too bad I don't have that choice for the races....



/jarmo

[Shoco]

i dont understand why so many breaks, during a football match they can wait until half time, thats over 45 mins without one, yet during a race they go like every 15 mins, yet the total race time is about the same length as a football match

[Layne Staley's Sunglasses]

Actually, during the F1 races here in "America" we don't have those annoying ads you guys described.

so either you like the commercials and dont mind missing the racing?? or you dont have commercials?

No, we DO have commercials.  I'm just saying that they don't interrupt the action during the coverage with full screen ads and stuff, they just stick to the racing and the new scoring ticker.

[Drew]

Good to see Kimi back in the winners circle.

[Shoco]

so Kubica gets his first and BMW's first pole, well done, although id imagine hes a bit light on fuel

i think Kimi may have a heavier load too, hopefully itl work out for him

[Tynia]

so Kubica gets his first and BMW's first pole, well done

You're so right  Shoco And here you go with this historical moment

first with Polish comentary from Polsat:

http://pl.youtube.com/watch?v=TqFtZT32_oQ

second with English from Speed TV (crucial moments 1:14; 1:39  ):

http://pl.youtube.com/watch?v=BsR_414_ifU

third in German from PREMIERE (2:14):

http://pl.youtube.com/watch?v=zOkfmKDYWW0

Memorable moment      

Go ROBERT, go! You're damn good & fast! 

[Shoco]

unfortunatley for you i think im also right about his fule load, we wont have to wait long to find out

[djcleaver]

Actually, during the F1 races here in "America" we don't have those annoying ads you guys described.

so either you like the commercials and dont mind missing the racing?? or you dont have commercials?

No, we DO have commercials.  I'm just saying that they don't interrupt the action during the coverage with full screen ads and stuff, they just stick to the racing and the new scoring ticker.

Are you watching the races on the speed station? If so do you think it's taped I havent noticed much being missed after returning from a commercial spot. That bahrain race was excellent.

[jarmo]

What a scary crash for Heikki. 




Great job by Kimi and Ferrari. 




/jarmo

[Drew]

Congratulations to Kimi on his win. 

[Dickeye]

I was really worried for Heikki

[jarmo]

Update on Heikki Kovalainen:


?He has no broken bones and CT scans performed at the hospital confirm that he has no head injuries and the team is optimistic that he will make a full recovery over the next few days,? reported McLaren team boss Ron Dennis. ?Subject to the results of an FIA medical examination we hope that he will be able to compete in the Turkish Grand Prix.?

www.formula1.com

 



/jarmo