F1 goes to Sky sports - Page 65

lescombes · 29 Feb 2012, 20:21 (Ref:3033230)

Servus HD TV on Astra 19.2 had Sutil,Danner & Heidfeld previewing the new season, Testing footage and interviews with all the F1 drivers on Monday this week..... so they are ahead of Sky already.... Then after followed up with Live Nascar from Daytona... all for FREE, Mr Murdoch...

DTM is live on ARTE HD this year too & Le Mans on Eurosport for FREE....
Yep I know its in German....and that suits me as I speaka da lingo...

PLUS for F1 ....5 live for commentating.... simple.... HD kit cost £50...

henners88 · 29 Feb 2012, 20:57 (Ref:3033263)

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Originally Posted by lescombes

Yep I know its in German....and that suits me as I speaka da lingo...

I'd probably not understand a word they were saying but still think they had more charisma than Brundle lol.

expaddockrunner · 1 Mar 2012, 15:08 (Ref:3033587)

It's here!
Well, for now Sky Channel 408, is showing like a preview of its channel. and the other F1 related programmes that will be shown.

Mr V · 1 Mar 2012, 19:45 (Ref:3033684)

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Originally Posted by henners88

I'd probably not understand a word they were saying but still think they had more charisma than Brundle lol.

How lucky for you he's going to Sky, the last 15 seasons must have been torture for you

henners88 · 1 Mar 2012, 20:39 (Ref:3033702)

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Originally Posted by Mr V

How lucky for you he's going to Sky, the last 15 seasons must have been torture for you

I wouldn't say torture, thats abit extreme, but I am glad I have the option not to listen to him anymore while I am watching the races.

**Adam43** · 1 Mar 2012, 20:55 (Ref:3033709)

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Originally Posted by henners88

I'd probably not understand a word they were saying but still think they had more charisma than Brundle lol.

You need to make sure you tune in as late as possible when you are forced to watch it on sky.

henners88 · 1 Mar 2012, 21:02 (Ref:3033710)

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Originally Posted by Adam43

You need to make sure you tune in as late as possible when you are forced to watch it on sky.

I will do but not purely for that reason. I can't see myself watching many of the races on Sky as I would have to watch them live which is not something I like doing during the summer months. I prefer avoiding the result and watching in the evening so the BBC might just fit the bill on that front.

miniracer47 · 1 Mar 2012, 21:16 (Ref:3033719)

Added sky sports to my subscription seen a preview today then relised to watch aussie gp have to get up 4.30am dohh

**Adam43** · 1 Mar 2012, 21:55 (Ref:3033749)

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Originally Posted by henners88

I will do but not purely for that reason. I can't see myself watching many of the races on Sky as I would have to watch them live which is not something I like doing during the summer months. I prefer avoiding the result and watching in the evening so the BBC might just fit the bill on that front.

so, er, it will make little difference to you, er, ...

At least this minimises your exposure to Brundle. I have to admit I am surprised you don't like him. You'd do well to get a better informed guy in there.

karting · 1 Mar 2012, 22:00 (Ref:3033751)

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Originally Posted by miniracer47

Added sky sports to my subscription seen a preview today then relised to watch aussie gp have to get up 4.30am dohh

beauty of sky+ you can set it to record and watch it any time you want

**Adam43** · 1 Mar 2012, 22:05 (Ref:3033753)

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Originally Posted by henners88

I know he's had alot of pressure from fans on twitter over this. If he decides he wants the money and goes to Sky I hope a deal can be reached where commentators are shared. Hopefully however I hope he stays with the Beeb as Sky would struggle to get a more well informed member of their team.

wolfhound · 1 Mar 2012, 22:09 (Ref:3033755)

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Originally Posted by karting

beauty of sky+ you can set it to record and watch it any time you want

You can get freeview Satalite boxes that will do the same thing.

Hamness · 1 Mar 2012, 22:14 (Ref:3033760)

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Originally Posted by wolfhound

You can get freeview Satalite boxes that will do the same thing.

But which Freeview/Freesat channel will be carrying all the practice sessions as well as the race ?

wolfhound · 1 Mar 2012, 22:27 (Ref:3033765)

I expect the German or Italian channels will have practice as they are both motorsport mad countries, RTL is covering the races live I assume there is some else on tenths who will have further info.

henners88 · 2 Mar 2012, 07:52 (Ref:3033900)

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Originally Posted by Adam43

so, er, it will make little difference to you, er, ...

At least this minimises your exposure to Brundle. I have to admit I am surprised you don't like him. You'd do well to get a better informed guy in there.

What's with the 'so er's'?
It's still disappointing I won't see every race in full whether its delayed viewing or not as I do enjoy watching every lap. But I'm also not going to sacrifice my day to watch via Sky Go either. I have the option to however and will watch the first race to decide whether its worth continuing to view via this method. I don't dislike Brundle as a man but think over the past couple of years DC has provided better insight as he's a more recent driver. I would have been more upset losing him to sky rather than Brundle and you don't have to agree with that. If you feel BBC viewers are worse off for not having Brundle then thats fine but not everyone is going to miss him. I think the BBC have a strong presenting and commentary team which is more than a match for their rivals, but reduced coverage is the weak link and always will be IMO.

***MagnetON*** · 2 Mar 2012, 10:06 (Ref:3033944)

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Originally Posted by henners88

I can't see myself watching many of the races on Sky as I would have to watch them live which is not something I like doing during the summer months.

Why would you have to watch them live? Sky+HD is perfect for timeshifting!

henners88 · 2 Mar 2012, 10:41 (Ref:3033956)

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Originally Posted by MagnetON

Why would you have to watch them live? Sky+HD is perfect for timeshifting!

You may not be aware but I only have Sky Go. My father is the Sky customer, I just use his details. I no longer have the option to record certain races so unless I waste the day so I can watch them live, I will have to rely on the BBC highlights instead. Not ideal but its a better option than sacrificing my sunday.

**bjohnsonsmith** · 2 Mar 2012, 16:35 (Ref:3034054)

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Originally Posted by Paradise City

I see they are using the F1 channel to screen Indycar races.

Are they showing all the races on the F1 channel?

**ScotsBrutesFan** · 2 Mar 2012, 16:57 (Ref:3034067)

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Originally Posted by bjohnsonsmith

Are they showing all the races on the F1 channel?

Only the first

**bjohnsonsmith** · 2 Mar 2012, 17:07 (Ref:3034069)

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Originally Posted by ScotsBrutesFan

Only the first

Ok, thanks

**Adam43** · 2 Mar 2012, 19:00 (Ref:3034101)

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Originally Posted by henners88

What's with the 'so er's'?
...
I don't dislike Brundle as a man but think over the past couple of years DC has provided better insight as he's a more recent driver. I would have been more upset losing him to sky rather than Brundle and you don't have to agree with that. If you feel BBC viewers are worse off for not having Brundle then thats fine but not everyone is going to miss him. I think the BBC have a strong presenting and commentary team which is more than a match for their rivals, but reduced coverage is the weak link and always will be IMO.

I was just surprised you said that Brundle had no charisma. I just got confused.

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Originally Posted by henners88

I know he's had alot of pressure from fans on twitter over this. If he decides he wants the money and goes to Sky I hope a deal can be reached where commentators are shared. Hopefully however I hope he stays with the Beeb as Sky would struggle to get a more well informed member of their team.

To be fair, they have now signed Ben so that must have swayed the way your opinion since, but a sudden bash of Martin caught me quite by surprise.

henners88 · 2 Mar 2012, 20:57 (Ref:3034179)

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Originally Posted by Adam43

To be fair, they have now signed Ben so that must have swayed the way your opinion since, but a sudden bash of Martin caught me quite by surprise.

Signing Edwards was a master stroke by the Beeb IMO. I wasn't expecting you to take it so personally and my comment wasn't designed to offend anybody. I'm looking forward to a change in who delivers the commentary to my viewing and maybe my little frustrations with Brundle can be left alone? I'm man enough to accept that.

**Adam43** · 2 Mar 2012, 21:09 (Ref:3034185)

Not taken personally as I'm not Brundle. Surprised at your change heart, but I'm not offended man.

Peat · 2 Mar 2012, 21:29 (Ref:3034194)

Girls, girls girls!

Just seen some of the promo content on the SkyF1HD channel. I like!

henners88 · 2 Mar 2012, 21:40 (Ref:3034200)

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Originally Posted by Adam43

Not taken personally as I'm not Brundle. Surprised at your change heart, but I'm not offended man.

I've always been annoyed by some of Brundles comments, but I've also appreciated his input. I haven't had a change of heart or changed my opinion of him in the slightest. Being surprised yourself is puzzling for me because as far as I am aware you don't know me personally. I am looking forward to Edwards as I feel he has more to offer, and had Brundle never left, I wouldn't know any different. That doesn't stop me having the same opinion of the guy. I hope I've explained that abit clearer this time.

View Poll Results: Next year I will (chose the closest most likely option)
Watch live on BBC or Sky depending which it is on.	36	32.73%
Watch only BBC live or delayed/highlights.	48	43.64%
Watch only BBC live (live or not bother).	16	14.55%
Not watch, it is over for me.	10	9.09%
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