BBC and Sky to share F1 coverage

[Ash]

Just tried watching some of the BBC build-up. I like their grid-slot graphics, but after two minutes of listening to the syrup-sporting bore ranting like an angry headteacher at Ferrari I retreated to the sanctuary of Sky, where McNish, Chandhok and Heidfeld have all offered some good insight and analysis this weekend.

If Sky replace Lazenby next season with someone better, I think they'll get their coverage pretty well nailed. I honestly think Thompson could do a better job than him. Even better, get Lee MacKenzie.

[easy_rider]

[francisn]

[bawjohnson]

Bit more irksome to the rest of the flight home tho....

[bewildered_jim]

Here's one that is either entirely in my head, or everyone has sort of noticed.

Gary Anderson really has it in for McLaren. Pre-season, their car looked hopeless. In-season, they can't develop the car, their mechanics are useless, and they haven't a hope of the title.

Some of his points are valid, but his digging at the engineers for not fixing Button's car quickly in Canada was just ignorant. Similarly, his first impression of the MP4-27 was that it was an under-developed dog. His conviction just annoys me as it never comes off right.
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[The Rumble Strip]

Totally confused over the BBC's scheduling of Silverstone raceday.

I have no issue as such, with them having to cover the event on two channels. After all, Wimbledon is one of its crown jewels and Silverstone isn't but surely it makes more sense for BBC to also take the pre-race build up.

Logistically it appears they can't do that because it is preceded by Moto GP but surely that could be switched to BBC1.

The timings make it a natural fit anyway.

[bawjohnson]

[The Rumble Strip]

Despite the lack of running, I thought Sky did a god job today.

Managed to keep the commentary going in the lulls, even combining it with a bit of humour.

[xynaria]

i know we unfortunately have to accept a certain amount of unfairness in the world but Eddie Jordan not being kidnapped by aliens really is pushing it................
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[The Rumble Strip]

Another good job by both channels today.

For the first time in a long time, I've been watching every session live and it's amazing just how much of it can be informative.

[Podge 90]

I thought Eddie was bloody hilarious today. He and Jake had me laughing out loud at numerous points. The "I'd get rid of 90% of you" at the Force India factory was great as well.....probably because it was true!

[F One]

Great F1 forum today on the Beeb.
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[The Rumble Strip]

I've stuck with Sky all weekend, in order to catch all the sessions and support races and whilst they may not be considered to have reached the heart of F1 fans, I think their coverage is on a par.

I agree that the BBC probably do other segments better but am not sure how long they will stick at it for.

Good job by both channels.

[Podge 90]

DC offers good insight and yes, we all know Eddie spouts drivel, but I just don't care what Hill and Herbert have to say. Lazenby's improved and I'm starting to like him now, but the other two are just mind-numbingly dreary and I can't help but tune out when they come on.

[xynaria]