Talk About F1 Broadcasts

[DanicaRules]

Its nice to see a schedule up. I will try and watch some of these F1 races this upcoming year, this way I will have more of a clue as to what its like and know what you guys are talking about maybe...;):o


Dont forget to sticky this thread EIR..

[EIR Loe.307]

I can't sticky it. :rolleyes:

You'll need to get your VCR, DVD recorder, or DVR ready if you want to catch any of these. Most are at 5-7am our time other than the Noth and South American stints. SPEED shows them ALL live and usually rebroadcasts at noon central. I may try to find a way to record and edit them for avail online. I have to get a DVD recorder first.

[Harakimi]

Thread for incoming race is usually started 5 days before the race weekend so you can't miss it DR.

[DanicaRules]

Ive got a hi-def DVR so I will be sure to tape some.:)

Thanks for the tips guys!:thumbsup:

Oh, and Ive started a countdown till the first 2008 IRL race in my signature...:thumbsup:

[Ryan]

Ive got a hi-def DVR so I will be sure to tape some.:)


SPEED don't broadcast in Hi-Def. So you'll only get regular def recordings.

Luckily Canada's F1 provider TSN does broadcast F1 in Hi-Def.:thumbsup:

[saltysurprise]

Luckily Canada's F1 provider TSN does broadcast F1 in Hi-Def.:thumbsup:

Yes they do:D And it looks great! I didn't think they did the F1 races in HD though:huh: They're basically picking up the same feed that SPEED gets aren't they??

[Ryan]

Yes they do:D And it looks great! I didn't think they did the F1 races in HD though:huh: They're basically picking up the same feed that SPEED gets aren't they??

You're right and wrong. TSN converts the standard broadcast into HD. So it's not as clear as it could be, but it is Hi-Def.

You're also right and wrong regarding TSN and SPEED. Both get their feed from the race TV director, so if you switch to speed mid-race you're seeing the same pictures, but SPEED provides it's own commentators while TSN uses Britain's ITV broadcast done by James Allen and Martin Brundle.

[saltysurprise]

You're right and wrong. TSN converts the standard broadcast into HD. So it's not as clear as it could be, but it is Hi-Def.

You're also right and wrong regarding TSN and SPEED. Both get their feed from the race TV director, so if you switch to speed mid-race you're seeing the same pictures, but SPEED provides it's own commentators while TSN uses Britain's ITV broadcast done by James Allen and Martin Brundle.

Right, wrong, right, wrong... At least I'm in a neutral state:lol:

Who's the guy who commentates via the shitty cell phone??:lol:

[Ryan]

Who's the guy who commentates via the shitty cell phone??:lol:

Gerry Donaldson. They had some serious problems with that this year, especially in the final races.

He's been covering F1 since the 50's.

[saltysurprise]

Gerry Donaldson. They had some serious problems with that this year, especially in the final races.

He's been covering F1 since the 50's.

I don't question a great's commentating abilities, but SOMEONE get this guy a satellite feed!:rolleyes:

I remember that. "Gerry? Are you there? Oh we seemed to have lost Gerry." on a couple of occasions.

[EIR Loe.307]

The guys on SPEED are great announcers. David Hobbs, Bob Varsha, Peter Windsor and Steve Matchett.

[DanicaRules]

I figured I would re-bump this back up before it gets lost in the shuffle...:D

[Ryan]

Why don't we just get a mod to sticky it?;)

[Driverdb]

Why don't we just get a mod to sticky it?;)

They are probably too busy renaming my thread titles. :whistling: :D

[Harakimi]

Thread is now sticked after public demanding. :thumbsup:

[DanicaRules]

Thanks Harakimi !

[saltysurprise]

They are probably too busy renaming my thread titles. :whistling: :D

Wasn't me:lol: Sometimes the thread title fairies come and change mine too, while I'm sleeping:lol: And they don't bother to leave any money:(

[DarkLord]

I was thinking...what will happen in singapore when it rains? driving under lights in torrential rain without TC....hmmm scary thought atleast for me

[Ryan]

I was thinking...what will happen in singapore when it rains? driving under lights in torrential rain without TC....hmmm scary thought atleast for me

Why? that track has about a million feet of run off area.

[cyrill]

DATE:- 16th March 2008

TIMES:-

fri 1st practice - (thurs) 23.00-00.30am (radio 5 live)
fri 2nd practice - 03.00-04.30am (radio 5 live)

sat practice - 00.00-01.00am (radio 5 live)
sat qualifying - 03.00am (itv1)

sun race - 04.00am (itv1)
(all times have been conveted to GMT)

STATS:-

first GP - 1996
laps - 58
circuit length - 3.295miles
lap record - 1min24.125secs

[Harakimi]

Quick question, in what country these radio5 and itv1 are broadcasting? ;)

[DanicaRules]

Im also assuming since these are all overseas races, that they will be tape delayed here in the US, correct ?:o

[Ryan]

Quick question, in what country these radio5 and itv1 are broadcasting? ;)

ITV is the British holder of F1 television rights.

[saltysurprise]

Im also assuming since these are all overseas races, that they will be tape delayed here in the US, correct ?:o

We'll get to see the qualifying and the race, both live, with a replay later in the day. The live stuff is usually at unruly hours for some of us here in N.A. Unfortunately we rarely if ever see the practice or warmup..

[Ryan]

Im also assuming since these are all overseas races, that they will be tape delayed here in the US, correct ?:o

Live on SPEED Channel my good man.

Salty, pre-race warm up no longer exists in F1. The cars are locked in Parc-Ferme from the end of qualifying until right before the race. And SPEED usually shows Friday practice sessions live.

[saltysurprise]

Salty, pre-race warm up no longer exists in F1. The cars are locked in Parc-Ferme from the end of qualifying until right before the race. And SPEED usually shows Friday practice sessions live.

DOH!:banghead: I must have been in BATracer mode (or just dumb):rolleyes::lol: I forgot about the friday practice too:whistling: I usually miss out on the friday playtime.

[DanicaRules]

Wow, if its live, there will be some odd times to start watching a race. In the middle of the night here Im sure.:lol:

[CWBeattie]

There are trust me, but it's easier to justify having a beer during the race at 12 am than the race at 7 am. It's just easier!

[Ryan]

Getting up early on summer Sundays and watching the race while having breakfast was a tradition for me while growing up.