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Formula1 2016

Cleoriff — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 10:48:55 GMT

Channel 4 has taken over the terrestrial viewing for Formula 1 after BBC opted out of the contract.

I love F1 and am a bit dubious as to how successful this will be. However they have stated there will be no adverts during race time (thank god)

Yesterday they officially revealed the presenting team......

David Coulthard, Mark Webber, Alain Prost, Alex Zanardi, Susie Wolff, Karun Chandhok, Eddie Jordan and Bruno Senna; alongside seasoned live presenters and journalists Steve Jones, Ben Edwards and Lee McKenzie.

It also says Guy Martin will be making appearances

http://www.channel4.com/info/press/news/channel-4-unveils-expert-formula-1-presenting-team

Re: Formula1 on Ch 4

MI5 — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 20:32:49 GMT

Good line up but I'll still be watching Crofty and Ted on Sky.

Re: Formula1 on Ch 4

Cleoriff — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 20:36:41 GMT

@MI5 wrote:
Good line up but I'll still be watching Crofty and Ted on Sky.

I will when in the UK Rich...but I don't get Sky when in Spain. Not sure whether Ch4 have the coverage for the second race though (which is when I am in Spain..)

Re: Formula1 on Ch 4

Cleoriff — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 20:38:51 GMT

I thought you would be interested in Ch4 when Guy Martin is on @MI5?

Re: Formula1 on Ch 4

Anonymous — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 20:40:31 GMT

They have only got the last 2 years from the BBC's original contract which was 5 years initially

Re: Formula1 on Ch 4

Cleoriff — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 20:47:55 GMT

Well they have also got Murray Walker

Additionally, one of the icons of motor sport on television, Murray Walker will give his unique insight into the world of F1® as he interviews some of the stars of the sport.

There will be a pre race show to watch on March 17th....

Re: Formula1 on Ch 4

MI5 — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 20:52:05 GMT

Guy Martin and Murray Walker could well sway me, yes.

Re: Formula1 on Ch 4

jonsie — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 20:53:00 GMT

I'll be watchingh it on Sky normally but I'll watch the first one on 4 as they seem to have most of the same front men...I can always turn over if necessary

Re: Formula1 on Ch 4

Cleoriff — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 20:57:29 GMT

@jonsie wrote:
I'll be watchingh it on Sky normally but I'll watch the first one on 4 as they seem to have most of the same front men...I can always turn over if necessary

Remember to set the timer for March 17th ...the inaugral pre race show.

I think (hope) they pull out all the stops on this

Re: Formula1 on Ch 4

jonsie — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 21:01:21 GMT

I'll be watching definitely

Re: Formula1 on Ch 4

MI5 — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 21:05:58 GMT

It'll be an exciting season for sure.

Re: Formula1 on Ch 4

Cleoriff — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 21:06:37 GMT

According to this list it's just the highlights of the first race on the 20th March?

Re: Formula 1 on Ch 4

Cleoriff — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 21:33:02 GMT

Anyway...whether on Sky or Ch4 we now have a F1 thread....saves posting in the virtual lounge and spoiling it for others...Just avoid this thread on race days if you have to record it......

Re: Formula 1 on Ch 4

Beenherebefore — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 17:06:31 GMT

http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/lauda-says-new-f1-qualifying-format-stupid-679409/

Says it all doesn't it ?

"For us at Mercedes it was not a compelling idea. So it was better to accept the other proposal......................"

Obviously Bernie was going to force a change so they went for the lesser evil.

I've said it before.......F1 has no chance of regaining its lost following until Bernie goes.

Re: Formula 1 on Ch 4

Cleoriff — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 17:45:08 GMT

Awful little man......reminds me of someone else who used to strut about ...throwing his 'weight' around.....during WW2

Re: Formula 1 on Ch 4

blissgirl — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 17:59:59 GMT

I think I know who you mean @Cleoriff

Re: Formula 1 on Ch 4

MI5 — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 18:08:55 GMT

@blissgirl wrote:
I think I know who you mean @Cleoriff

Churchill ?

Re: Formula 1 on Ch 4

Beenherebefore — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 18:13:47 GMT

Bob Hope ?

Re: Formula 1 on Ch 4

Cleoriff — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 18:15:04 GMT

Nah I meant the one with the little moustache...who goose stepped about with one arm in the air....

Re: Formula 1 on Ch 4

Beenherebefore — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 18:15:27 GMT

Norman Wisdom ?