What is the value of the BBC F1 contract? Other than that, they could simply cut the whole coverage down, sending a single commentator and have the punditry done by less know well people from a studio in England. Currently they must send around 16+ people to each race. Also, but down on the build up stuff, start the programme with ten minutes to go.
The F1 Thread 2011 Season
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It's not the cost of broadcasting it, its the cost of the rights to broadcast it. They pay something like £40 million a year for the privilege.
They'd have to pay quite a bit to end it as well
I think they'll stick with it, but it's more about trying to pressure the teams (or whoever) in allowing it to be on Sky, as BBC won't be able to bid as much for it, they even suggested in the Times (who owns them btw [/cynicism]) that ITV would have money to bid
I do doubt that with the fact they are committed to the CL and England and FA Cup
I think they'll stick with it, but it's more about trying to pressure the teams (or whoever) in allowing it to be on Sky, as BBC won't be able to bid as much for it, they even suggested in the Times (who owns them btw [/cynicism]) that ITV would have money to bid
I do doubt that with the fact they are committed to the CL and England and FA Cup
Looks like Button will stay at McLaren - autosport.com - F1 News: Button set for new McLaren deal
looking at the F1 website , giving the weather has FOG for all the 3 days in Valencia.
Don't think I have ever seen fog disrupt a GP.
Don't think I have ever seen fog disrupt a GP.
Will be interesting to see how all these changes work out when the time comes.
Wonder if the change in engine mapping rules will make much difference
It will in qualifying, you'd probably see the Red Bulls struggle to guarantee pole at every race.
I mean the ones between qualifying and the race, they believe some of the teams have been using extreme mapping setups and changing them for the race
Does all seem to be a little bit like trying to slow down Red Bull
Does all seem to be a little bit like trying to slow down Red Bull
For our sake it's good I mean unless your a Red Bull fan but either way the Red Bull is still the best aero car out there and I doubt it will change much apart from pull Ferrari closer.
I'm not a Red Bull fan, so not overly concerned, but does seem somewhat artificial at times
I don't agree with mid-season rule changes, haven't since the dodgy mass damper decision but if they are taking the piss with engine maps and overruns and it effects everyone then I don't have such major issues with this one. Less diffuser based aero should make the cars abit harder to handle and thats always good for the viewer.
The Red Bull will still be planted to the floor anyway.
The Red Bull will still be planted to the floor anyway.
It's bloody hot today!
Is this near you Weaste?
Q2 red flag
looks like Maldonado ran out of fuel
Q2 back underway
Going from what Brundle is saying about DRS it's going to be another farce tomorrow. I really don't like that feature.
I quite liked DRS when it came in , but have to agree it is a farce in some races
This track is shit though, DRS will atleast make it half interesting.
That's hard to deny, but I just don't like the artificial nature of it and the way the guy in front is handicapped. This isn't amateur golf, it's the 'pinnacle of motorsport', and as much as we want to see overtaking it shouldn't be generated by devices that give temporary advantages to the trailing car. Just fix the aero regulations properly.
Anyway, tips for P1?
No point trying to predict it, Vettel.
Wow, Seb lights it up!
Vettel with a 1.36.9
When does this new engine mapping rule come in ?
It's already in. The big change is at Silverstone when they lose most of the overrun on the exhausts.
Vettel feels like he has to go out again.
Vettel will be able to give up on this lap I think
Yep, what an anticlimax
well that was a massive anti climax , what happened?
cheers
Webber actually getting in the same postcode as Vettel this time. All he has done is made the start less interesting though, Hamilton alongside Vettel could have been good, now we will get Webber just slotting in if the start goes to plan.
Hope the race is better than this.
I wouldn't hold your breath to be honest mate. This track is dire.
will the fact Red Bull have no new soft tyres make any difference to them
Not really, I expect McLaren to be more on the pace in the race because they seem to lose alot in the last sector over a single lap which is prime Red Bull DRS territory. If the pace of the cars plays out like the previous few then McLaren will be quick but stuck in traffic whilst Vettel pulls a decent lead to then control the race.
Barring a safety car, Webber holds the key for this race. If Hamilton can jump him early then its on, if Webber gets in front its on, if Webber holds second Vettel will romp it.
About 70km to the South.
The daft thing is that Valencia a perfectly good proper racing tack. Cheste may not be up to F1 standards though, but they do test there. It's a MotoGP track basically.