Exactly, alot of it is harmless banter and ribbing.
I mean who couldn't resist the urge to make fun of EJ's shirts.
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Exactly, alot of it is harmless banter and ribbing.
I mean who couldn't resist the urge to make fun of EJ's shirts.
Jake was actually quite good on f1 knowledge too despite hm being far more interested in the football side of things I think. Took his time to research the sport and I'm sure he has grown to love it. He had a lot of enthusiasm and I thought it was obvious that what him and EJ had was friendly banter.
Stop bringing facts into it, people. 
I was stuck in a car with only Radio 1 available on the Friday before Spa, and Jake was on the phone to Chris Moyles from his and DC's hotel room by the side of the circuit, apparently it was quite a regular slot for him to be on the Radio show in this way, and it was quite evident from his conversations that he was well up on his F1, he was referring back to old races and incidents with a fond recollection and just came across as a fan - absolutely loving his job.
I think he's a great part of the BBC coverage and it's a big shame he's leaving. I'm sure them losing so much of their live coverage played a part in it, but BT must still be giving him a hell of a deal considering how popular he's become at the beeb.
I'm sure he'll go on to do well with the footy, though.
I think he's a great part of the BBC coverage and it's a big shame he's leaving. I'm sure them losing so much of their live coverage played a part in it, but BT must still be giving him a hell of a deal considering how popular he's become at the beeb.
I'm sure he'll go on to do well with the footy, though.
I think it was mainly due to the fact that Jake is about to become a Dad soon, didn't want to be travelling around the world leaving a new born behind. Combine that with a bit more cash and he's laughing.
Fair play, a likeable presenter and chap.
Fair play, a likeable presenter and chap.
This would probably be the best solution, bit of eye candy on the TV and she actually knows what she is talking about. She has taken over when he cant present a race so she has some experience, hopefully it will happen.
On to Singapore, tropical rainstorms earlier today and its due to continue all weekend, nice!
Seems a bit weird watching Hamilton not using his yellow helmet. McLaren in his hands looks planted to the floor though.
Why's he not using his normal helmet?
PROVISIONAL 2013 FORMULA 1 CALENDAR
17 March - Australia (Melbourne)
24 March - Malaysia (Sepang)
14 April - China (Shanghai)
21 April - Bahrain (Sakhir)
12 May - Spain (Barcelona)
26 May - Monaco
9 June - Canada (Montreal)
16 June - America (New Jersey) *
30 June - Britain (Silverstone)
21 July - Germany (Nurburgring/Hockenheim)
28 July - Hungary (Hungaroring)
1 September - Belgium (Spa-Francorchamps)
8 September - Italy (Monza)
22 September - Singapore (Marina Bay) *
6 October - Japan (Suzuka)
13 October - Korea (Yeongam) *
27 October - India (Buddh International)
3 November - Abu Dhabi (Yas Marina)
17 November - United States (Austin)
24 November - Brazil (Interlagos)
* Subject to confirmation
The question marks over New Jersey and Korea are serious.
F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has himself expressed doubts that the New Jersey organisers will get the track, which features the Manhattan skyline as a backdrop, ready in time.
The second US race in Austin, Texas, which makes its debut this year on 18 November, is called the United States Grand Prix to differentiate the two events.
The Korean race, which made its debut in 2010, has long been shrouded in doubts because of financial issues.
There is also uncertainty over the venue of the German Grand Prix.
Next year is theoretically the turn of the Nurburgring in the deal with Hockenheim which sees the two tracks alternate as hosts.
But the Nurburgring is struggling with financial problems and it remains to be seen whether it will be able to host the race. If not, Hockenheim is expected to step in.
The schedule as listed is expected to be confirmed at a meeting of the FIA World Motorsport Council, effectively F1's legislative body, on 28 September.
Taken from BBC F1 website
17 March - Australia (Melbourne)
24 March - Malaysia (Sepang)
14 April - China (Shanghai)
21 April - Bahrain (Sakhir)
12 May - Spain (Barcelona)
26 May - Monaco
9 June - Canada (Montreal)
16 June - America (New Jersey) *
30 June - Britain (Silverstone)
21 July - Germany (Nurburgring/Hockenheim)
28 July - Hungary (Hungaroring)
1 September - Belgium (Spa-Francorchamps)
8 September - Italy (Monza)
22 September - Singapore (Marina Bay) *
6 October - Japan (Suzuka)
13 October - Korea (Yeongam) *
27 October - India (Buddh International)
3 November - Abu Dhabi (Yas Marina)
17 November - United States (Austin)
24 November - Brazil (Interlagos)
* Subject to confirmation
The question marks over New Jersey and Korea are serious.
F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has himself expressed doubts that the New Jersey organisers will get the track, which features the Manhattan skyline as a backdrop, ready in time.
The second US race in Austin, Texas, which makes its debut this year on 18 November, is called the United States Grand Prix to differentiate the two events.
The Korean race, which made its debut in 2010, has long been shrouded in doubts because of financial issues.
There is also uncertainty over the venue of the German Grand Prix.
Next year is theoretically the turn of the Nurburgring in the deal with Hockenheim which sees the two tracks alternate as hosts.
But the Nurburgring is struggling with financial problems and it remains to be seen whether it will be able to host the race. If not, Hockenheim is expected to step in.
The schedule as listed is expected to be confirmed at a meeting of the FIA World Motorsport Council, effectively F1's legislative body, on 28 September.
Taken from BBC F1 website
Good to see back of valencia
It'll be back in a couple of seasons.
Bernie always has his 'doubts' over new venues.
Nurburgring are fecked financially, it sucks but it wouldn't surprise me if its not on the calendar when the time comes.
Ironically that was one of the best races this year.
good piece on what it takes to get Singapore ready for its F1 race.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/19667126
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/19667126
Red bull look good here specially in the 3rd sector.
I missed practice. Is it raining or what's the weather like at the moment?
from what I have seen and it was not much FP3 was dry
The Finger could get onto pole here, has been leading the free practise sessions all weekend.
Looks like a Red Bull, McLaren battle to me.
feck you Ben
There is no chance that McLaren will use team orders like Alonso and Massa.
Sid Watkins RIP, did a massive amount to make F1 much safer.
RIP Sid
he seemed like a really nice bloke that got on with everybody.
wonder what liberty's Jackie Stewart is on about, for him to say something it must be something big.
Pastor Mal...
yeah he was my first though, I can see him causing a major smash in the future, hope I am wrong.
I do like this track.
what a stunning view from that pool.
He's already crippled a marshall when he was a young driver. He should have been banned for that really. But money talks
If the gap between their drivers was the same they would.
Super Softs just to get out of Q1 !!
That singapore sling corner is a fecking joke of a thing, they need to change that at some point in the future.
9 mins of Q1 left and not Red Bulls yet
JB moaning about front locking.
They need to knock down a building to change it and I don't think that will happen, but there must be something they can do about it.
feck me, 0.002 difference!
and bang Red Bulls come out and both in top 3, think I will shut the feck up.