BBC1 F1 Coverage details annouced

[fizzwheel]

Details here

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/7755219.stm

Looks pretty good to me.

Roll on 27th March

[sinbad]

Quality. All the sessions, plus some red button junk, plus no James. Bingo.

Just need The Chain, and all will be well with the world.

[fizzwheel]

Just need The Chain, and all will be well with the world.

I read somwhere that it is coming back with The Chain, but I'm trying to find a link so I can verify it and I cant find one at the mo.

[Daimo]

What will happen if both MotoGP and F1 are on at the same time though?

Press Red???

I used to record F1 on the sky box, then leave it on and pause the motogp if I had to pop out. Then when I came back I could watch the bikes, then watch the F1 (FF the adverts :) ) so i bet i can't do that no more.

Any info on commentators for MotoGP this year? Will it cover qualifying like Eurosport did?

[simesb]

I read somwhere that it is coming back with The Chain, but I'm trying to find a link so I can verify it and I cant find one at the mo.

I heard somewhere they were "Reimagining" The Chain - hope to god they just use the original. Fun watching the practice on the red button - passes an hour on a Friday if you're not at work.

[Daimo]

Oooo,

F1 fans will be able to customise their viewing experience through the BBC's multi-platform offering with options such as: split-screen action; a live leaderboard; in-car cameras; choice of commentary; live online streaming; live text; interactive forums; circuit guides; and blogs.

Thats nice, I can watch a few screens at the same time. Will be able to see the overtaking from all angles :D

Again, wonder if they do that for MotoGP, hope so :D

[MR UKI (1)]

What will happen if both MotoGP and F1 are on at the same time though?

Press Red???

I used to record F1 on the sky box, then leave it on and pause the motogp if I had to pop out. Then when I came back I could watch the bikes, then watch the F1 (FF the adverts :) ) so i bet i can't do that no more.

Any info on commentators for MotoGP this year? Will it cover qualifying like Eurosport did?

Same commentators as last year (Charlie ***** and Steve Parrish). No Friday practice, but live qualifying and racing for all 125, 260 and Moto GP.

[simesb]

I think it's Cox ^^^^

Or is Freud in the house?

[Mr Speirs]

What will happen if both MotoGP and F1 are on at the same time though?


Apparently the MotoGP rights holders have offset the race starts so that there is no clash.

[MR UKI (1)]

I tried to say Cox spelt likes Docks but it didn't like it :(

Anyways, heres a link to a BBC blog by the sports editor explaining Moto GP coverage decisions. Interesting read, especially some of the comments from readers given that the editor has been posting on some forums too.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/sporteditors/2009/01/it_always_feels_like_a.html

[Daimo]

Thanks thats a good read.

I agree the Eurosport boys are a little more British orientated with regards to humour, but man im going to miss those guys jibbering away with great facts and information, and how excited they got (which in turn made more more excited too :lol: ).

Ahh well, BBC team will have to do.....

Its good MotoGP is getting more coverage with the F1 this year though. MotoGP boys are REALLY going to need it with this years WSB looking so exciting :D

[sinbad]

I read somwhere that it is coming back with The Chain, but I'm trying to find a link so I can verify it and I cant find one at the mo.

http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/andrewbaker/blog/2009/02/24/fleetwood_macs_the_chain_is_back_as_bbc_f1_theme_t une

Woohoo! It had to be didn't it.

[arcdef]

no HD?????? where is the sense in that!!

[Daimo]

Because if the country your going to doesn't have HD, how can you broadcast it????

Same reason we only have HD games during the 6 nations from the home nations. You can't watch the Italian or French games in HD as they don't broadcast it.

I guess thats probably why?