Fuji 07:
I won't post spoilers in case anyone's going to watch the rerun later, but let's just say I'm happy :).
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Fuji 07:
I won't post spoilers in case anyone's going to watch the rerun later, but let's just say I'm happy :).
Yes it certainly was. It's at times like these that F1 anything other than boring. Mark Webber's live comment was a classic too.
Yes, definitely worth it . A good outcome I think .
I got up to watch, but was too shattered and went back to bed. Thanks for no spoilers, be watching later if possible.
Awesome :-)
Just watched the re run what a race!
Great result too, shows the value of karma :D
Wow indeed! Can't wait for China next weekend 6am :)
It was certainly more interesting than the average, that's for sure!
Cheers,
Stephen
Missed the repeat. WEill have to catch it later on today (if it's on)
I could have stayed on to watch it as I got home around 3:30 after a night out, but I was pretty tired and not so sober :)
What amused was all the comments before the race about how Hamilton had no F1 experience in the wet. He ended up stuck to the track with super-glue (apart from the one incident when he was hit) while the experienced drivers behind him were repeatedly sliding off the track. He definitely sent out a big "Who's the Daddy" to anyone who questions his skill.
I really hope Ferrari get their gearbox problem sorted out, they seem to be having problems getting their brain out of neutral.
I'm so glad I stayed up all night to watch the race live, it was amazing! I'm so gutted that I won't be able to watch the Chinese grand prix live next weekend :(
I should have just stayed up to watch it when we got home this morning, as I've missed the rerun too, will have to record the highlights tonight. :(
Ah well, Lewis won, so I'm not too fussed.
It's always worth getting up at silly o'clock for an F1 race, its fun! :)
Not the result I was after, but well played Hamilton and perhaps more so Kimi Raikkonen, top drives!
Very disapointed for Mark Webber with the Vettel incident, but theese things happen I'm afraid.
Yeh, feel sorry for Vettel. Great drive by Lewis, and a big point and laugh at Alonso!
/Grumpy old fart mode onQuote:
Originally Posted by kidzer
That's a matter of opinion. After the recent fiasco, I've had it with F1. It'll be nice if Hamilton wins (local boy), but beyond that, I've given up on F1. And I'm certainly not interested enough to watch it if. If I happened to be watching the TV on the right channel and F1 came on, I'd turn over. And that's coming from someone that spent years (no, decades actually) following it, and even going to races.
It's had several dire years, and was just starting to show a little promise, but the recent farce has destroyed whatever vestigial interest F1 held for me.
/Grumpy old fart mode off
Was a great race, almost spoiled by James Allen. I can understand why he loves Lewis. I can understand why he thinks we all love Lewis. I can't understand why he thinks that the other drivers love Lewis... "Heikki will be keeping back from Lewis so as not to interfere in the champonship race". No, he won't.
Also, the endless comments along the lines of "the light cars are going faster than the heavy cars" drive me nuts. Maybe he's just there to explain things for the new fans that only watch because of Lewis, but still.
Anyway, well done Lewis, very well done Heikki ! Great last few laps with the both of the Ferrari cars involved in battles.
Great race, a great display by many drivers that otherwise would not have got coverage. Quite a few disappointments all round and the title's now Hamilton's unless something drastic happens.
As much as people are sorry for Webber I feel just as bad for Vettel - the guy is the youngest kid out there and will obviously learn from it, but I wouldn't want to be him. And Luizi's point for Torro Rossa has been taken away from them as he passed Sutil under the safety car.
Disappointed by Alonso's crash out, it's now looking like his 2nd place in the standings is under fire from Kimi Raikonnen than it is challenging for the title. I did say I'd rate him lower in expectations should he not win the championship, and I think it's now time to call it that....
I never ever thought I'd be typing this, but as much as James Allen's annoyed me, he's the least of worries ITV have with their coverage this season. It's just hopeless drivel every single pre-race and post-race. Hamilton's done an awesome job this season, no doubt, but please, don't camp outside his garage EVERY SINGLE TIME. There are 21 other drivers...Quote:
Originally Posted by bigblue
I can't think how they could seriously make it worse. I really can't. The annoying thing is, Steve Rider isn't a poor presenter. He's a good one, and with a genuine passion for Formula 1. Brundle's an excellent support commentator, but he's let down by those around him.
I'll not bother repeating what others have said. In short, Hamilton rocked, Kimi was excellent and Heikki was great, Webber and Vettel were both sensational. Alonso sucked, Massa sucked, Button sucked. Sato was on fire...
And perhaps more importantly, there are areas of the paddock where engine noise won't drown out the presenters - leaving us with a few seconds of engine noise and very faint, near inaudible voicesQuote:
Originally Posted by this_is_gav
It seems to me to be quite unprofessional to broadcast from an area like that where such things will always happen, rather than round the back of the pits, like they've done for previous years until Hamilton came along.
ha yeah! who would thought?!Quote:
Originally Posted by bigblue
I just thank the heavens that I have to hear the engine instead of the drivel when that happens!Quote:
Originally Posted by kidzer
They really have no idea that's the case though. The most painful example was when they asked Ant a quick question about himself, then asked him 3 or 4 questions about Lewis :surprised:Quote:
Originally Posted by this_is_gav
Brundle either has the patience of a saint, or is just resigned to the fact that he's working with someone who has a layman's level of understanding. Every single race he has to correct James, explain things, and basically spell it out for him. It's fair enough up to a point, as Brundle should have a better understanding, but Allen tries to act like his equal and debates things with him. Just stoppit dammit ! He'd be fine if he just tried to commentate on what was happening and left the tech stuff to others, but he just won't.Quote:
Brundle's an excellent support commentator, but he's let down by those around him.
I think a Euro1080 satellite feed might have to be looked into, with commentary from the radio or somewhere ! :)
There's an amusing point in the video of the Spa 1998 crash where Murray Walker literally starts gibbering and Brundle had to take over.Quote:
Originally Posted by bigblue
(Ok, Murray Walker gibbering isn't that far from his normal level :).)
P.S. I've noticed that Brundle is taking much more care these days to mention things that make it clear that he's spent some time in an F1 car and knows what he's talking about.
No idea what one of those feeds are, but for the (stupidly crazy) European GP at the Nurburgring Murray was commentating on 5Live (David Croft's wife's baby was due on the race weekend).Quote:
Originally Posted by bigblue
I recorded both on my media PCs and overlayed the 5Live commentary onto the race coverage. Timing got a little slack towards the end of the race, but it worked out quite well. Watching the race live with Murray commentating, particularly on such a chaotic race, was just awesome. Obviously radio commentary takes a different technique to that of TV, but it was like he'd never been away. Made my day. :D
Best news I've heard is that Ralf is leaving Toyota and has said he will announce where he is going at the end of the season. He's also said that he won't move for money, but for the chance to help develop a team.
In other words, he knows nobody will pay his overinflated salary and he'll take what ever drive he can get!
Cheers,
Stephen
Bring back Bobby Charlton, thats what I say.
http://atlasf1.autosport.com/2000/dec20/horton1.jpg
My personal highlights were the Maclaren garage not giving a damn when Alonso span himself out of the race, Webbers live comment, Ferrari fights in the last few laps and hearing that Renault have offered Alonso his old job back :D:D