Formula 1 2018: General Discussion Thread

Mike Litoris

I'm not digging that new tune.

GTGTGTGT

That theme song is absolutely horrendous. Sounds so generic and not F1 at all.

g1983d

GTGTGTGT wrote: »

That theme song is absolutely horrendous. Sounds so generic and not F1 at all.

Agree, I guess that's why they are calling it the 2018 theme, if people like it they can keep it, if not dump it

HighLine

Think it's time for the first race thread of the year!:D

Harika

HighLine wrote: »

Think it's time for the first race thread of the year!:D

As you command: https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=106496858

Harika

The F1 subscription service was briefly up for 64,99 Euro per year or 7.99 per month. :eek: But won't be ready for Melbourne it seems.
http://www.motorsport-total.com/formel-1/news/fehlalarm-f1-tv-pro-noch-nicht-ab-melbourne-verfuegbar-18032119 Sorry german link

flexcon

Harika wrote: »

The F1 subscription service was briefly up for 64,99 Euro per year or 7.99 per month. :eek: But won't be ready for Melbourne it seems.
http://www.motorsport-total.com/formel-1/news/fehlalarm-f1-tv-pro-noch-nicht-ab-melbourne-verfuegbar-18032119 Sorry german link

Wow

Less than 6 euro a month when paid for year round. Way less than I was expecting.

Just renewed the parents account with HD package for the F1 and that's costing 12 a month. The package looks amazing with lots of historic races and docs on there too.

gamblor101

Harika wrote: »

The F1 subscription service was briefly up for 64,99 Euro per year or 7.99 per month. :eek: But won't be ready for Melbourne it seems.
http://www.motorsport-total.com/formel-1/news/fehlalarm-f1-tv-pro-noch-nicht-ab-melbourne-verfuegbar-18032119 Sorry german link

In another article from that website it mentions Sky will be providing the english commentary.

Harika

flexcon wrote: »

Wow

Less than 6 euro a month when paid for year round. Way less than I was expecting.

Just renewed the parents account with HD package for the F1 and that's costing 12 a month. The package looks amazing with lots of historic races and docs on there too.

If I can stream to chromecast, there is no reason for me to keep the sky package (except maybe the country blockage) As F1 Fan with access to that offer, it is a no-brainer.

H3llR4iser

Harika wrote: »

F1s new title music, made by Brian Tyler and I had to check straight away if he worked with Hans Zimmer or is involved in e.g. "two steps from hell" as it sounds exactly like them.

I don't dislike it, it has a certain "epicness" that fits well with the scenario (in that regards, yes, has a sort of a "superhero" feel, Marvel-like).

I still think that a more electronic or rock theme (The Truth from T-Square or the celebrated "The Chain", even Giorgio Moroder's "Never Ending Story") fits way better - these were chosen for a reason by Fuji TV and BBC...

Frank Bullitt

Overheard Martin Brundle discussing some changes to the coverage. They've been asked to stop commentating for a lap to 3 minutes for an "action lap" with the new music playing. He didn't seem optimistic about it saying "3 minutes is a long time on TV"

Sweet divine christ...

Gintonious

Gintonious wrote: »

Sweet divine christ...

Waiting for El Duderino to come in and tell us to stop complaining. :P

PopePalpatine

Gotta tap into that American market, dudes.

Jordan 199

I hope Brundle breaks the rule.

Sterling Archer

That's very like the "Crank it up" section from nascar, No commentary for a lap or 2.. it works for Nascar as it's well.. Nascar, but It'll be a long time in an F1 race...

muckwarrior

When I watched the new theme tune video I didn't have any strong opinion other than "Why the f*ck is this 3 minutes long?"

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AMKC

Jordan 199 wrote: »

I hope Brundle breaks the rule.

Me too and David Coulthard as well. If there is something interesting happening on the track I want to know and hear about it not hear a theme tune in the middle of a race. They can have that on before the race starts or after but not during the race unless the commentators can talk over it.

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H3llR4iser

Shane_ef wrote: »

That's very like the "Crank it up" section from nascar, No commentary for a lap or 2.. it works for Nascar as it's well.. Nascar, but It'll be a long time in an F1 race...

However, if I recall correctly, they do the "crank it up" thing in Nascar when coming out of a caution period. It makes zero sense in F1.

AMKC

Anyone else do this Quiz. I did. I got 7 out of 10 the first time and 10 out of 10 the second time.

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/features/2018/3/australia-quiz-2018.html

El_Duderino 09

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Gintonious wrote: »

Sweet divine christ...

Waiting for El Duderino to come in and tell us to stop complaining. :P

Oh I’m amused by the whinging I’m not going to tell you to do anything.

For fans of the most adventurous and cutting edge sport in the world, some F1 fans are surprisingly opposed to change.

El_Duderino 09

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No. Just no. Bernie hasn't actually gone away. He's constantly stirring trouble at any opportunity.

He was talking up the breakaway formula recently. Would you believe he said a breakaway is viable because the problem with F1 is that it charges the race venues too much money.

He's part of the old generation who succeeded by loaded the young people up with debt, and he still wants to be in charge. Bernie and his peers need to go away and... ya know. Let the young people run F1.

El_Duderino 09

El_Duderino 09 wrote: »

Oh I’m amused by the whinging I’m not going to tell you to do anything.

For fans of the most adventurous and cutting edge sport in the world, some F1 fans are surprisingly opposed to change.

Not really. Plenty of changes I'd be happy with. One which was mooted a while back was banning tyre-heaters. Massive change I would have been delighted with.

Are you happy with the change yeah?

El_Duderino 09

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El_Duderino 09 wrote: »

Oh I’m amused by the whinging I’m not going to tell you to do anything.

For fans of the most adventurous and cutting edge sport in the world, some F1 fans are surprisingly opposed to change.

Not really. Plenty of changes I'd be happy with. One which was mooted a while back was banning tyre-heaters. Massive change I would have been delighted with.

Are you happy with the change yeah?

Am I happy with which change? The action lap idea? I don't know. I haven't seen it in action and it seems fairly inconsequential. I imagine they will spend the lul until the first pitstop rehashing the action lap rather than trying to cram it into a single lap. In any case, you won't miss anything.

I do know some things though. For instance I know that Liberty Media knows more about entertainment then i do. I know F1 needs to move away from the stuffy smell of old folks home that it has gotten in the last while. So im happy to throw open the window and let some fresh air in. If it doesn't work they can always change it.

flazio

One thing about F1 though, when something isn't working, they are (reasonably) quick to change it back. Remember knock out qualifying?

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elperello

Just a point of information, that's not a song it's an instrumental piece.

El_Duderino 09

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That was during the Bernie era though[/quote]

Everything in modern history was during the Bernie era. What's your point?

Strictly speaking the Bernie era will still be felt until the contracts signed by tracks to pay exorbitant amounts to host races, expire. One real test of liberty media will be when they sign new contracts with tracks. Monza is always precarious. The fact that Silverstone puts on such a brilliant show for those who attend, and attracts more fans than almost any other track, and still loses money, is a scandal. It doesn't benefit anyone (except one guy)

Harika

They try a lot, and sometimes it fails, then it is reverted back or changed again. Nothing wrong with that.