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Formula-E Gen. 3

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,816 ✭✭✭TheChrisD


    Latest approved calendar from the WMSC. Misano replaces Rome, and Portland becomes a doubleheader.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,816 ✭✭✭TheChrisD


    FE have just sold their soul to TNT.

    **** that, I'm not spending €25/month on Sports Extra just to watch. There goes my live streak dating back to Beijing 2014...




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,479 ✭✭✭✭flazio


    The deal also means Virgin Media won't have it anymore.

    It performed poorly on any of the FTA channels it's been on, and it's been around them all. It's a sad situation but F1 is on Sky, Moto GP is also on TNT so Formula E has nowhere else to go.

    That said, I reckon it's still going to be streamed on YouTube if you happen to be in the right country.

    This too shall pass.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,307 ✭✭✭Schorpio


    I always found it to be really badly advertised/promoted, no matter which FTA network it was on.

    Even if it performed poorly on FTA, putting the sport behind a paywall will surely not develop an audience. I'm an avid F1 watcher. I would watch FE was it was on, but more in an 'I could take it or leave it' sort of way. Zero chance I am going to take out a subscription to watch it.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,251 ✭✭✭✭AMKC
    Ms


    That's a pity. We'll that's one way to kill of the sport.

    Unless it will still be on You-Tube otherwise I see it dieing.


    That's a pity but the Virgin done such a bad job of showing it anyway. Channel 4 always done a better job.

    Yes Hopefully we will still be able to watch it on You-Tube but if not then it's by by Formula E. Sad really. It should be the future of racing but it might end because of this.

    Live long and Prosper

    Peace and long life.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,816 ✭✭✭TheChrisD


    We're saved...? I can't confirm just yet because the Sky Guide doesn't have the entirety of Saturday up.

    It's likely a mistake since FE might think we get the continental Eurosport feed rather than the British one.




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,479 ✭✭✭✭flazio


    For the first time in 2024

    It's race week.

    However the season has already had a cancellation. Hyderabad officials are in breach of contract so the e-prix is cancelled.

    https://www.reuters.com/sports/motor-sports/formula-e-cancels-hyderabad-race-2024-01-06/

    This too shall pass.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,816 ✭✭✭TheChrisD


    So Virgin still have rights! Unfortunately it's still on their scummy More channel 🤬




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,479 ✭✭✭✭flazio


    Might be a silver lining to that if it means we get a free to air highlights or better yet a full race replay on the Virgin Media player. Watching live is of course preferable but like with Channel 4 and Formula 1, not essential. Anyway Formula E isn't widely reported on in mainstream media so avoiding spoilers is a bit easier.

    This too shall pass.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 179 ✭✭jeremyr62


    I used to watch it on Discovery+ but their website seems pretty barren with only old races. I assume it's gone from there too?

    Last year I was all excited when MotoGP was supposed to transfer to Discovery+. Needless to say Ireland didn't get it...



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,816 ✭✭✭TheChrisD


    So I heard reports TNT were taking ad breaks during free practice; and now also they missed the first half minute of quali group B because their ads overran.

    **** amateurs.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,816 ✭✭✭TheChrisD


    well that was a snore



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,608 ✭✭✭Mal-Adjusted


    It started out alright but the lack of any real fight afterwards was disappointing



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,710 ✭✭✭Charlie-Bravo


    Not much to enjoy out of that race. I think the format needs something more that attack mode. Maybe put attack mode in the pit lane so cars will be 15-20 seconds out of position?

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,479 ✭✭✭✭flazio


    It's the energy management element that is sucking the excitement out of the racing. Personally I think they should do away with the added on laps and let them used the saved energy from safety car/FCY to go hell for leather to the finish line.

    This too shall pass.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,251 ✭✭✭✭AMKC
    Ms


    So was it live on You-Tube or where did ye watch it? I seen the highlights on You-Tube.

    Live long and Prosper

    Peace and long life.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,710 ✭✭✭Charlie-Bravo


    It was on TNT Sports. You certainly wouldn't be paying for sports channel to watch it the way out is. I'm a big fan of Motorsport, and certainly have championed Formula e over the years, but it definitely needs to be spiced up!

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,608 ✭✭✭Mal-Adjusted


    Was it just me or were the commentators going a mile a minute? I missed almost every team radio as the commentators wouldn't shut the hell up for 20 seconds.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,063 ✭✭✭Trampas


    Seems like tnt have decided not to keep up with previous years in showing the full race on YouTube.

    Pity they’ve done that as that’s where I’d be watching it over the following days after a weekend.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 286 ✭✭jv2000


    Yeah they had the main commentator and Coulthard and Chandock. There was a moment where I was trying to figure out who was the lead commentator. Glad they had so much to talk about because there wasn't much going happening on track.

    Also I was 100% convinced that the win was going to be taken away after the race but actually that didn't happen (for once). It took from the enjoyment though.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,479 ✭✭✭✭flazio


    Lead commentator is called Tom Brooks. Did rally cross and British super bikes before this, but would probably be most widely known for commentary and presentation on Gran Turismo World Series events.

    Jack Nicholls was let go after it emerged that he had been very unpleasant to a female junior member of the Formula E organisation team. And while Ben Edwards was initially drafted in (and remains one of the greats of motorsports commentary) Formula E didn't really suit him and when Goodwood festival of speed clashed with Rome, Tom stood in, impressed everyone, was left in place for London and eventually got the role full time for this year.

    This too shall pass.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,816 ✭✭✭TheChrisD


    I praised Latifi. No way I'm adding another €27/month to my Sky bill just for FE.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,346 ✭✭✭PsychoPete


    I tried to get into this to fill the F1 void, it's a real struggle to watch. I couldn't justify paying an extra €30 just to watch that



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,816 ✭✭✭TheChrisD


    SEASON TEN, ROUNDS 2 & 3 — 🇸🇦 2024 Diriyah E-Prix

    Thursday 25th

    • 14:55 — Free Practice 1 (TNT1/VMMore)

    Friday 26th

    • 09:55 — Free Practice 2 (VMMore; was on TNT4, but has been removed in favour of live WRC)
    • 12:00 — Qualifying 1 (TNT1/VMMore)
    • 16:00 — Race 1 (TNT1/VMMore)
      • 17:03 — Green

    Saturday 27th

    • 09:55 — Free Practice 2 (TNT3/VMMore)
    • 12:00 — Qualifying 1 (TNT3/VMMore)
    • 16:00 — Race 1 (TNT3/VMMore)
      • 17:03 — Green


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,816 ✭✭✭TheChrisD


    🏁 Dennis wins by some margin!



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,251 ✭✭✭✭AMKC
    Ms


    Live long and Prosper

    Peace and long life.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,710 ✭✭✭Charlie-Bravo


    It was a better race than the first round.

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,816 ✭✭✭TheChrisD


    🏁 Cassidy won race 2

    Bigger thing though is that Dennis, Sette Camara, and Nato were all given five-second penalties post-race for overtaking under yellow flags. Apparently though, these overtakes were made on cars that were taking Attack Mode. That is the biggest load of horseshíte ever — to slow down enough so that you don't pass a car going through attack would be incredibly dangerous.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,571 ✭✭✭Harika


    Attack mode that is far outside of the racing line is the stupidest thing. Put it on the main straight to swivel a bit of the main road. To make it even more dump when activating attack mode, roll the dice with 1 to 6 for duration, except for snake eyes then you have to take it again. #rolleyes



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 179 ✭✭jeremyr62


    The next race in Sao Paulo on March 15/16th is being advertised as being on Discovery+. Could be a glitch as I thought they had lost the broadcast rights in Ireland. The first two were not covered.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,608 ✭✭✭Mal-Adjusted


    Cassidy must be the most frustrating driver to follow because he'll either win the race or DNF



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,816 ✭✭✭TheChrisD


    Bird absolutely sends it to win!



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,710 ✭✭✭Charlie-Bravo


    Some finish by Bird. I didn't think he'd have enough juice left to do that.

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,816 ✭✭✭TheChrisD




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,479 ✭✭✭✭flazio




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,816 ✭✭✭TheChrisD


    SEASON TEN, ROUND 5 — 🇯🇵 2024 Tokyo E-Prix

    Friday 29th

    • 07:25 — Free Practice 1 (TNT4/VMMore)
    • 22:55 — Free Practice 2 (TNT2/VMMore)

    Saturday 30th

    • 01:00 — Qualifying (TNT2/VMMore)
    • 05:00 — Race (TNT1/VMMore)
      • 06:03 — Green


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,816 ✭✭✭TheChrisD


    morning 🥱



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,816 ✭✭✭TheChrisD


    The good Max wins!



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,816 ✭✭✭TheChrisD


    SEASON TEN, ROUNDS 6 & 7 — 🇮🇹 2024 Misano E-Prix

    Friday 12th

    • 13:30 — Free Practice 0 - Rookie Test
    • 15:55 — Free Practice 1 (TNT1/VMMore)

    Saturday 13th

    • 06:55 — Free Practice 2 (TNT4/VMMore)
    • 09:00 — Qualifying 1 (TNT4/VMMore)
    • 13:00 — Race 1 (TNT4/VM2)
      • 14:03 — Green

    Sunday 27th

    • 06:55 — Free Practice 3 (TNT3/VMMore)
    • 09:00 — Qualifying 2 (TNT3/VMMore)
    • 13:00 — Race 2 (TNT3/VM3)
      • 14:03 — Green



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,816 ✭✭✭TheChrisD


    THE DAC IS BACK!



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,710 ✭✭✭Charlie-Bravo


    I have to say, racing on this track really suits Formula e. And having it as an attack type of race rather than a power saving race brings a better spectacle. Tomorrow's race should be more entertaining with less laps?!

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,710 ✭✭✭Charlie-Bravo


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,816 ✭✭✭TheChrisD




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,790 ✭✭✭✭Burkie1203




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,608 ✭✭✭Mal-Adjusted


    Some drama at the end of that race!



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,816 ✭✭✭TheChrisD


    Nissan, what did you do 😫

    Also, gutted for the ABT guys, that close to getting a podium…



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,816 ✭✭✭TheChrisD


    SEASON TEN, ROUND 8 — MONACO E-PRIX

    Crown jewel time!

    Saturday 27th

    • 6:25am — Practice 1 [TNT3 or VMMore]
    • 8am — Practice 2 [TNT3 or VMMore]
    • 9:30am — Qualifying [TNT3 or VMMore]
    • 1pm — Race Broadcast [TNT3 or VMMore]
      • 2:03pm — Green flag



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,816 ✭✭✭TheChrisD


    🏁 Jag 1-2; DS 3-4

    although let's see what the spinning wheel of random penalties decides later



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,251 ✭✭✭✭AMKC
    Ms


    I See that Jaguar have announced that they will stay in Formula E untill 2030 and Nissan too.

    Live long and Prosper

    Peace and long life.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,816 ✭✭✭TheChrisD


    SEASON TEN, ROUNDS 9 & 10 — BERLIN E-PRIX

    It's going to be both familiar and not, at the same time.

    Friday 10th

    • 15:55 — Free Practice 1 [TNT2 or VMMore]

    Saturday 11th

    • 06:55 — Free Practice 2 [TNT4 or VMMore]
    • 09:00 — Qualifying 1 [TNT4 or VMMore]
    • 13:00 — Race 1 Broadcast [TNT4 or VM2]
      • 14:03 — Green flag

    Sunday 12th

    • 06:55 — Free Practice 3 [VMMore only]
    • 09:00 — Qualifying 2 [TNT4 or VMMore]
    • 13:00 — Race 2 Broadcast [TNT4 or VM2]
      • 14:03 — Green flag



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