Formula 1??

barnes2k

will the technology of f1 digital used(ie interactive screens) be available free this time or will we just have the normal coverage on itv and rte???

byte

I believe it will just be normal coverage as Bernie Ecclestone has scrapped the whole interactive aspect.

ShaneOC

I think that now we may get to see some advancements on the coverage that we have seen over the last few years as before Digital F1 started up a few years ago (it only made it to Sky for the last year) the regular broadcasters were adding new technology themselves. At the Germany Grand Prix last year has a moving camera that shot down the straight at speeds similar to the cars and it looked cool.

I also remember years ago that the Japanese Grand Prix coverage had graphics on the in-car cameras. It showed speed, revs and gear information. It was amazing to see how fast the engine accelerated.

chernobyl

Originally posted by ShaneOC
It was amazing to see how fast the engine accelerated.

0 - 200mph in 10 seconds 200 - 0mph in 2 seconds

F1 cars braking ability is much more impressive.

mike2084

I read in The Guardian last Monday that the F1 Interactive was available to any channel that wanted it this season.

dmeehan

kimi raikonnen's car had a rear view camera today in qualifying
l;ooks pretty cool, but i dont really see the point when there is no other car on the track. its best use would probs be when overtaking

chernobyl

Originally posted by Michael Walsh
I read in The Guardian last Monday that the F1 Interactive was available to any channel that wanted it this season.

Im watching on Premiere World which was the pioneer of multiple angle coverage.
Interactive features are all gone as Bernie scrapped it completely.