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[NihonTiger90]

Looks like COTA (company behind Austin GP) are willing to pay the sanctioning fee to the FIA but instead of signing the contract they agreed earlier they have re-written it on more favourable terms and sent it back to Bernie to approve.

She's dead baby, you can't play hardball with Bernie and money.

http://adamcooperf1.com/2011/11/24/cota-ready-to-pay-bernie-for-2012-us-gp/
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/96435

I hate you, Tavo and COTA. All my rage, especially when the GP in NJ falls apart as it inevitably will.

Why would it be any different from this year's coverage? SPEED with live coverage of most races, Tape Delayed on Fox for 3 or 4 races in the summer (after Fox loses NASCAR).

Yep. Same as this year. I'd imagine they'd broadcast the USGP live but LOL NEVER HAPPENING. God it makes me sad typing that.

 

[Chris R]

I hate you, Tavo and COTA. All my rage, especially when the GP in NJ falls apart as it inevitably will.

Yea, it does kinda suck that it looks like stuff will never happen here I'm just planning on going to Montreal in 2012 instead

 

[NihonTiger90]

Yea, it does kinda suck that it looks like stuff will never happen here I'm just planning on going to Montreal in 2012 instead

*sigh* Same. And I had friends in Austin I could have stayed with.

 

[Dead Man]

Looks like COTA (company behind Austin GP) are willing to pay the sanctioning fee to the FIA but instead of signing the contract they agreed earlier they have re-written it on more favourable terms and sent it back to Bernie to approve.

She's dead baby, you can't play hardball with Bernie and money.

http://adamcooperf1.com/2011/11/24/cota-ready-to-pay-bernie-for-2012-us-gp/
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/96435

So, the track isn't going to built at all now?

 

[olore]

Honoring the Brazilian GP I decided to take time out of my busy schedule to finish His Helmet. Hope He doesn`t object against my ten second job...

 

[Xun]

So, the track isn't going to built at all now?

Not unless Bernie has a change of heart.

Spoiler

lol

 

[navanman]

Awesome!!
In memory of that, some Senna 1991 footage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7WgJeNF9b8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOmpGuG-P64

 

[Dead Man]

Not unless Bernie has a change of heart.

Spoiler

lol

Damn it, I wanted to see the V8's race there. Fucking shit sucks.

 

[Orgun]

Practice 1 - heere we gooo

edit: helmet cam!

 

[Lucius86]

I await the gifs as I cannot watch at work.....

 

[S. L.]

nooo koba, not linkin park

 

[RomanticHeroX]

They're really just strapping cameras everywhere on Vettel now, aren't they?

 

[Sleeplessnights]

There's a Sky ad on the Red Bull. Helmet cam is neat but too high.

 

[Adamm]

There's a Sky ad on the Red Bull. Helmet cam is neat but too high.

Its for Brazil Sky, not the UK one.

Also more info on the F1 Channel on sky sports website -
http://www1.skysports.com/formula-1/news/12040/7332332/Sky-Sports-launches-F1-channel

Sky Sports is to launch a dedicated channel for its new in-depth Formula 1 coverage, taking viewers under the skin of the sport.

Starting in March 2012, Sky Sports F1 HD will get Sky customers closer than ever, with more action, analysis and information - on their TV, online and mobile devices - throughout the season.

This new home of Formula 1 will be the only place to enjoy live coverage of the whole Grand Prix season, including all practice and qualifying sessions and every race in the calendar.

From its launch, Sky Sports F1 HD will give viewers:

EVERY RACE LIVE: From March to November, every moment of each race will be live in HD, without the interruption of adverts.

LIVE PRACTICE AND QUALIFYING: Every practice and qualifying session for each Grand Prix will be shown live on one channel, Sky Sports F1 HD.

THE FULL SEASON IN-DEPTH: Over nine months, viewers will have a wealth of programmes with in-depth interviews, archive action and weekly magazine shows.

EXTRA LIVE CONTENT: Through Sky's interactive service, fans can follow the action through on-board cameras, go behind the scenes with the teams in the pits, and follow race data, to take them further inside the sport.

The dedicated channel will be provided at no extra charge to all Sky TV customers who take both Sky Sports 1 and Sky Sports 2 or the HD pack of channels. It will be found at 408 in Sky's on-screen guide, after a scheduled move of the Sky Sports channels. Sky Sports viewers without the Sky+ HD pack will receive a standard definition version.

Sky Sports F1 HD viewers can also follow the action wherever they are with all live coverage on Sky Go, through online, mobile or tablet devices, at no extra charge.

SKY SPORTS F1 HD
Launches March 2012
Click here for more info
Announcing the new channel, Barney Francis, Managing Director of Sky Sports, said: "Formula 1 followers are hungry for more and we want to give them the ultimate experience. It's not just every minute of every race but a channel devoted to Formula 1.

"We can now tell the whole story of the season, from every Grand Prix, from start to finish. Formula 1 will get the full Sky Sports treatment. We have big plans for live shows and a rich line-up of Formula 1 programmes; getting to the drivers, exploring the technology and lapping up the drama.

"With a dedicated channel for Formula 1 we can also give all sports fans the depth and breadth of sports they demand every weekend, right through the year."

Jeremy Darroch, Sky's Chief Executive, added: "This brand new channel again proves Sky's commitment to investing in the best content for customers. It will give even more value to Sky customers and create another reason for others to consider pay TV.

"This is another example of the value we are creating for customers through our content leadership. It follows the recent launch of other high-quality new channels like Sky Atlantic and Sky 3D as well as our growing commitment to UK original content in areas such as drama, comedy and the arts."

More information on Sky Sports F1 HD can be found at www.sky.com/f1

So you dont need to pay for sky sports if you have the HD pack

 

[Orgun]

Did you guys already talk about the Red Bull on the grid tyre heating thing? Been awhile since I checked the thread.

edit: Ah either way here's the article - http://www.motorsport-total.com/f1/...en_durch_Auspuffgase_verursacht_11112410.html

 

[Shaneus]

Fuck, I wish I knew what was happening to the countries that aired the BBC footage (like Australia). If it goes pay-only here, I'll be fucking pissed because you can bet your arse there won't be an option to get a channel/stream that's F1 only.

 

[Deadman]

So the mail did have it wrong, im shocked

 

[Psychotext]

So there's no way to get that channel unless you're a Sky customer? Fucksake.

 

[Xun]

I keep saying it but R.I.P. UK F1.

The likelihood of F1 ever leaving Sky is slim in my eyes.

 

[Lucius86]

I have Sky Sports, but not in HD. Does that mean I get Sky Sports F1 in HD or not?

 

[ANDY_098]

I have Sky Sports, but not in HD. Does that mean I get Sky Sports F1 in HD or not?

You'd get the F1 channel, not in HD though.

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

So the mail did have it wrong, im shocked

Not necessarily.

If Sky do intend to make the channel available through freeview, I wouldn't expect it to be announced at the same time (likely a month or so before the start of the season). Otherwise they'd likely dissuade anyone that's on the fence as to whether to subscribe in the mean time.

 

[Lucius86]

You'd get the F1 channel, not in HD though.

Twats. I get BBC, ITV, Film 4 etc. in HD, but I refuse to pay extra for it.

I don't care I have Sky Sports already (Virgin Media customer), I just don't want a change with how glorious F1 has been for the last few years.

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

From the Broadcast article on the channel:

Talks are underway to secure distribution with Virgin Media though no deal is yet done.

If VM plans aren't signed off yet, then I very much doubt Freeview plans would be either (if it's something they're considering).

 

[Adamm]

So the cheapest way to get F1 for those who do not subscribe to sky is £363

Sky Entertainment pack - £20/month
Sky HD pack - £10.25/month

£30.25 x 12 = £363

and you can usually get the sky boxes/setup for free
Not sure how sky contracts work & if its possible to cancel that for 2/3 months during the off season.

 

[ANDY_098]

So the cheapest way to get F1 for those who do not subscribe to sky is £363

Sky Entertainment pack - £20/month
Sky HD pack - £10.25/month

£30.25 x 12 = £363

and you can usually get the sky boxes/setup for free
Not sure how sky contracts work & if its possible to cancel that for 2/3 months during the off season.

Didn't someone say you can pay £10/month to get it on Freeview? Or was that just speculation?

 

[Adamm]

Didn't someone say you can pay £10/month to get it on Freeview? Or was that just speculation?

So far its just a Daily Mail rumour, Sky havent confirmed this yet.

Unless I missed proper confirmation.

 

[ANDY_098]

It is understood that Sky is in talks with other providers about making the channel available, with pay-TV rival Virgin Media most likely to agree a carriage deal.

BT Vision and Top Up TV, which both already provide Sky Sports 1 and 2, would need to purchase another Freeview channel slot to be able to offer Sky Sports F1, which makes carriage unlikely due to the high cost.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/n...ch-dedicated-formula-one-channel-in-2012.html

Looks like Virgin Media is the best bet for people without Sky.

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

I'll stick to my HD torrents.

 

[SunhiLegend]

I'll stick to my HD torrents.

Might have to do the same if freeview don't get the channel.

Some gifs from practice 1.

Awesome new helmet cam on Vettel

Kobayashi going for a spin

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Twats. I get BBC, ITV, Film 4 etc. in HD, but I refuse to pay extra for it.

I don't care I have Sky Sports already (Virgin Media customer), I just don't want a change with how glorious F1 has been for the last few years.

When you go HD, you can't go back...D

Bernie has really took the sport into the level it is now, but I think he's killing it.. To run races you need a govt to step in or its not feasible anymore by itself. TV channels are dropping the coverage of the sport. Internet blackout on almost everything F1

This has to stop or the sport will keep losing popularity

 

[ANDY_098]

Liuzzi's helmet this weekend is painted in the same paint used for blackboards so he can draw his own design onto it. Pretty cool, could cause problems if it rains though!

 

[Adamm]

Sky Sports F1 just tweeted saying the new Sky Sports F1 channel will not be coming to freeview or Freesat.

 

[ANDY_098]

FYI, the tennis is overrunning on BBC red button, they will show practice once the tennis is finished. In the meantime the only option is to watch P2 on the BBC website.

 

[Dead Man]

Fuck, I wish I knew what was happening to the countries that aired the BBC footage (like Australia). If it goes pay-only here, I'll be fucking pissed because you can bet your arse there won't be an option to get a channel/stream that's F1 only.

Ten will still retain the coverage, but they will probably have to use their own commentary for the sky races, or make a deal to license it from sky.

Edit: The pictures Ten gets are the same as for everybody, there is just one feed from each race, so that won't change.

 

[Psychotext]

Sky Sports F1 just tweeted saying the new Sky Sports F1 channel will not be coming to freeview or Freesat.

Arsebadgers.

 

[SunhiLegend]

 

[Psychotext]

Helmet cam is crazy. That has to be affecting his driving.

 

[Dead Man]

Arsebadgers.

Yup.

 

[ANDY_098]

Helmet cam is crazy. That has to be affecting his driving.

He has another helmet without a camera in, so he can switch to that if he wants.

 

[SunhiLegend]

 

[ANDY_098]

BBC red button has just switched over to show FP2.

 

[Kyaw]

So you dont need to pay for sky sports if you have the HD pack

So HA, suck on that.

 

[SunhiLegend]

 

[ANDY_098]

2012 BBC coverage details confirmed.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/formula_one/15893254.stm

In detail, the coverage will be as follows:

Network television - Live grands prix
Qualifying sessions and races live on BBC One and BBC One HD

One-hour evening highlights programme on BBC Three and BBC HD

All races and qualifying sessions that start before 1000 to have full repeat on terrestrial TV later in the day

Network television - Other races
Extended highlights (90 mins) on BBC One and BBC One HD, 1700 for European time zone races and (120 mins) 1400 for early morning races

Qualifying: Extended highlights (75 mins) BBC One and BBC One HD, Saturdays at 1730 for European time zone races and 1300 for early morning races

(Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying and highlights will be on BBC Two and BBC HD)

Live races:
15 April: China
13 May: Spain
27 May: Monaco
24 June: Europe
8 July: Britain
2 September: Belgium
23 September: Singapore
14 October: Korea
4 November: Abu Dhabi
25 November: Brazil

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

No word on Forum

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

No word on Forum

it's in there. An hour of Forum (after live races, i assume).

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

I should have read the full thing!

Good to know. Sometimes the Forum is the best part of an F1 weekend, and I don't mind admitting that.

 

[Psychotext]

Ugh, what a shit selection for the live races.

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

I hope it pisses it down in Canada again and the Sky team struggle to fill the time where the BBC crew did it effortlessly.

It's two races before we even get the BBC crew