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[skam85]

I saw a post race comment somewhere from Chandhok about RICs pit delay and his response was - that it was during the safety car period and it doesn't explain why he couldn't match his team mate when on track.

This was despite admitting earlier he wasn't aware RIC was delayed for so long and why - and so completely dismissing the fact the delay may have had something to do with RICs car not being up to pace.

Look, I understand Sky F1 is focussed on the British subscribers and so he and Croft are focussed on the top end of the field during the race and Brit drivers elsewhere rather than non Brit tail-enders. But without Brundle on hand for balance, Chandhok seems to follow a line of Sky commentators who have the drivers they are biased against and couldn't give a stuff about being balanced and informed about.

It just seems just so unprofessional. And I fret for when Brundle finally gives the commenting game up.

I actually think Sky has gotten better.

The additions of Naomi Schiff and Bernie Collins have been great, and Ted is doing fewer races too. (I do like Ted though personally)

Crofty is sitting out a few more this year with the F1 for kids commentator guy taking his spot for a few races.
Seems like there is a succession plan going on there.

Nico and Jenson are fantastic with their recent and relevant insights into current F1.

The issue with Karun however is that while his analysis technically is really good, he seems to have agendas and bias against some drivers, particularly DR which does slip through and it just doesn't need to.

 

[Eaglemaniac]

Is the Australian F1 GP coverage showing up on anyone’s Foxtel tv guide? According to mine they’re not broadcasting it at all today which seems weird. Is it only on channel 10 this year?

 

[happy_eagle]

Is the Australian F1 GP coverage showing up on anyone’s Foxtel tv guide? According to mine they’re not broadcasting it at all today which seems weird. Is it only on channel 10 this year?

Not sure why they'd be broadcasting a week before the race ?

 

[skam85]

Is the Australian F1 GP coverage showing up on anyone’s Foxtel tv guide? According to mine they’re not broadcasting it at all today which seems weird. Is it only on channel 10 this year?

That's a Lando-esque jump start right there!

 

[No Quarter]

Watched the D2S episode with Liam Lawson this morning - that kid probably should have DRs seat

 

[dazbroncos]

I saw a post race comment somewhere from Chandhok about RICs pit delay and his response was - that it was during the safety car period and it doesn't explain why he couldn't match his team mate when on track.

This was despite admitting earlier he wasn't aware RIC was delayed for so long and why - and so completely dismissing the fact the delay may have had something to do with RICs car not being up to pace.

Look, I understand Sky F1 is focussed on the British subscribers and so he and Croft are focussed on the top end of the field during the race and Brit drivers elsewhere rather than non Brit tail-enders. But without Brundle on hand for balance, Chandhok seems to follow a line of Sky commentators who have the drivers they are biased against and couldn't give a stuff about being balanced and informed about.

It just seems just so unprofessional. And I fret for when Brundle finally gives the commenting game up.

within 2 corners of the start Chandok says " Piastri is still infront of Lando"

now in isolation, its a statement of fact and move on.

IMO however, given the bias and tone, its like he was pissed that OP handn't pulled over to let Lando thru.

I get we all like our own flagged drivers - im guilty too - but when you are in a Broadcasting role, at least try and hide it a bit.

 

[Eaglemaniac]

Not sure why they'd be broadcasting a week before the race ?

Really? Oh shit I thought it was this weekend? Dammit. Now there’s no Motorsport to watch this weekend seeings as SVG isn’t racing nascar this weekend either.

 

[Not Important]

Calling BS as the top three paid staff are not included in the budget cap. And there's no way Newey isn't in that.

i don't know whether that's true or not. and neither do you. that said, cost saving may not be the sole consideration.

 

[skam85]

i don't know whether that's true or not. and neither do you. that said, cost saving may not be the sole consideration.

Except it is true

F1 cost cap: What is it and how does it work?

au.motorsport.com

 

[Not Important]

Except it is true

F1 cost cap: What is it and how does it work?

au.motorsport.com

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that doen't tell us whether newey is one of the 3 highest paid. neither of us know that. and, as i said, it may not be the only consideration.

 

[skam85]

within 2 corners of the start Chandok says " Piastri is still infront of Lando"

now in isolation, its a statement of fact and move on.

IMO however, given the bias and tone, its like he was pissed that OP handn't pulled over to let Lando thru.

I get we all like our own flagged drivers - im guilty too - but when you are in a Broadcasting role, at least try and hide it a bit.

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think Karun and Oscar get along pretty well, they had some twitter banter about Aus v Ind in the cricket I'm pretty sure.

He definitely doesn't like Ricciardo much though. Maybe he is still upset DR stole that coveted Hispania F1 drive in 2011.

 

[Black_White]

that doen't tell us whether newey is one of the 3 highest paid. neither of us know that. and, as i said, it may not be the only consideration.

Newey would be the best paid wouldnt he?
Runs on the board after all. And plenty of poachers in the paddock.

 

[imadodgyumpire]

Really? Oh s**t I thought it was this weekend? Dammit. Now there’s no Motorsport to watch this weekend seeings as SVG isn’t racing nascar this weekend either.

Yes, there is. But I won't say what just incase you think to take a crap on the series.

 

[Barrybran]

Not sure why they'd be broadcasting a week before the race ?

Max still takes the lead but on lap 52

 

[Festerz]

This hit my FB feed last night -

Power Struggle at Red Bull has been summarised

 

[Barrybran]

This hit my FB feed last night -

Power Struggle at Red Bull has been summarised

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Needs more Spice

 

[jabba5114]

Horners accuser has put a complaint into the FIA

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[Black_White]

Horners accuser has put a complaint into the FIA

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Well with the support of Jos why wouldn’t she.
After this, no matter the outcome, she is going to be a very rich woman.

 

[jabba5114]

Audi changing its mind and decided to buy Sauber 100% now.

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[Jatz]

Where did the coco pops thing come from?

 

[Festerz]

Where did the coco pops thing come from?

 

[Vader]

If Lawson gets a mid-season drive would he still be considered a rookie ?

Not according to this article: https://speedcafe.com/frustrated-lawson-in-the-dark-over-f1-return/

Rookies are defined as drivers who start the season with 3 or less races. Lawson has raced in 5 GPs, so he no longer qualifies.

 

[DamoESP]

 

[Not Important]

 

[Jatz]

Great, Red Bull will be out of sight by then.