Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:Runs away screaming!
Hmmm..... new qualifying not too bad for Q1 and Q2, but questionable for Q3, IMO.
I think they could keep the elimination bit for Q1 and Q2 but let Q3 just be the shootout as before - that should satisfy Ecclestone's desire "not to return to the old way."
Sprout posted:Anyone think the Haas team can do anything? Given what he did in Indy races
Yes Sprout, I predict a 6th finish. I know you will say I am mad, but I just have a feeling. 
Well, I've just caught up on Qualifying and the race proper.
I must say that Channel 4 & the FIA have produced two whoppers of a mistake. Firstly, that presenter Jones seems to see everything a an opportunity for a joke, he is an idiot and I am just going to have to tune him out from now on, what a clown.
Qualifying, well that was a massive joke. Everyone just packed up their bags and went home after deciding their positions were OK. Glad to see they have now reverted back to the standard way of qualifying for the next race. That was as bigger own goal as double points!!!!
As for the race, pretty good in places. The Alonso crash was awesome in a 'open mouthed, looks like a Hollywood movie' kind of way.
Poor start from the Merc boys made it hard for them, but they had to race so a positive for us. The Red Bull looked like it may be more competitive. The Ferrari's, jury out a little after the Kimi engine blow, but if they are as quick as they looked then maybe they are closer.
Rosberg I think is in a false position, I think he benefitted from Lewis mistake and Kimi retirement. His upbeat attitude may be short lived.
Good to see some of the commentators have been brought over from the BBC.
Fingers crossed Sky demise as a company and F1 can return to terrestrial TV on a permanent basis.
Just checked the Channel 4 'Live' list.
CHANNEL 4'S 2016 GRAND PRIX COVERAGE:
Australia March 20 Highlights Bahrain April 3 Live China April 17 Highlights Russia May 1 Highlights Spain May 15 Live Monaco May 29 Highlights Canada June 12 Highlights Europe (Azerbaijan) June 19 Live Austria July 3 Highlights Britain July 10 Live Hungary July 24 Live Germany July 31 Highlights Belgium August 28 Live Italy September 4 Live Singapore September 18 Highlights Malaysia October 2 Live Japan October 9 Highlights USA October 23 Highlights Mexico October 30 Live Brazil November 13 Highlights Abu Dhabi November 27 Live
News that Sky Sports will have exclusive rights to broadcast F1 from 2019. So no more terrestial television.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35889736
There is to be a "free to air" channel which will show the complete British GP and race highlights.
El Loro posted:News that Sky Sports will have exclusive rights to broadcast F1 from 2019. So no more terrestial television.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35889736There is to be a "free to air" channel which will show the complete British GP and race highlights.
So sad. I would have been prepared to pay the BBC a subscription for the whole of the F1 season but they just weren't bright enough to explore that option.
There is no way in a million years I will buy into the evil empire - so I guess I must say goodbye until BT buys the rights. (and I can't stand BT either, but at a push I would pay for F1).
Miserable of South Yorkshire. 
EDIT:
Hang on a mo. What does "Free to Air" mean?
El Loro posted:EC, there's the Virgin Big Kahuna sports bundle which includes the Sky sports channels but it's very expensive.
I'm with Virgin, but I don't really watch anywhere near enough 'non terrestrial' TV to justify the expense. My non-tv viewing is usually cinema but mainly on blu-ray.
Also the only sport I am interested in is Football and F1 and they don't show enough Sheffield Wednesday and when they do there is a high possibility that I will be at the match.
Good thinking though.
I may have to go look for an F1 friendly pub and watch there (although not the early morning ones ).
Oh dear! The drivers outwitted themselves over qualifying!
Bernie being interviewed and spouting utter b******s yet again.
I really can't stand that Steve Jones, he's a grinning idiot. Come on Channel 4, drop him, promote DC and Webber to main presenters and Suzi Wolfff as driver interviewer.
Qualifying coming up.
Looks a lot closer this season.
Q2
Except for Hulkenberg, we have 7 mins of qualifying left and all cars in pit.
No point in Sainz going out as he's in 10th.
This is carp beyond belief. 
Christian Horner has just used the phrase "arse about face"
Q3
Here we go... more countdown excitement.
It's looking so much closer this year.
I don't think the Merc's are going to have it all their own way this year.
Well, that was a good final quali lap from Lewis. I would like to think he can take the win tomorrow.
Had to watch in the other room!
My thoughts on the qualifying were based on seeing the highlights only, Having seen it in full this time I have to take back my thoughts that the new format was OK for Q1 and Q2, but Q3 should revert t0 a shoot out, I now feel that Q1 and Q2 didn't really work too well and although Q1 was a bit better than in Australia it's still not really going to work most of the time either. So yes, I agree with Horner that the whole of qualifying should revert to the previous version until such time as they come up with something that is more likely to work.
As with this 'NEW' version, the only way to see if it really works is to put it into practice. So any future 'New' format can be tried for one race and if it's found not to work then we revert to the old format and the NEW format goes back to the drawing board,,,,,and so on until either a working 'New Format' is found or the whole idea is shelved.
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:Had to watch in the other room!
My thoughts on the qualifying were based on seeing the highlights only, Having seen it in full this time I have to take back my thoughts that the new format was OK for Q1 and Q2, but Q3 should revert t0 a shoot out, I now feel that Q1 and Q2 didn't really work too well and although Q1 was a bit better than in Australia it's still not really going to work most of the time either. So yes, I agree with Horner that the whole of qualifying should revert to the previous version until such time as they come up with something that is more likely to work.
As with this 'NEW' version, the only way to see if it really works is to put it into practice. So any future 'New' format can be tried for one race and if it's found not to work then we revert to the old format and the NEW format goes back to the drawing board,,,,,and so on until either a working 'New Format' is found or the whole idea is shelved.
I have not found a single F1 fan who is 100% happy with the new system of qualifying, mostly negative with two wanting to see how it evolves.
What I would do is see if there is a possibility of trying any new 'ideas' out in other formula's to see how it works first.
The new 'system' is rubbish! These new drivers aren't being given a chance to see what they can do. They aren't getting the 'full timing slot' and so therefore 'Bernie the Bolt' wins again.
And to see him say he's surprised these drivers can either read or write just shows what he is made of
Please FIA.......get rid of him and put Todt in....at least he's managed a team and knows what it's all about and what goes on
How old is he? 86 if he's a day....us mere minions have to retire much earlier than that, and having said that.....the same goes of Blatter.....are they in cahoots do you think 
F1 has outgrown Ecclestone
Not long before the race proper, snacks and drinks at the ready.
Nachos already scoffed 
Steve Jones 
Come back Suzi Perry
Saint posted:Nachos already scoffed
Steve Jones
Come back Suzi Perry
Hi Sainty - hope you are OK fella. 
Completely agree with those statements. Although I am encouraged by the intro of S. Wolff even though she may have certain allegiances.
Hello EC - nice to 'be back' ... in a fashion
Yes - Suzie seems a good addition, love her velvet tones. Waiting for her to start screaming of Williams get near a podium.
C'mon Kimmi
I spotted Vettel's engine give out as they were talking about Rosberg!
Great for Ricciardo as he has a straight run now.
Sh*T
Ferrari having no luck
Wooooooooooooo Kimi
HAAS doing very well
Loving Grosjean
Well, not the result I was hoping for, but damage limitation was the name of the game today.
Nice one McLaren in picking up a point with the rookie.
Pleased with Kimmi and Roman finishing 2nd and 5th
Bit disappointed for The Hulk and Perez
Saint posted:HAAS doing very well
Loving Grosjean
Yes, he's got a new life with this team 
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:
Well, not the result I was hoping for, but damage limitation was the name of the game today.
Nice one McLaren in picking up a point with the rookie.
He drove a good race I think