uk f1 tv coverage - sky, bbc and ch4

[Mike Harte]

Viv, it's probably shortened and squeezed in due to C4's live coverage of the Paralympics from Paris, which probably takes precedence over F1.

[VIVA GT]

Originally Posted by ChrisA

Don't forget that European time is 1hr ahead of us. Therefore gives the TV producers plenty of time to edit.

It's not the actual time of the showing that surprised me, it's the shortness of the race coverage Chris.

Originally Posted by Mike Harte

Viv, it's probably shortened and squeezed in due to C4's live coverage of the Paralympics from Paris, which probably takes precedence over F1.

I suppose you're right Mike, I'm just surprised how short the race programme is. I always watch a recording of the coverage, generally early the following morning, fast-forward straight to the race start and through the advert breaks , switching off when the race finishes. That usually takes around an hour then there's the podium and the post race interviews, I just wonder how much of the race we will actually see!

[ScotsBrutesFan]

Isn’t Monza one of the shortest lights to flag races time wise, due to the high average speed. That could also explain the relatively short highlights package too.

[GTRMagic]

Mr Rosberg is back on commentary today

[GTRMagic]

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Mr Rosberg is back on commentary today

And then drops a clanged that he has an offer from Alpine to buy shares in the race team, thinks nothing of it, that’s not newsworthy.

It’s also annoying that the rest of the team kinda shuts up when Mr Rosberg shares his often harsh views… and it overpowers the broadcast

[ScotsBrutesFan]

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Mr Rosberg is back on commentary today

For me, He really doesn’t add to the program, let alone commentary.

His sole purpose in being on Sky is to throw hand grenades.

[billy bleach]

7 mins to go STOP SHOUTING!!!!!!

[billy bleach]

7 mins remaining. STOP SHOUTING!!!!

[Tourer]

Originally Posted by billy bleach

7 mins remaining. STOP SHOUTING!!!!

End of Q3 and it's still shouting! (or to be more accurate, still shrieking)

[Mike Harte]

Viv, I've just noticed that C4 also has programmes on at 23.30 both today and tomorrow. I don't know whether they will be repeats or whether they will be in addition to the earlier programmes.

[E.B]

Originally Posted by Mike Harte

Viv, I've just noticed that C4 also has programmes on at 23.30 both today and tomorrow. I don't know whether they will be repeats or whether they will be in addition to the earlier programmes.

Mike, my TV Guide in Spain has it listed as a repeat of the earlier broadcast, namely qualifying highlights with an [R] Showing at 00:30 my (Spanish) time.

[Aysedasi]

That C4 highlights show has to be the shortest in history, surely?

[E.B]

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

That C4 highlights show has to be the shortest in history, surely?

I guess a combination of the short race duration (because of the high average speed the same 307/308 klms race distance takes less time than 'normal' races.
Yesterday's race, with no interruptions for SC's etc was under 1hr 14 mins from lights to flag. (ie Hungary nearly 1 hr 40 mins) That and the Paralympics coverage combined I suspect is the reason.