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by Barbazza
15 Jan 2024, 20:39
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The Lucas di Grassi Formula E Thread
Replies: 1794
Views: 495305

Re: The Lucas di Grassi Formula E Thread

Yeah, I suppose there was no free to air channel left sadly. C4 really did a good job of their coverage and also tried their best to show it live as often as they possibly could. I was rather surprised when they decided to ditch it. The one thing I'm not sad to miss is the personality void that is J...
by Barbazza
14 Jan 2024, 20:04
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The Lucas di Grassi Formula E Thread
Replies: 1794
Views: 495305

Re: The Lucas di Grassi Formula E Thread

Turns out I couldn't watch the race 'as live' this evening because you need a TNT Sports subscription even if you're using the Discovery+ app.
So congrats to all involved for putting it behind a paywall. I'm not paying TNT's rip-off prices....
by Barbazza
31 Dec 2023, 17:07
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The Lucas di Grassi Formula E Thread
Replies: 1794
Views: 495305

Re: The Lucas di Grassi Formula E Thread

I've just checked and it is still free for subscribers. You have to set up an account with Discovery+ online and link it via QR code to your Sky box as I recall, but then you should be ready to go. QR code? Gah! I need a smartphone for that, and I'm a technological Luddite (and proud of it). I thin...
by Barbazza
27 Dec 2023, 17:50
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The Lucas di Grassi Formula E Thread
Replies: 1794
Views: 495305

Re: The Lucas di Grassi Formula E Thread

Races will be streamed live on Discovery+ which I do have as it's free with Sky Is it? How do I get hold of that? I've just checked and it is still free for subscribers. You have to set up an account with Discovery+ online and link it via QR code to your Sky box as I recall, but then you should be ...
by Barbazza
07 Dec 2023, 19:15
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The Lucas di Grassi Formula E Thread
Replies: 1794
Views: 495305

Re: The Lucas di Grassi Formula E Thread

For the first time in the UK, races won't be free to air next season, as sadly the lovely folks at TNT Sports (even Dick Turpin had the decency to wear a mask etc.) have snapped up the rights. Races will be streamed live on Discovery+ which I do have as it's free with Sky, but I like to record them ...
by Barbazza
29 Jul 2023, 20:14
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The Lucas di Grassi Formula E Thread
Replies: 1794
Views: 495305

Re: The Lucas di Grassi Formula E Thread

I won't say anything about today's highly entertaining race in case there are those who still need to catch up, but just a general point: I am impressed by the suitable rejectfulness that Roberto Merhi has applied to his participation in the series.
by Barbazza
25 May 2023, 20:22
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The Lucas di Grassi Formula E Thread
Replies: 1794
Views: 495305

Re: The Lucas di Grassi Formula E Thread

Not sure what is going on behind the scenes at Formula E but having seen Dario Franchitti sadly disappear from commentary duties they have now parted company with Jack Nicholls 'with immediate effect' (standard PR speak for 'sacked' I believe) and with Vernon Kay understandably stepping down due to ...
by Barbazza
01 Apr 2023, 20:09
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: April Fools thread
Replies: 5
Views: 780

Re: April Fools thread

I've only just spotted this one, but the Formula E website ran a story about racing the London EPrix underwater.
by Barbazza
08 Mar 2023, 20:58
Forum: The HWNSNBM Memorial Forum
Topic: Driver Profile - Yuji Ide
Replies: 4
Views: 1900

Re: Driver Profile - Yuji Ide

That's an excellent read, really puts things into perspective. F1 was never going to turn out well for him sadly, and even at the time I thought that while his removal from the team was perhaps the right decision, the revoking of his Superlicence was ridiculously harsh. Let's not forget that Michael...
by Barbazza
27 Feb 2023, 21:04
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The Lucas di Grassi Formula E Thread
Replies: 1794
Views: 495305

Re: The Lucas di Grassi Formula E Thread

Meanwhile, I hear on the proper-automotive front that Jaguar are going to be in grave peril if nailing their colours fully to the electric mast doesn't work out the way St. Greta of Stockholm told them would definitely be the case. Just to keep themselves afloat, they might have to start winning on...
by Barbazza
24 Feb 2023, 21:21
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Slim Borgudd, 1946-2023
Replies: 1
Views: 748

Re: Slim Borgudd, 1946-2023

Too many unsung heroes of F1 dying lately, this makes me very sad. He was part of the first F1 season I watched properly (albeit not for very long) so for that he holds a special place in my heart. May he RIP.
by Barbazza
23 Dec 2022, 22:18
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Philippe Streiff 1955 - 2022
Replies: 1
Views: 603

Philippe Streiff 1955 - 2022

There is news this evening that Philippe Streiff has died, aged 67. Only a short time after Patrick Tambay and so close to Christmas, this is especially sad. An incredibly under-rated driver, he was a part of so many memorable moments from my time watching F1 in the 80s - that crazy end to the Adela...
by Barbazza
20 Dec 2022, 20:59
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: Olivier Grouillard (Mansell's Nemesis)
Replies: 11
Views: 1143

Re: Olivier Grouillard (Mansell's Nemesis)

Another driver guilty from my own experience of watching was Emanuele Pirro. He was the kind of driver who would only appear on the broadcast when he was holding up frontrunners and ruining their races for no reason. Apart from that time when he decided to liven up the German GP by staging a polyst...
by Barbazza
26 Nov 2022, 20:51
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: Ferrari confirms WEC Hypercar Entry
Replies: 6
Views: 3570

Re: Ferrari confirms WEC Hypercar Entry

I hope they're on the phone to the Larini / Morbidelli / Badoer dream team right now!
by Barbazza
28 Oct 2022, 16:43
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2022 Discussion Thread
Replies: 323
Views: 366524

Re: 2022 Discussion Thread

IceG wrote: 28 Oct 2022, 16:02 Wrist slapped:

"Red Bull: F1 team receive $7m fine & 10% aero research reduction"

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/63430407
Pathetic. But pretty much exactly what I expected. I'll carry on ignoring F1 then!
by Barbazza
04 Aug 2022, 17:04
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The _TCC Series Thread
Replies: 1657
Views: 411849

Re: The _TCC Series Thread

In the weird and not so wonderful world of WTCR (is it just me bothering these days?) the Lynk & Co shiteboxes, having withdrawn at the beginning of the previous pair of races because of worries over tyre wear (in fairness, there were tyre failures for other cars in both races) have now withdraw...
by Barbazza
07 Feb 2022, 20:25
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2022 Discussion Thread
Replies: 323
Views: 366524

Re: 2022 Discussion Thread

Looks like my I won't be regretting my decision to bail out then, if this is the way things are going!
by Barbazza
14 Dec 2021, 20:36
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2021 Discussion Thread
Replies: 384
Views: 83297

Re: 2021 Discussion Thread

By the way you regular SKY F1 viewers, what the hell has happened to Ted Kravitz? I remember him being a fairly beige pit lane reporter, calm, steady and reasonably informative. On Sunday, and perhaps it was just Sunday, he was a screaming maniac, several octaves higher than normal, suggesting immi...
by Barbazza
13 Dec 2021, 21:16
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2021 Discussion Thread
Replies: 384
Views: 83297

Re: 2021 Discussion Thread

Hamilton retiring as an 8-times world champion had occurred to me too. Had that happened, who would have got the Mercedes seat and how? I saw the body language between Wolff and Ocon at Saudi Arabia which, given the previous relationship with Mercedes, offers a clue. Or perhaps Alonso as a last gas...
by Barbazza
12 Dec 2021, 17:45
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2021 Discussion Thread
Replies: 384
Views: 83297

Re: 2021 Discussion Thread

And who was it who said "if Lewis wins his 8th title this year, he'll retire on the spot, just like Nico Rosberg did?" There's no better way to keep him in the circus than to have that 8th title snatched away at the last second so that he carries on until he's north of 40 if necessary, ju...
by Barbazza
06 Dec 2021, 20:56
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Saudi Arabia 2021 (POLL)
Replies: 32
Views: 4558

Re: Reject of the Race - Saudi Arabia 2021

I wonder how many thought Schumacher Jnr crashed on purpose to keep is father's record intact? The thought went through my head but there's no way he's have made it that big an accident (Piquet Jnr was innocuous in comparison). I didn't, but I was very suspicious about Perez accidentally on purpose...
by Barbazza
06 Dec 2021, 20:49
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2021 Discussion Thread
Replies: 384
Views: 83297

Re: 2021 Discussion Thread

It's definitely not the F1 I know. Sure, there were controversial moments aplenty in the past, but it never felt.....stage managed. The chats with Michael Masi, the nonsensical stewards decisions, or lack of them, Sky F1's ever more appalling coverage. I have to say also that Max's deliberate brakin...
by Barbazza
21 Nov 2021, 17:14
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Qatar 2021 (POLL)
Replies: 25
Views: 4532

Re: Reject of the Race - Qatar 2021

1. Christian Horner - whilst the mud-slinging between himself and Wolff has not painted either in a great light, the interview he gave where he lashed out at a "rogue marshal" for Verstappen's penalty and lashed out at Masi and the FIA for "not having their marshals under control&quo...
by Barbazza
15 Nov 2021, 19:49
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Brazil 2021 (POLL)
Replies: 21
Views: 3833

Re: Reject of the Race - Brazil 2021

1. Stewards: to not even look at that incident was a bit suspect...the fact Red Bull were straight on the radio screams guilt 2. Sky Sports F1...their love in with Karen Horner got boring a long time ago, it's almost like there isn't 9 other team bosses they can talk to during the race. Crofty wish...
by Barbazza
11 Oct 2021, 16:45
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Turkey 2021 (POLL)
Replies: 24
Views: 24252

Re: Reject of the Race - Turkey 2021

Something not previously mentioned: Gasly's penalty - SO harsh when he was 3 abreast in the wet. Without it, could have beaten Hamilton, possibly even Leclerc. You could make a case for the stewards getting the award given that decision and - unless I missed something - their complete failure to pe...
by Barbazza
11 Oct 2021, 16:42
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: IIDOTR - Turkey 2021 (POLL)
Replies: 24
Views: 23703

Re: IIDOTR - Turkey 2021

Last time it happened was the 1997 Monaco GP, when Mika Salo scored Tyrrell's last ever points. (If you discount races like this year's Belgian GP.) The 1961 Dutch GP is also interesting. It is the only GP with no recorded pits stops whatsoever. It is also the first GP where every driver finished t...
by Barbazza
10 Sep 2021, 19:14
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2021 Discussion Thread
Replies: 384
Views: 83297

Re: 2021 Discussion Thread - Styrian GP discussion!

I agree with what Martin Brundle said - it's going to take a massive accident before the problem is taken seriously, it seems. The only thing I can see that would absolutely definitely work is that they resurrect the old style qualifying for Monza only - 1 car at a time does 1 flying lap. That would...
by Barbazza
29 Aug 2021, 16:55
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Belgium 2021 (POLL UP)
Replies: 34
Views: 8310

Re: Reject of the Race - Belgium 2021

What londoner said - a perfect summary.
by Barbazza
29 Aug 2021, 16:54
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: IIDOTR - Belgium 2021 (POLL UP)
Replies: 25
Views: 5857

Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Belgium 2021

1) The Marshal who decided to start the game of boules in the gravel trap - the only actual sport we got to see all afternoon, and more inspired thinking than anyone involved with F1 today.

2) Those water dispersing trucks - surprisingly good turning circles for such big machines. Impressive.
by Barbazza
29 Aug 2021, 16:50
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2021 Discussion Thread
Replies: 384
Views: 83297

Re: 2021 Discussion Thread - Styrian GP discussion!

Let's start a campaign to get the winners trophy handed to Bernd Maylander for services to F1.....would be the only way to recover any dignity from something that is even more embarrassing than the 2005 US GP, and that's quite an achievement
by Barbazza
29 Aug 2021, 16:26
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2021 Discussion Thread
Replies: 384
Views: 83297

Re: 2021 Discussion Thread - Styrian GP discussion!

It really doesn't look good this, though, does it? Pootling around behind the SC in conditions no better than the previous attempt to get it going, seemingly just so they can award half points based on qualifying. Garbage. Still, at least that made-up decision to let Perez back in ('cos Horner &...
by Barbazza
26 Jul 2021, 20:25
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The Lucas di Grassi Formula E Thread
Replies: 1794
Views: 495305

Re: The Lucas di Grassi Formula E Thread

I almost always record the races to watch later, and when I saw that Di Grassi was trending on Twitter I knew he had either won the race or done something monumentally stupid. I guessed the latter, though no way would I have guessed the mode of stupidity in a million years. Speaking of repeat offend...
by Barbazza
18 Jul 2021, 17:19
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Great Britain (RESULTS)
Replies: 44
Views: 10543

Re: Reject of the Race - Great Britain

FWIW, as many will know, I am no Lewis superfan but I don't think there was any serious intent there and stuff from the Red Bull camp about banning him is just ludicrous. Lewis has earnt my respect over the last year by taking his driving to another level. Horner and Marko, for many and varied reaso...
by Barbazza
06 Jun 2021, 14:41
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2021 Discussion Thread
Replies: 384
Views: 83297

Re: 2021 Discussion Thread - Azerbaijan GP discussion!

I wouldn't be at all surprised if that was the case. Certainly MIchael Masi seems to be in 'yeah, whatever' mode judging by the conversation we heard today...
by Barbazza
06 Jun 2021, 13:40
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2021 Discussion Thread
Replies: 384
Views: 83297

Re: 2021 Discussion Thread - Azerbaijan GP discussion!

I am getting mightily sick of Sky F1's obession with Red Bull in general and Max in particular. The excitement in Crofty and Di Resta (still a dreadful commentator btw) was extremely obvious when Lewis had his pit stop problem and they realised their beloved team would be 1-2, and when Max had his t...
by Barbazza
23 Mar 2021, 18:10
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: Ask a driver a question
Replies: 13
Views: 2403

Re: Ask a driver a question

I'd probably ask Roberto Moreno: Of the many terrible cars you somehow managed to drag onto the grid, which was actually the worst?
by Barbazza
23 Mar 2021, 18:06
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: John Crichton-Stuart, 7th Marquess of Bute 1958-2021
Replies: 9
Views: 2101

Re: John Crichton-Stuart, 7th Marquess of Bute 1958-2021

It's been a while since I watched any races from that season but I seem to recall there were at least 2 races where he was quite highly placed (4th or thereabouts) near the end before the car conked out. He'd have to have been extremely lucky to get a podium but given even roughly equal status he wo...
by Barbazza
15 Mar 2021, 20:51
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Murray Walker (1923 - 2021)
Replies: 37
Views: 7992

Re: Murray Walker (1923 - 2021)

I'm not sure why it's a particular favourite of mine, certainly it never seems to turn up in clips montages, but Johansson 3 wheeling his way to the line at Hockenheim in 87 to the sound of 'Look at that! This is absolutely unbeLIEVable!' is one I always love to see.
by Barbazza
14 Mar 2021, 16:15
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Murray Walker (1923 - 2021)
Replies: 37
Views: 7992

Re: Murray Walker (1923 - 2021)

I don't have many race recordings from the 90s but I will check if I can find that quote. Murray was the soundtrack to my childhood, I don't think I would've got into F1 without his commentaries, and I certainly wouldn't have got a feel for the joy and wonder of broadcasting and later decide that th...
by Barbazza
06 Mar 2021, 20:56
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The Ali Dia Football/Soccer Thread
Replies: 3252
Views: 569792

Re: The Ali Dia Football/Soccer Thread

Jim Rosenthal does voiceovers now mainly - he's the voice of Union Jack's various radio stations.

He did also make a cameo (voice only) appearance in his son's sitcom 'Friday Night Dinner' as.....an F1 commentator!