F1 2009 Season discussion/development thread

Torch [P4] · 7 Jan 2009 at 12:57

all but 3 races are filmed using HD cameras according to this thread http://www.avforums.com/forums/hd-tv-programmes/855639-f1-bbc-hd-next-season.html

Dup · 7 Jan 2009 at 13:06

Torch [P4];13233555 said:
all but 3 races are filmed using HD cameras according to this thread http://www.avforums.com/forums/hd-tv-programmes/855639-f1-bbc-hd-next-season.html

Even if true, you still need to the extra bandwidth and other equipment to broadcast that HD feed which may not be available or in place (yet) and might need to be subsidised by the BBC etc.

Torch [P4] · 7 Jan 2009 at 13:13

but surely the bbc already have this equipment in place? as they broadcast wimbeldon in HD :confused:

must be a rights issue or cost too much for the privilege

Dup · 7 Jan 2009 at 13:32

Torch [P4];13233715 said:
but surely the bbc already have this equipment in place? as they broadcast wimbeldon in HD
must be a rights issue or cost too much for the privilege

It's equipment at the circuit rather than the BBC. The footage is largely out of their control as each circuit has its own director and equipment and then that feed is passed out to the BBC etc. I suspect some circuits aren't passing out a HD feed so the BBC may feel it's not worth promising HD F1 until all circuits are up to par.

I'm only speculating though, but this how I understood how it works.

philjohn · 7 Jan 2009 at 15:21

Dup said:
It's equipment at the circuit rather than the BBC. The footage is largely out of their control as each circuit has its own director and equipment and then that feed is passed out to the BBC etc. I suspect some circuits aren't passing out a HD feed so the BBC may feel it's not worth promising HD F1 until all circuits are up to par.

I'm only speculating though, but this how I understood how it works.

I thought the filming and distribution to television partners was all done by FOM?

HEADRAT · 7 Jan 2009 at 16:17

Yes it's done by FOM, not by the BBC or local TV.

http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2009/01/05/bbc-no-hd-f1-in-2009/

More interesting stuff about "World Feed":-

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Formula_One_broadcasters

HEADRAT

FrankJH · 7 Jan 2009 at 17:53

ITV - F1 are reporting that Ferrari are willing to supply any "Honda" team with engines

It would be great to see the team survive - but with Ferrari power -yuccckkkk , like dancing with the devil (shivers with dread just thinking about it)

Duke · 7 Jan 2009 at 18:08

FrankJH said:
ITV - F1 are reporting that Ferrari are willing to supply any "Honda" team with engines

It would be great to see the team survive - but with Ferrari power -yuccckkkk , like dancing with the devil (shivers with dread just thinking about it)

It has been mentioned before (just after Honda pulled out) and sounds quite plausible. With Ross Brawn's connection there and them not supplying Force India next season, it won't be much change for them really. I'm not sure if they will be supplying KERS though - Honda have been working on theirs for almost the longest out of all the teams - on another thought Ferrari are struggling with theirs so maybe they could do a straight swap

NightSt@lk3r · 7 Jan 2009 at 18:39

Skeeter said:
They have the ability to not follow the SRO regulations.

Then there would be no FIA GT, as it is an SRO Series not an FIA Series.

Skeeter · 7 Jan 2009 at 18:47

The failure on HD progression is FOM. I dont think they even own HD cameras yet. Any 'HD' F1 from other channels is probably upscaled.

FrankJH · 7 Jan 2009 at 18:51

Duke said:
It has been mentioned before (just after Honda pulled out) and sounds quite plausible. With Ross Brawn's connection there and them not supplying Force India next season, it won't be much change for them really. I'm not sure if they will be supplying KERS though - Honda have been working on theirs for almost the longest out of all the teams - on another thought Ferrari are struggling with theirs so maybe they could do a straight swap

opppsss sorry hadnt realised it had already been mentioned

Very plausable - but I just dont like the potential for contract small print in any top line engine deal, especially if the chassis is as good as has been rumoured

Skeeter · 7 Jan 2009 at 18:58

The fact is the "Honda" team this year wont be Honda owned. So Ferrari supplying an engine is no different to them supplying any other non manufacturer team, which is highly possible an normal, and I dont see why people are getting worked up about it? There hardly going to be running Honda engines are they.

JRS · 7 Jan 2009 at 21:07

FrankJH said:
It would be great to see the team survive - but with Ferrari power -yuccckkkk , like dancing with the devil (shivers with dread just thinking about it)

Oh yes indeed, let us all berate the Satanic evil that is Ferrari....

Duke · 8 Jan 2009 at 20:02

Bit of news today:

Donington Park revamp gets green light
Good news

David Richards rules himself out of Honda team bid
Meh.

Skeeter · 8 Jan 2009 at 20:06

Theres also the "prove your on target by september, or loose the british GP" statement from Bernie.

Personally, cant see them pulling their finger out in time to get it sorted, so there will be no british GP in 2010.

Sparky · 8 Jan 2009 at 21:32

FrankJH said:
ITV - F1 are reporting that Ferrari are willing to supply any "Honda" team with engines

It would be great to see the team survive - but with Ferrari power -yuccckkkk , like dancing with the devil (shivers with dread just thinking about it)

Any engine that keeps a extra team in F1 is good.

Sparky · 9 Jan 2009 at 08:48

Still no decision on the STR driver lineup

http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlines/news/detail/090109092737.shtml

dannyjo22 · 9 Jan 2009 at 09:49

FrankJH said:
Very plausable - but I just dont like the potential for contract small print in any top line engine deal, especially if the chassis is as good as has been rumoured

Rumoured decent honda chassis? Have they run it yet? It wouldn't be the first time they have rumoured a good chassis to find they have gotten the figures all wrong.

They will spread all kinds of bull on how good a car they have designed for this year in the hope they can get a team together for 09.

1 race into the season they will start talking about building for 2010.

Dup · 9 Jan 2009 at 11:33

Honda buyout speculation is getting annoying. They're now saying Nick Fry is lookign to go it alone with a bit of Honda help. I really want the team to thrive and Button to get a decent drive but it's looking unlikely.

Skeeter · 9 Jan 2009 at 12:43

Honda decision still ongoing, and STR driver lineup decisions still not decided. Surely I cant be the only one to suggest that they are linked. If Honda go bust thats 2 experienced drivers lookig for a seat. If I was STR, id be holding off signing anybody for the moment.