Motorsport Off Topic Thread

Skeeter · 10 Jan 2013 at 08:39

Both Ferrari and Webber confirmed they were talking. Same deal with Button. How far along or serious those talks got we don't know.

FrankJH · 10 Jan 2013 at 09:52

Skeeter said:
Both Ferrari and Webber confirmed they were talking. Same deal with Button. How far along or serious those talks got we don't know.

I think that was more speculation than anything concrete (especially as JB is contracted to McLaren for 2013 with option for 2014)

Guerrilla · 10 Jan 2013 at 10:52

The drivers for Felipe Baby's kart challenge are here.

It's on this weekend... Unsure about TV coverage and times, I'll have a look.

Edit: Can't find it listed anywhere

Hopefully it'll be on somewhere or streamed online. I'll have another look when I'm at home and can scroll through the TV listings.

Duke · 10 Jan 2013 at 12:27

This is the sort of thing the F1 channel is ideal for.

FrankJH · 10 Jan 2013 at 12:50

A brazilian grid with a few random faces thrown in for good measure

Guerrilla · 10 Jan 2013 at 14:45

Duke said:
This is the sort of thing the F1 channel is ideal for.

My thoughts exactly. I'd like them to turn it into a more general motorsports channel, Sky already have other stuff they could show on there it could be fantastic.

There seems to be an awful amount of time to fill on there as it is.

Skeeter · 10 Jan 2013 at 14:51

What other motorsports do Sky Sports have other than Speedway? I've not had SS for a while so lost touch.

Nismo · 10 Jan 2013 at 16:07

Fanvision have pulled out of F1

Wonder if FOM are going to produce their own device, or make an app for people to use on Smart devices with the same sort of functionality?

Bernie :/

http://badgergp.com/2013/01/fanvision-leaves-f1/

~Mike~ · 10 Jan 2013 at 16:11

Bernie screwing them for more money or bringing out their own version or app.

MagicBoy · 10 Jan 2013 at 16:14

It's not like the existing iDevice apps were sensibly priced.

Guerrilla · 10 Jan 2013 at 16:20

Skeeter said:
What other motorsports do Sky Sports have other than Speedway? I've not had SS for a while so lost touch.

The only other one I watch on Sky Sports is the Indycar, not sure if they have NASCAR or not anymore.

No idea what will happen to the WRC coverage now Reb Bull have gotten involved so they could get that I guess... Although there doesn't seem to be much demand for it anymore

Skeeter · 10 Jan 2013 at 17:16

Nismo said:
Fanvision have pulled out of F1

Wonder if FOM are going to produce their own device, or make an app for people to use on Smart devices with the same sort of functionality?

Bernie :/

http://badgergp.com/2013/01/fanvision-leaves-f1/

Fanvision used its own transmitters to send the signal. Apps wouldn't work as they would need data connections, and roaming data is very expensive.

I imagine either FOM screwed them, or they just werent getting enough money from it.

Shame, I wouldn't go to a race without one now.

Duke · 10 Jan 2013 at 17:16

Shame, hope they sort something out again for 2014.

Skeeter · 10 Jan 2013 at 17:17

Guerrilla said:
The only other one I watch on Sky Sports is the Indycar, not sure if they have NASCAR or not anymore.

No idea what will happen to the WRC coverage now Reb Bull have gotten involved so they could get that I guess... Although there doesn't seem to be much demand for it anymore

Ah yes IndyCar. NASCAR is on ESPN for the Sprint Cup and Motors TV for the Nationwide series. Id they put IndyCar on SSF1 I'd watch it.

WRC coverage can't afford to go to a subscription channel, its struggling enough as it is. But then who bothers to watch it any more anyway?

MagicBoy · 10 Jan 2013 at 17:25

Skeeter said:
WRC coverage can't afford to go to a subscription channel, its struggling enough as it is. But then who bothers to watch it any more anyway?

I don't since they neutered the format. 44 stages around the UK over 5 days. That was a proper rally.

Duke · 10 Jan 2013 at 22:13

Martin Brundle at Autosport International today -

Nexus · 11 Jan 2013 at 12:18

It would be pretty useless with a phone app anyway, as in this country at least, the data connection and sheer number of people is terrible at Silverstone.

Skeeter · 11 Jan 2013 at 12:22

And in foreign countries you have roaming data charges too.

I can't imagine signal is that good in the depths of Belgium forests.

Nismo · 11 Jan 2013 at 12:39

Skeeter said:
I can't imagine signal is that good in the depths of Belgium forests.

I'm sure even at Silverstone I usually end up on 2G, or very weak 3G.

The app solution isn't viable, doesn't mean they won't try it

Duke · 11 Jan 2013 at 18:59

Boost yo

2014 engine