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Motors The Official Bit-Tech F1 2008 Thread

Discussion in 'General' started by GreatOldOne, 26 Feb 2008.

  1. oddball walking

    oddball walking ...!

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    That was one of the best races I've seen for a bit.
    Hamiltion was lucky not to be caught up in the safety car problems, if he had winning would have been much harder. Reliability will be a biggie this year.

    DC's rant was awesome, Id bet that interview wont be broadcast.
     
  2. alastor

    alastor Minimodder

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    Sounds like it was a great race, can't wait for the re-run and very much hope they show at least some of the DC rant.
     
  3. GreatOldOne

    GreatOldOne Wannabe Martian

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    LEWIS!!! :rock:

    Awesome race.

    Ole' square jaw has now become a legend. "If he doesn't take responsibility, I'll kick the **** out of the little *******" :thumb:
     
  4. Flibblebot

    Flibblebot Smile with me

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    Excellent race. Nice to see driver skill come back to the forefront rather than technology.

    Couthard's rant was a classic, but looking at the replay, it looked like he was the one at fault, not Massa.
     
  5. GreatOldOne

    GreatOldOne Wannabe Martian

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    QFT - How great is it to see 4 wheel drifting out of corners again? :D

    What happened to Hekki on the final lap though? He put a fab move on Alonso, only to have it almost immediately pinched back on the pit straight. Martin & James where as perplexed as I was...

    Ah - he pressed the wrong button: http://www.planetf1.com/story/0,18954,3213_3311048,00.html

    I suppose that puts him in good company, eh Lewis? ;)
     
  6. oasked

    oasked Stuck in (better) mud

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    Watching the repeat on TV now, when did Coulthard give his rant?
     
  7. yodasarmpit

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    It was an off camera interview, maybe ten minutes after the DC - Massa shunt.
     
  8. mikeuk2004

    mikeuk2004 What you Looking at Fool!

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    Yeah, he explained that afterwards and was laughing about it himself. He hit the speed limiter button by mistake after pulling a tear off, off his visor.
     
  9. oasked

    oasked Stuck in (better) mud

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    They cut it down. :(
     
  10. GreatOldOne

    GreatOldOne Wannabe Martian

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  11. Jamie

    Jamie ex-Bit-Tech code junkie

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    Reason for Ferrari troubles last weekend...

    [​IMG]
     
  12. Krikkit

    Krikkit All glory to the hypnotoad! Super Moderator

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    Good race, but I'm disappointed that Hamilton didn't really do anything spectacular, he just precessed around and let everything wash past him.

    Shame about Ferrari's weekend - I usually support the red boys, and this weekend was a pure nightmare.

    Similarly what an exciting race! So many retirements and entertaining crashes. Awesome. :D

    I love having F1 back... It just rounds off a Sunday.
     
  13. yodasarmpit

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  14. Jamie

    Jamie ex-Bit-Tech code junkie

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    Pure gold.
     
  15. Hazardous

    Hazardous What's a Dremel?

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    Great news for UK F1 fans...

    The BBC has secured the rights for next season's FI :hip: :clap:
    No more adverts during races :rock:

    All we need now, is for them to convince Murray Walker to return to commentating, just to put the icing on the cake :idea: :D
     
  16. GreatOldOne

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    Link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7306123.stm

    Fantastic - and we need the Chain as the theme music again. :D



    If you're an F1 Fan, of a certain age, that'll be a blast of nostalgia... Brings back memories of Sundays past, when I was kid (that clip was '86 BTW) :thumb:

    Here's how it went down:

    Bernie: So, what did you think about my girl then. She was great as a reporter, wasn't she?
    ITVSuits: Ermm....
    Bernie: The way she asked all those questions and used mostly the right words. Brilliant. How long a contract are you going to give her?
    ITVSuits: Well... You see, It's like this Bernie... She was rubbish, and all the fans hated her.
    Bernie: I see. You do realise what's at stake here, don't you
    ITVSuits: Of course, but you know - she wasn't very good. How about a job behind the camera? Anything. [whispered]as long as she doesn't have to speak.[/whispered]
    Bernie: Can I use your phone?
    ITVSuits: Err - Yes?

    Bernie dials a number

    Bernie: Hello? Is the the DG of the BBC? Ah, Good. I'm going to give you an offer you can't refuse...

    Of course, it does raise the very real prospect of F1 in HD, as BBC has a dedicated HD channel, and all the races are covered by the FOM broadcasting units, which have HD camera IIRC. I wonder if that's why ITV lost the rights? The fact that they're dragging their heels over their HD service

    The thing is, I'd quite like them to poach Ted, Louise & Martin for the commentary. I've gotten so used to them, it'd be a shame to loose them.

    They can leave James Allen though. ;)
     
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  17. alextwo

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    Awesome news, no more ads to get in the way!
     
  18. Jamie

    Jamie ex-Bit-Tech code junkie

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    Please leave him, I want Martin though!

    I'm looking forward to uninterrupted HD coverage. I still can't believe we have to put up with adverts in live sport, can you imagine what football fans would say do if they started putting adverts during the game.
     
  19. Guest-16

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    HD Coverage and no adverts - SUPER WIN! I knew I was paying a TV license for something other than top gear.
     
  20. RTT

    RTT #parp

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    Yes! :D
     
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