F1 Back on BBC From 2009!!!

[bringbacktheolddays]

According to Autosport.com F1 will return to the BBC from 2009.
I think thats good news, at least there won't be Breaks halfway through a race.:D :cool:

[projectzip]

According to Autosport.com F1 will return to the BBC from 2009.
I think thats good news, at least there won't be Breaks halfway through a race.:D :cool:

Yup its even on the BBC site now. This is fantastic news and maybe the Chain will be reinstated as the intro music.
And hopefully they will coax muddly talker back to do some behind the scenes stuff rather then the commentary, although I do love his commentary.
Ahhh the memorys of mansell taking his hat off to show a bump and Murray poking it.

[bringbacktheolddays]

Maybe the Chain will be reinstated as the intro music.

I hope it is I loved that music when I was a Nipper. :cool:

[VR6Steve]

I hope it is I loved that music when I was a Nipper. :cool:

I know, it just fitted sooooooo well.

F1 moving back to the Beeb should be a good move. No more ad breaks! I do hope that at the very least that they keep Martin Brundle on. I do think having a ex driver in the commentary box works well and has done since Murray and James Hunt teamed up.

I'd love Murray to come back even for the odd guest appearance at say the British GP.

[adzerrancoon]

Hallelujah!!, no more ad breaks

[Romano]

What channel did it use to play on?? :confused:

[topgear1]

they better keep the same team though.

no one should ever replace martin- the second best commentator of all time!!!!!!!

they can get rid of louise and ted though- their hearts are not in it and they arent passionate enough about it!!!!!

[Romano]

they better keep the same team though.

no one should ever replace martin- the second best commentator of all time!!!!!!!

they can get rid of louise and ted though- their hearts are not in it and they arent passionate enough about it!!!!!

Is this Louise Goodman and Ted Kravitz??

[topgear1]

Is this Louise Goodman and Ted Kravitz??

yep- dont like her- she does the interviews on the grid- talk about stealing from brundle, thats his best quality!!!!!!!!- running up and down the grid trying desperatly to find kimi raikkonnen!!!!!!!

[Robbo]

this is amazing news i couldnt believe it when i saw it on the BBC website this morning :)

[sinclat]

they better keep the same team though.

no one should ever replace martin- the second best commentator of all time!!!!!!!

they can get rid of louise and ted though- their hearts are not in it and they arent passionate enough about it!!!!!

Louise Goodman doesn't have her heart in it? You've got to be joking! Now Ted I can agree with, But Louise knows more about motorsport than most people on here, she's being reporting on motorsport for years, all formulas. She's done grassroots m.sports as well as the big stuff. And after her husband died a few years ago msport has become her life,

Also I think she's hot. ;)

[BIG G INDAHOUSE]

Great news i hope they didn't get it because they offered Tamara Ecclestone the main presenters job Le t hope they Keep Martin and bin Mark he ont even speak english proper. I loved Murray Walker but its time to find someone new that's as much on the ball as he was enthusiastic about the sport. HD F1 i just can't wait hope they go digital with multi screens Cool

[mattlovestbs]

wow - that is awesome news

i can hear the intro tune already

[Romano]

I forget what the intro tune sounds like :(
Oh wait, Ive never heard it yet :p

[Eunos]

Good Riddance, No more Ads during the Race :D

Keep Brundle, Murray Walker is so Overrated, Would keep misnaming Drivers and telling people he will stop the Startwatch etc.


I wonder if this Means 09 Btcc Meetings can now clash with F1's?, Unless ofcourse they too return to the BBC.

[projectzip]

Here ya go get the nostalgic tears in your eyes ready.
Its the main guitar solo section from "the Chain" by Fleetwood Mac

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=i8gB8-9sQGc

Im welling up already

[Romano]

Ok thats a wicked song :D :D :D

[mattlovestbs]

its good to hear that again :)

please let Lewis Hamilton be champion when F1 goes back to its rightful home

[Shortride]

Awesome news! Bring back The Chain!!!

Keep Martin Brundle as the 2nd commentator but put Charlie Cox as the lead commentator. Hes a legend!

[topgear1]

Good Riddance, No more Ads during the Race :D

Keep Brundle, Murray Walker is so Overrated, Would keep misnaming Drivers and telling people he will stop the Startwatch etc.


I wonder if this Means 09 Btcc Meetings can now clash with F1's?, Unless ofcourse they too return to the BBC.


you did not just say murray is overated???????????- his mistakes are what gives him his charm and why he was commentating on the f1 for 53 years!!!:eek:

he is really getting on a bit now though- i wish the commentary team could be martin and murray- they make for the perfect team

[VR6Steve]

Good Riddance, No more Ads during the Race :D

Keep Brundle, Murray Walker is so Overrated, Would keep misnaming Drivers and telling people he will stop the Startwatch etc.


I wonder if this Means 09 Btcc Meetings can now clash with F1's?, Unless ofcourse they too return to the BBC.

The BTCC won't be going anywhere for the next 4(?)years with the new contract that was signed recently with ITV.

[laurat]

According to Autosport.com F1 will return to the BBC from 2009.
I think thats good news, at least there won't be Breaks halfway through a race.:D :cool:
i think this is excellent news - f1 is definitely going back t basics! they've turned back time, or so it feels anyhow!

[ian.vxr]

The BTCC won't be going anywhere for the next 4(?)years with the new contract that was signed recently with ITV.

bit of a shame really. dont get me wrong its brill its all live on itv4 this year, but i have always thought that the beeb did a top job, better in car cameras and more of them!, charlie cox nearly wetting himself when something happens, and the general way the show was put together. even though the down side was it was always on a week after the meeting took place.
ideal world, the best bits from both should combine!!!:D

[Eunos]

you did not just say murray is overated???????????- his mistakes are what gives him his charm and why he was commentating on the f1 for 53 years!!!:eek:

he is really getting on a bit now though- i wish the commentary team could be martin and murray- they make for the perfect team

Indeed i did, By no means am i saying i dislike him, But i just don't think his the commentating God people suggest he is.

Though i do admit it was weird listening to F1 after he retired.

[bringbacktheolddays]

Indeed i did, By no means am i saying i dislike him, But i just don't think his the commentating God people suggest he is.

Though i do admit it was weird listening to F1 after he retired.
He seemed to Retire Early. it isnt as if hes gotta run round like a Premiership footballer is it? why did he retire anyway I cannot remember.:confused:

[topgear1]

the best bit about murray- was : GO GO GO!!!!!!

[bringbacktheolddays]

The Papers say that the BBC are gona get Richard Hammond to present the
F1 programme.

[Romano]

the best bit about murray- was : GO GO GO!!!!!!

Naaa GO GO GO wasnt the best.
I know we didnt get to hear this much, But the best saying was:
"There is nothing wrong with thar car, Except its on fire"

And BringBack mate, That would be awesome if they did indeed give the job to Hammond, But I cant help but think will he try and run down to the grid, Ask the Renault team can he try out the car and never get it moving :p :p :p :p :p

[Brooklands78]

Great news that F1 is going back to BBC - and I fully agree with what some other posters have said..........bring back "The Chain" and KEEP BRUNDLE! He's by far the best thing about ITV's F1 coverage!

[bringbacktheolddays]

Here ya go get the nostalgic tears in your eyes ready.
Its the main guitar solo section from "the Chain" by Fleetwood Mac

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=i8gB8-9sQGc

Im welling up already
I want as a ring tone on me phone.
I want it now BOOO HOOOOOW :( :(

[projectzip]

Murrayism's!!!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=A0TZ_YLQSgg

On March 20th 2008, while being interviewed on BBC Radio 5 Live, Walker was asked if he'd consider a return to the TV commentary box when Formula 1 returns to the BBC in 2009. He answered "Never say never".

[laurat]

you'll get wrong again for your links - tut tut, don't you ever listen :p

[projectzip]

you'll get wrong again for your links - tut tut, don't you ever listen :p

EEEHH????

not neen told off yet. And its in conjunction with the topic. :D

Im sure Ed1 will cough at me if hes aggrevated!

[laurat]

EEEHH????

not neen told off yet. And its in conjunction with the topic. :D

Im sure Ed1 will cough at me if hes aggrevated!
ok, i take back what i said - eek eek eek!!!!!!
it was only cos you posted a link for youtube - not sure how you'd stand with that

[Romano]

ok, i take back what i said - eek eek eek!!!!!!
it was only cos you posted a link for youtube - not sure how you'd stand with that

He didnt get told off for his earlier link with youtube, Plus youtube doesnt cater for news with BTCC, So posting a link with youtube should be fine ;)

[projectzip]

Eds probably all welled up with emotion as well after hearing it he he he he.

[laurat]

Eds probably all welled up with emotion as well after hearing it he he he he.
welled up with emotion????? nah, can't be true.

anyhow, apparently richard hammond is going to be the new face of f1 when it switches over to bbc - he's is going to be the new presenter.

[topgear1]

has anyone seen the story on the front page of the times today.???

'the man in pole position to present bbc's f1 coverage'.............none other than richard hammond.

[topgear1]

sorry- i complety ignored laurat's post

[Tomabigbtccfan]

Great news to see F1 returning to bbc. Richard Hammond would be an interesting choice to host it. No one can be worse than Steve Rider who knows absolutely nothing about F1. Murray Walker won't return as he has retired. Remember he used to commentate when it first switched to itv, ie he is not contracted to the bbc and the switch will have no affect on his career status.

[Marc W]

I'm wondering if that's a genuine story (About Richard Hammond) or if the Sun are just making things up again.

[bringbacktheolddays]

I'm wondering if that's a genuine story (About Richard Hammond) or if the Sun are just making things up again.
I wouldn't belive anything the Sun Print Or NOTW to be Honest.:rolleyes:

[topgear1]

I wouldn't belive anything the Sun Print Or NOTW to be Honest.:rolleyes:

it's the times- which are quite a credible paper.

anyway, they should have richard and mark blundell doing the presenting and technical insights- (richard knows his share about cars)- and keep martin brundle and james allen as the commentary team- they can get rid of ted and louise thoguh.

one other thing i have thought of is that because it is changing channel and production company- the cameramen and editing team for all the films would be different- that's bound to cause trouble cos everyone is used to it.

what makes it even worse is that steve rider ONLY moved to itv to do the f1- now he will lose his job!!!!!!

[laurat]

to keep up with the richard hammond story regarding presenting F1 - it'll probably be best to keep in check with official top gear website as they'll be the genuine ones to keep us up to date

[Mad Mat Jackson Fan]

Wooooooooooo F.1 back on the Beeb!! Fantastic news....;) As everyone's been saying, i really hope they keep Martin on. His commentry is priceless, and its always heaps useful to have an ex-driver on board. ;) And i hope Louise stays too...and of course she's passionate about Formula One!! Miles better than Ted Kravitz...i can't stand that guy! He asks the world's most stupid questions! :( And i hope Mark continues aswell...i've met him, and he's a lovely guy. So friendly...and again an ex-driver, so handy to have around. :D

[topgear1]

Wooooooooooo F.1 back on the Beeb!! Fantastic news....;) As everyone's been saying, i really hope they keep Martin on. His commentry is priceless, and its always heaps useful to have an ex-driver on board. ;) And i hope Louise stays too...and of course she's passionate about Formula One!! Miles better than Ted Kravitz...i can't stand that guy! He asks the world's most stupid questions! :( And i hope Mark continues aswell...i've met him, and he's a lovely guy. So friendly...and again an ex-driver, so handy to have around. :D

exactly- the commentry tema should have ex drivers- they provide the best knolwedge.- and Martin Brundle is a legend!!!!

[laurat]

well here's hoping they take david coulthard on then

[Romano]

Is Coulthard supposed to be retiring this season?? :confused:

[laurat]

Is Coulthard supposed to be retiring this season?? :confused:
he will be if red bull dont renew his contract - he'll need some job to go to

[VR6Steve]

It would be nice to have Murray back, but I doubt he would do it full time as I think he is now well in to his 70's.

[R32]

at least there wont be any adverts. they are so annoying and i'm always that little bit afraid incase the adverts finish and we've missed a crash or something

[ted]

at least there wont be any adverts. they are so annoying and i'm always that little bit afraid incase the adverts finish and we've missed a crash or somethingno adverts now means we can either hold our bladders for a hour and a half or go to the toliet when a red car is leading
;)

[TheStig]

F1 will be much better back on the BBC. Every race u miss something when there's an advert. I'm not sure about Hammond presenting it though, I think he kind of lost his touch after the accident.

[laurat]

F1 will be much better back on the BBC. Every race u miss something when there's an advert. I'm not sure about Hammond presenting it though, I think he kind of lost his touch after the accident.
i think richard will be good to a point, but sometimes since his accident i have noticed him being a bit scatty (more than he usually was)
but no more adverts is fantastic - and saying as we have a downstairs toilet, then i dont have far to run!

[tommoore]

Am I the only one very annoyed that the BBC has got F1, they've used my TV licence money to buy something that I can watch on terrrestrial anyway. Ok so there won't be ad-breaks, but as BBC will get its coverage from the same local broadcasters as ITV anyway what will be the difference? And they are also planning to spend more of my tv licence money on champions league football, which again , if I liked to watch girly looking blokes falling over, rolling around and pretending to be injured, I already could. Meanwhile the BBcs coverage of good sports such as the Guiness Premiership Rugby is getting worse every year. It has the hi-light rights to the Premiership, where it shows half hour highlights of one match, whenever thay can squeeze it into their schedule, sometimes at 3am! I can follow the French premiership easier on Eurosport than I can our own Leagues!

[jonboy1066]

Am I the only one very annoyed that the BBC has got F1, they've used my TV licence money to buy something that I can watch on terrrestrial anyway.


True but you have to pay for a liscense anyway and I'd rather see the money go into Motorsport than more reality rubbish for the lowest common denominator.

[tommoore]

Just a thought, as its lost F1, ITV should seriously consider showing like IRL, ok this season won't be the best, as the Champ Car teams are still learning the cars and ovals, but it has a lot of thing that it could use to rival F1 in the UK, including
Overtaking
Cars that are run equally, only difference is the set-up
Dan Weldon, former champ, and a contender this year
Justin Wilson, took Bourdais seat as Newman/Hass no.1, once he's learnt the new IRL car he'l lead the ex-champcar charge, and could get a few late season wins,
Darren Manning, not with the best team, but excells in getting the best out of bad cars,
Alex Loyd, last years Indy lights (IRLs GP2) champ, doing part season with Ganassi
so thats as many British drivers as F1 then, and realisticly three of them could win races, thats two more than F1.
Then you get Danica Patrick, eye candy that F1 doesn't have!
O, and as his Nascar drive aint working out, don't rule out a fifth Brit, reigning champ Francitti

[ted]

itv1 should show wtcc live for those who havent got sky/cable

[Tomabigbtccfan]

itv1 should show wtcc live for those who havent got sky/cable

Great point I haven't got sky and with 5 channels there is a shortage of good sport. Come on itv get your act together and replace F1 with other great motorsport events.

[kezbabybabe]

Great point I haven't got sky and with 5 channels there is a shortage of good sport. Come on itv get your act together and replace F1 with other great motorsport events.

Yep, more motorsport, which isn't usually televised, as least not easily televised.

[ted]

Great point I haven't got sky and with 5 channels there is a shortage of good sport. Come on itv get your act together and replace F1 with other great motorsport events.cant get freeview reception in my area anymore so i only got 4channels!
lucky my mate lets me watch btcc rounds at his. cant belive bsb not on itv no more, looks like highlights better then nothing in middle of night

[Tomabigbtccfan]

cant get freeview reception in my area anymore so i only got 4channels!
lucky my mate lets me watch btcc rounds at his. cant belive bsb not on itv no more, looks like highlights better then nothing in middle of night


Yeah I loved the BSB last year and this year promised so much but ITV have a way with getting rid of the good sporting events and keeping the ones no one is interested in such as boxing, darts and the boat race.