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I was gutted when I heard the Williams deal fell through, but this is even better. Now just to decide driver number 2. I fancy giving Grosjean another try, but if not, Petrov should be kept over Senna easily... at least until Kubica wants to come back.
 
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Kubica is already a Ferrari driver which is why they are not waiting for him. If he can drive he will replace Massa in 2013.

Bruno will get the Williams drive, but Petrov will stay until they realise he's that bad.

Happy Kimi is back :)
 
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Didn't Jake already confirm that he, David and EJ will be back on the BBC next year?

I SO hope they are. I've always had a liking for FI, but this year it went crazy due to the BBC shows. Its been the best thing on TV all year. The pre-race build ups have been brilliant, plus no adverts and very detailed coverage. Shame its could all go to pot now!

Brundle moving has annoyed me already.
 
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Nah Ej hasn't been confirmed yet, I get the feelin Sky are paying massively over the odds for both Brundle and he, knowin that those two are the 'cult' figures so to speak that aid the BBC's product. Only issue with EJ is on Sky he's going to be a lot more restricted in what he can say so I imagine behind the scenes they're working on how reliable they think he can be.
 
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I dont thin EJ will go to either tbh.

I also do not think DC is string enough to be lead at BBC I want to know who's joining him.

Is it true Ted had gone to Sky now?
 
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marc said:
I also do not think DC is string enough to be lead at BBC I want to know who's joining him.

David Croft is apparently leaving 5Live, but we don't know if he's going to Sky or BBC1...
 
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Sky if stories are true, not sure how him and Brundle would get on though both normally take the lead.

I just hope neither take that over rated idiot Ben.
 
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Ben I could just imagine you doing it, it would be 2 hours about what you and Button would get upto lol :)
 
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So the bbc picked races that don't clash with the Olympics how nice of them. Jake is also meant to do the Olympic's so that does mean they won't be at the races that clash with it.
 
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Hold onto your hats, this is horrible.

Steve Ryder confirmed as anchor.

Eddie Jordan and Blundell are pundits with Brundle, should be announced on Wednesday. Ted Kravitz is over too.

Brundle has made a right tit of himself tonight, Autosport awards and both he and Ryder have been rimmin Sky and slating BBC all night long, Vettel and Button have made tounge in cheek remarks saing how much they love the BBC's coverage.

"stuff the old people, we want people who can work their Sky boxes"

'Sky Sports F1 is real sex and BBC is like porn.'

Not quite sure how tounge in cheek his remarks have been. I think Brundle's just having a laugh but Ryder is being a suck up.

Also, if you can look up Vettel's acceptance speech on Youtube tomorrow, it was absolutely amazing, about fifteen minutes long and he was just cracking jokes, taking the piss out of Button, Ryder, Raikkonen, Schumacher.
 
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Vettel is such a legend, I can't see how anyone can dislike him!

It was quite good to be able to watch the awards live. Shows a side to people you rarely see. The BBC/Sky banter was pretty amusing!

I'm not sure I agree with you about Brundle though. I think his reasoning for moving is fairly honest, and understandable really.
 
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I back anyone moving to Sky tbh it's like moving from str to RbR. BBC are the ones to blame for this they agreed to the deal and are putting the Olympics and Rugby 1st.

Brundle has been honest and sorry why should he stay with a sinking ship?

Sky could not get Jake so went for Ryder and he knows the sport he was the man who done F1 in the 80's and 90's for bbc. Sky have got a good team together, apart from Mark B but he does know his stuff he is just boring.

The BBC coverage is going to be average the best people have gone and they are not even getting all the same backstage stuff and in car footage as Sky.
 
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Oh my reasons for not liking Brundles move are purely selfish, removing my own feelings on the matter it's a sensible move, more money, more technology and a shinier product.

By all accounts the comments last night by all bar Ryder were in jest, attribute it to 'banter' though I loath the word.

Can't knock the BBC for picking the Olympics over it, more annoying they chose to keep BBC Four over what if I'm right is their biggest viewing figures provider.
 
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Smithy said:
Oh my reasons for not liking Brundles move are purely selfish, removing my own feelings on the matter it's a sensible move, more money, more technology and a shinier product.

From what I've heard, the biggest factor is simply the live broadcast. He said he can't bear commentating if it isn't live, which is quite understandable. Along with his apparent passion to make more features and things. The money is an obvious bonus!

Smithy said:
'banter' though I loath the word.

I'm with you there! Even though I used it!

Smithy said:
Can't knock the BBC for picking the Olympics over it, more annoying they chose to keep BBC Four over what if I'm right is their biggest viewing figures provider.

Do you not mean BBC Three? BBC Four actually has some good stuff on it. BBC Three is pure trash.
 
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Another selfish view, BBC Three has Family Guy and Top Gear repeats :( And the odd bit of obscure football.

Button's speech was great too, Ryder was so uncomfortable.
 
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Smithy said:
Another selfish view, BBC Three has Family Guy and Top Gear repeats :( And the odd bit of obscure football.

I can see where you're coming from. But for quality programming, BBC4 has got it nailed. I think it's because it tends to cater for niche audiences and high class (i.e. science documentaries, history, arts... also Charlie Brooker) that it doesn't get tonnes of recognition for it. And anyway, they'd better not go and cancel Only Connect <3


I hope the BBC can keep Coulthard or some other good presenters for their broadcast. Otherwise I will just be trying to find nice friends with Sky.
 
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F1 cannot go on BBC3 or 4 due to the contract which stated BBC1 and 2, Bernie is strict on this.
 
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http://www1.skysports.com/formula-1/new ... 12-F1-team

Well, there we go.

Brundle, Crofty and Ant in commentary, Ted doing what he does, and some generic Sky people filling in the gaps, along with Steve Rider. No surprises there then!

So BBC have Jake, DC, EJ and Lee McKenzie. Meaning they need to fill lead commentary and pit runner.
They also need to fill two commentary slots on 5Live!
 
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Sky and Murdoch can go to hell. I will never pay for Sky. Ecclestone can also go to hell.
 
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