Andrew P Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 RB back to normal. http://www.espn.co.uk/espn/now?nowId=1-22582978 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted February 26, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26, 2018 Alonso walking back to the pits clutching a wheel bearing really does beat all, doesn't it? I mean, they've had the whole Winter to get the thing put together in the right order! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Alonso walking back to the pits clutching a wheel bearing really does beat all, doesn't it? I mean, they've had the whole Winter to get the thing put together in the right order! They said that, fundamentally the Car was the same as last years, does that mean stopping on lap 1? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Jonboy Posted February 26, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26, 2018 Alonso walking back to the pits clutching a wheel bearing really does beat all, doesn't it? I mean, they've had the whole Winter to get the thing put together in the right order! I wondered where he intended to stick it when he got back to the garage... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royaloak Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 (edited) I think growing up in Britain, with a world-class free-to-air broadcaster (annual fee excepted), we take enforced pay tv rather ill. My tv will get even dustier from next year! Most people are happy to pay for Sky or Virgin* but baulk at paying for specific programs or channels but Liberty Media have paid through the nose for the rights to F1 so need to recoup their investment, and guess what, we are the ones expected to pay for it. I enjoy F1 but not that much so I am out as well unless I can find it for free on one of my other boxes. * other broadcasters are available. Edited February 26, 2018 by royaloak 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Jonboy Posted February 27, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2018 http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/22595076/formula-one-launch-live-streaming-service-f1-tv Wonder if this will come to the uk or if Bernie stitched it up with the sky deal. At $8 to $12 a month it’s a lot more palitible than handing anything to the Murdoch empire. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/22595076/formula-one-launch-live-streaming-service-f1-tv Wonder if this will come to the uk or if Bernie stitched it up with the sky deal. At $8 to $12 a month it’s a lot more palitible than handing anything to the Murdoch empire. Digital is no good to me, my wife and I both want to watch it properly, not on a Laptop between us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted February 27, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2018 The news that today's session finished early is sad for the teams hoping to continue gaining understanding their cars, of course, but Sainz telling his team he was coming in "Because it's snowing!" was obviously a first! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Davis Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Digital is no good to me, my wife and I both want to watch it properly, not on a Laptop between us. Says we won't be able to get it in the UK before 2025 because of the Sky deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted February 28, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 28, 2018 Most people are happy to pay for Sky or Virgin* but baulk at paying for specific programs or channels I pay my licence fee and that's about it when it comes to TV viewing in the NB household. We're all too busy doing other (meaning better/more productive/enjoyable) stuff than to sit in front of the tellybox for longer than is needed. It is not a life or death thing - I will survive without F1 [*] Cheers, Mick [*] = more modelling time..... maybe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 I pay my licence fee and that's about it when it comes to TV viewing in the NB household. We're all too busy doing other (meaning better/more productive/enjoyable) stuff than to sit in front of the tellybox for longer than is needed. It is not a life or death thing - I will survive without F1 [*] Cheers, Mick [*] = more modelling time..... maybe Just lately our TV picture has gone a bit dark on a few occasions, and the Good Lady and I both said, if it goes on the blink, then we will just use the internet for News, and see if we miss it. Won't it be nice to re arrange the Lounge WITHOUT having to think about looking towards a TV in the corner. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted February 28, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2018 Just lately our TV picture has gone a bit dark on a few occasions, and the Good Lady and I both said, if it goes on the blink, then we will just use the internet for News, and see if we miss it. Won't it be nice to re arrange the Lounge WITHOUT having to think about looking towards a TV in the corner. A large screen for a PC is not too expensive these days, and would almost certainly run off your laptop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Most laptops these days have a HDMI port which can be used to connect to a TV. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted February 28, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2018 (edited) So no go at Barcelona today. At least not for some hours. Edited February 28, 2018 by Oldddudders Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 [Tangent] I think growing up in Britain, with a world-class free-to-air broadcaster (annual fee excepted), we take enforced pay tv rather ill... We don't get free to air in the UK, we are compelled to pay a tax just for the pleasure of owning a television. And then the BBC gets the lion's share of this torrent of compulsorily extracted money. If the BBC really were world-class they would be selling their package competitively against the other options. How much more news of mismanagement by the BBC will it take for people in the UK to say 'enough already'? [/Tangent] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted February 28, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2018 [Tangent] We don't get free to air in the UK, we are compelled to pay a tax just for the pleasure of owning a television. And then the BBC gets the lion's share of this torrent of compulsorily extracted money. If the BBC really were world-class they would be selling their package competitively against the other options. How much more news of mismanagement by the BBC will it take for people in the UK to say 'enough already'? [/Tangent] I pay some sort of tithe to have a tv here - but never watch French channels. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 There back on Track this morning Guys. http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/22610867/f1-testing-live-barcelona-day-four 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted March 1, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2018 (edited) [Tangent] We don't get free to air in the UK, we are compelled to pay a tax just for the pleasure of owning a television. And then the BBC gets the lion's share of this torrent of compulsorily extracted money. If the BBC really were world-class they would be selling their package competitively against the other options. How much more news of mismanagement by the BBC will it take for people in the UK to say 'enough already'? [/Tangent] At a personal level, the licence fee is well spent. If I add up all my non-BBC viewing, there's very little that I would especially miss. A couple of the ITV whodunnits (definitely not including Marcella), some of the car programmes on Quest and The Big Bang Theory would be about it. I usually only watch the F1 highlights even on the few occasions when the whole race does get screened live on terrestrial. Strictly speaking, there's nothing I need to watch live (the radio is better for news anyhow) and I could structure my viewing to see it all on catch-up with no need for a licence. John Edited March 1, 2018 by Dunsignalling 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol Wilkinson Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 The Licence Fee also funds BBC radio. I am happy to pay for the Beeb, given the alternatives. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 15 minutes of American TV convinced me of the value of the license fee. I mostly use their various internet presences, but I am more than happy to pay for ad free media. I understand why some might not be, though. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 (edited) Actually the US coverage of F1 has been very good. Hosted by David Hobbs and Steve Matchett it is very informative without all the hysteria (I think David has retired now, alas). I can catch 3 different PBS stations at home and can watch all the BBC programs I wish to see, free. Whisper: Also some decent ITV ones too, also ad free. I don’t usually watch mainstream US TV which is pretty dire but really enjoy the Smithsonian TV, National Geographic and Velocity. I forgot, I recently got hooked on “Hinterland” which was shown on PBS as two episodes one after the other every week (as is Midsomer Murders). Good escapist stuff. Not too bad at all. Best, Pete. Edited March 2, 2018 by trisonic 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Now this is RIDICULOUS, How are they supposed to compete, (or any Team for that matter) for a Championship? http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/22611836/renault-say-strategic-f1-grid-penalties-optimise-performance-2018 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Test Two, Day One. McLaren just 4 Laps and breaks down twice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 I see the Toro Rosso with its new Honda engine, is doing rather well. Oops..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 (edited) I wonder if Alonso wants to take out some shares in Deckchairs? Edited March 6, 2018 by Andrew P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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