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  1. ScottinBend

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    #259 ScottinBend, Mar 5, 2013
    I thought that NBC Sports was a cable/satellite only station? At least it is on my provider.
     
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    #260 Redbeard, Mar 5, 2013
    Did Will Buxton get carried over to NBC as well? I know David Hobbs and Steve Matchett did.

    I know I'm in the minority here but I enjoyed their commentary. I will miss Bob Varsha but he is a Fox/Speed guy through and through.

    I actually met Bob Varsha and Mike Joy at Cars and Coffee in Irvine, CA in 2010. Two genuinely nice car guys. We chatted about cars and racing for 10 minutes. Just like any other enthusiasts.
     
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    #261 Steve, Mar 5, 2013
    The Honda rumor has been going around for a couple years but I still think it's possible. Of course nearly every year VW is reported to be considering the same thing. One thing is certain, given the near unanimous speculation that Cosworth isn't going to build a 2014+ engine there may be opportunity for someone to step in but there still will be very few customers to go around.

    If no one else drops out there will be a total of 11 teams with engine supplies from Merc, Ferrari and Renault. Craig Pollard's PURE was supposedly working hard on an engine but dropped out due to funding issues after Bernie pushed the change from 2013 to 2014 and altered the formula from 1.6L to 2.4L.

    While Ferrari say they think they'll be better off if they can add another "partner" (customer) team, the other current engine builders aren't all ready to increase supply. In fact, Renault say they want to drop someone and supply one less team.
     
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    #262 Steve, Mar 5, 2013
    NBC added Leigh Diffey, presumably to fill Varsha's spot, and I think I remember reading that they did also hire Buxton.
     
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    #263 ScottinBend, Mar 5, 2013
    Yes, Buxton is in.
     
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    #264 Minidave, Mar 5, 2013
    The channel I'll be seeing it on is a cable only channel, and for that matter a premium program channel.

    Leigh Diffey.......I could have done without him.............the man does not know when to shut up!

    Someone please find a legal way to stream the ITV broadcast for us!
     
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    #265 Zapski, Mar 5, 2013
    Oh, NBC Sports? Crud, I was hoping for the OTA broadcast. Welp, streaming it is then. *sigh*
     
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    #266 Crashton, Mar 5, 2013
    Sorry to say I have to shell out for that premium channel. From what I can tell Qualifying & Race will be broadcast, but not Practice. Costs me more for less.
     
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    #267 mrntd, Mar 5, 2013
    Honda's engines in the turbo era were incredible. Restricted boost they were 1200 hp, unrestricted 1500 hp. From a 1.5 liter V6.

    I wounder if they are going to have a FIA bov or all controlled by the computer.
     
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    #268 Steve, Mar 7, 2013
    I found a couple interesting articles on the business of stewarding. Here's the intro for a good one that focuses on the Driver's Steward (in this case, for the Korea race in 2012).

    Poacher turns Gamekeeper! (SnifferMedia.com)
    Read the full article here.
     
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    #269 Steve, Mar 7, 2013
    If you'd like a bit of a preview of what we're likely to get from NBCSP, their first show -- Countdown to F1 -- is on tonight at 9pm Eastern.
     
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    #270 Nathan, Mar 7, 2013
    Nothing like NBC waiting till late in the day to send out a Press Release on this.
     
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    #271 Crashton, Mar 7, 2013
    Let me know what you think guys. I have yet to call the cable company to add the channel. If they suck I may just not do it.
     
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    #272 Nathan, Mar 7, 2013
    Went to set the DVR for tonight, saw that NBC Sports Channel also picked up the show The Grid too. Airs directly after the F1 show.
     
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    #273 Zapski, Mar 8, 2013
    Not that anyone is particularly fanatical about Marussia, but it looks like they might not get to be shown on TV. Which could be a mess when someone's lapping the back-markers.

    Marussia still in negotiations with Bernie Ecclestone | Marussia | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN.co.uk

     
  16. ScottinBend

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    #274 ScottinBend, Mar 8, 2013
    :lol:
     
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    #275 minimark, Mar 8, 2013
    Ready!!
     

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    #276 Nathan, Mar 8, 2013
    Overall it was a good show. My gripe is that it started late due to a basketball game that went over. Kind messed with the DVR but I had the show after it set to record too so I didn't miss anything from the F1 show.

    The hosts are a known entity so no changes there.

    it's obvious NBC has tossed more money at this than Speed ever did. Big set, looked good. Lots of post production stuff too.

    All in all I think they are off to a good start.
     
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    #277 Crashton, Mar 8, 2013
    Thanks for your insight. Will be calling insight & adding that channel. :D
     
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    #278 Steve, Mar 8, 2013
    More and Less DRS in 2013 (vivaf1.com)
    See all the track maps and zones here.
     
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