F1 Coverage: The Verdict (2008 season) - Broadcasting

fi~ · 13-03-2008, 13:15

http://www.itv.com/Sport/Topstory/default.html
good news

Admin Edit: F1 Coverage: The Verdict (2008 season)

Part 1,
Part 2,
Part 3.

The 2009 Season can be found here...

Formula1Mad · 13-03-2008, 13:22

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Originally Posted by fi~

http://www.itv.com/Sport/Topstory/default.html
good news

That's absolutely brilliant news!

codename_47 · 13-03-2008, 13:45

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Originally Posted by fi~

http://www.itv.com/Sport/Topstory/default.html
good news

Lovely stuff!

Starting tonight at around 11:00pm for Practice one of Australia?

"Clips of the post race press conference..."

Now is that their way of saying, "if we can't get to it in the post race because of Corrie or GMTV issues, then watch it online?

Well that's cheered me up...I hope it extends to Saturday morning warm up/qualy practice whatever they call it.

sudsy23 · 13-03-2008, 13:51

Absolutely fantastic news. Well done ITV.

codename_47 · 13-03-2008, 14:00

Just a thought....

Will the stream come with commentary?

sudsy23 · 13-03-2008, 14:04

Dunno, the commentators usually talk about how they've been watching practice from a certain corner around the circuit so it may just take the world feed with no commentary. Still better than nothing.

Frank Furt · 13-03-2008, 14:04

Arius, you tease! How long have you known this was in the pipeline?

Shame it's UK rights only, but it's my fault for living in Belgium. Eurosport France it is, then!

codename_47 · 13-03-2008, 14:05

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Originally Posted by Frank Furt

Aruis, you tease! How long have you known this was in the pipeline?

Maybe this is what his hinting about a change to the ITV commentary team was all about...using Friday practices to train up someone new?

We can only hope!

F1 Mike · 13-03-2008, 14:06

no f?@%ing way!!!!

Jonpollak · 13-03-2008, 14:11

No mention of any system requirements are there?
it would be my luck for it not to work on MAC.

Jp

PS...any bets the video server goes KABOOOM tonight around 11:05pm?

alexj2002 · 13-03-2008, 14:20

Good news, but if they're going to the effort of putting together a programme, why not use it to fill in gaps on ITV4? Unless the webstream will be a raw world feed. Either way, nice one ITV.

Noticed this bit in the press release:

"Steve Rider will present ITV’s coverage of the eagerly awaited 2008 F1 world championship alongside Martin Brundle and Mark Blundell."

Selective choice of presenters there... (I know it mentions JA elsewhere, but leaving him out of their summary)

Jonpollak · 13-03-2008, 14:21

Yep...just as I thought

"We do not yet support Mac OS for viewing video, but register your interest on our Feedback form if you'd like us to tell you when we do."

Took me all of 25 second to go from elation to dissapointment

Jp

Red Devil · 13-03-2008, 14:45

WOW! Great news! I saw a story the other day that RTL were streaming their coverage and thought shame ITV don't do that lol
"Live online streaming of Friday practice – not currently available to UK audiences. " Both sessions??

Well done ITV and thanks Bernie!

solarflare · 13-03-2008, 14:49

I presume the simulcasts of quali/the race will have adverts inserted into them, but will the free practice sessions run ad free?

david04121980 · 13-03-2008, 15:11

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Originally Posted by codename_47

Maybe this is what his hinting about a change to the ITV commentary team was all about...using Friday practices to train up someone new?

We can only hope!

well possible who does the GP2 will also do the friday session too

groobster · 13-03-2008, 15:29

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Originally Posted by Jonpollak

Yep...just as I thought

"We do not yet support Mac OS for viewing video, but register your interest on our Feedback form if you'd like us to tell you when we do."

Took me all of 25 second to go from elation to dissapointment

Jp

If it is who I think is doing the ITV Sport clips, there may be a way around it using Flip2Mac - the wmv player converter.

Incidentally, how long has F1 on ITV been sponsored by Sony?

MartS · 13-03-2008, 15:33

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Originally Posted by groobster

Incidentally, how long has F1 on ITV been sponsored by Sony?

Since the start of the preview show last Sunday.

kev_6655 · 13-03-2008, 15:42

Wil these practices be live if so what time uk time will they be on?

solarflare · 13-03-2008, 15:45

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Originally Posted by kev_6655

Wil these practices be live if so what time uk time will they be on?

Doing the "convert to my local time" on the official f1 website:

Thursday 2300 for practice 1 (less than 8 hours

)
Friday 0300 for practice 2

kev_6655 · 13-03-2008, 15:47

cool , so a link should be up tonight then.

Laurence89 · 13-03-2008, 16:08

Pretty great news! although it doesn't say if it will include all practice sessions or commentary. But still a major advancement - Thanks a lot ITV.

This is very clever if you think now anyone (even if you're at work) can in theory watch practice, plus its got to cost less for ITV to stream online with out added tv broadcasting costs.

7 Hours to go!

ariusuk · 13-03-2008, 16:26

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Originally Posted by Frank Furt

Arius, you tease! How long have you known this was in the pipeline?

A while.

I'm surprised that none of you got this earlier, given that for nearly two weeks there has been a promo running for the Australian GP on ITV1 and ITV.com

ToneXIR · 13-03-2008, 16:42

Yeah but I very rarely watch ITV or indeed look at their website. Still it's good news (not for MAC users though... sorry JP hope you come up with a solution) and it's about time that both FOM and ITV started using the technology that's now available to them to provide this service as there is a demand out there. Little worried that now the Press Conferences will go altogether from ITV's television coverage as it'll be streamed online (any chances of the on board feeds and Ferrari channel as well?). And there I was ready to squint at a postage stamp sized Eurosport France tonight from 11. Now all I need is a streaming recording tool

Frank Furt · 13-03-2008, 17:03

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Originally Posted by ToneXIR

And there I was ready to squint at a postage stamp sized Eurosport France tonight from 11.

Just wondering where the postage stamp is available? I might (briefly) have reconsidered stumping up €39.90 for the full screen version of their Player if I'd known!

D.M.N. · 13-03-2008, 17:22

Good news, but I have a question. As I refuse to stay up till the early hours, would this mean that I can watch practice, qualifying + race when I get up without worrying about recording it throughout the night.

And I think this is the killer blow - BBC will not get back rights in 2010.

13-03-2008, 13:15	#1
fi~ Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Services: virgin media tv phone broadband Posts: 4,605	F1 Coverage: The Verdict (2008 season) http://www.itv.com/Sport/Topstory/default.html good news Admin Edit: F1 Coverage: The Verdict (2008 season) Part 1, Part 2, Part 3. The 2009 Season can be found here...

13-03-2008, 14:04	#7
Frank Furt Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Benelux Services: Voo cable TV, net Posts: 341	Arius, you tease! How long have you known this was in the pipeline? Shame it's UK rights only, but it's my fault for living in Belgium. Eurosport France it is, then! Last edited by Frank Furt : 13-03-2008 at 14:09. Reason: Can't spell...

13-03-2008, 14:21	#12
Jonpollak Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: On Tour Services: 1800dial a date, www.dodgystraßße.com. Posts: 1,071 Blog Entries: 1	Typical.... Yep...just as I thought "We do not yet support Mac OS for viewing video, but register your interest on our Feedback form if you'd like us to tell you when we do." Took me all of 25 second to go from elation to dissapointment Jp

13-03-2008, 13:51	#4
sudsy23 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hull Posts: 108	Absolutely fantastic news. Well done ITV.

13-03-2008, 14:00	#5
codename_47 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Biggin Hill Services: Sky+, Virgin Media Though I'm waiting for Justin.tv to take over television Posts: 5,705 Blog Entries: 2	Just a thought.... Will the stream come with commentary?

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F1 Mike Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Annan, SW Scotland Services: AOL BB, Digifusion FVRT100, digital sat with motorised 85cm Posts: 4,013 Blog Entries: 1	no f?@%ing way!!!!

13-03-2008, 14:11	#10
Jonpollak Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: On Tour Services: 1800dial a date, www.dodgystraßße.com. Posts: 1,071 Blog Entries: 1	No mention of any system requirements are there? it would be my luck for it not to work on MAC. Jp PS...any bets the video server goes KABOOOM tonight around 11:05pm?

13-03-2008, 14:20	#11
alexj2002 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Services: Freeview, FTA Digital Satellite Posts: 1,996	Good news, but if they're going to the effort of putting together a programme, why not use it to fill in gaps on ITV4? Unless the webstream will be a raw world feed. Either way, nice one ITV. Noticed this bit in the press release: "Steve Rider will present ITV’s coverage of the eagerly awaited 2008 F1 world championship alongside Martin Brundle and Mark Blundell." Selective choice of presenters there... (I know it mentions JA elsewhere, but leaving him out of their summary)

13-03-2008, 14:45	#13
Red Devil Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,478	WOW! Great news! I saw a story the other day that RTL were streaming their coverage and thought shame ITV don't do that lol "Live online streaming of Friday practice – not currently available to UK audiences. " Both sessions?? Well done ITV and thanks Bernie!

13-03-2008, 14:49	#14
solarflare Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,640	I presume the simulcasts of quali/the race will have adverts inserted into them, but will the free practice sessions run ad free?

13-03-2008, 15:42	#18
kev_6655 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,701	Wil these practices be live if so what time uk time will they be on?

13-03-2008, 15:47	#20
kev_6655 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,701	cool , so a link should be up tonight then.

13-03-2008, 16:08	#21
Laurence89 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London Services: Telewest (TV, Broadband & Telephone) Posts: 340	Pretty great news! although it doesn't say if it will include all practice sessions or commentary. But still a major advancement - Thanks a lot ITV. This is very clever if you think now anyone (even if you're at work) can in theory watch practice, plus its got to cost less for ITV to stream online with out added tv broadcasting costs. 7 Hours to go!

13-03-2008, 16:42	#23
ToneXIR Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: London Services: Sky+ Posts: 2,365	Yeah but I very rarely watch ITV or indeed look at their website. Still it's good news (not for MAC users though... sorry JP hope you come up with a solution) and it's about time that both FOM and ITV started using the technology that's now available to them to provide this service as there is a demand out there. Little worried that now the Press Conferences will go altogether from ITV's television coverage as it'll be streamed online (any chances of the on board feeds and Ferrari channel as well?). And there I was ready to squint at a postage stamp sized Eurosport France tonight from 11. Now all I need is a streaming recording tool

13-03-2008, 17:22	#25
D.M.N. Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: My PC Services: Sky Posts: 8,367	Good news, but I have a question. As I refuse to stay up till the early hours, would this mean that I can watch practice, qualifying + race when I get up without worrying about recording it throughout the night. And I think this is the killer blow - BBC will not get back rights in 2010.