[Alvin]

Originally Posted by 65WJ

Kimi doing Marketing? Not likely. I like one of the Torro Rosso drivers to step up. that would make room for Rossi to move into the Torro Rosso seat. Just a thought.

patrick

Haaa Haaa! Kimi would be good for "a grunt" type advertising. The team curmudgeon. It could work!

[65WJ]

Originally Posted by Alvin

Haaa Haaa! Kimi would be good for "a grunt" type advertising. The team curmudgeon. It could work!

lol like "leave me alone, I know what I am doing"

patrick

[MikeNoun]

Kimi is enormously popular around the world. Maybe a few cans of Red Bull after a race would get him to actually smile.

This is a rare photo, Kimi actually laughing it up!



And yes, chicks seem to dig Kimi.

[65WJ]

that shirt is funny.
Kimi kinows what he is doing but Nico went on Holiday for Q2.

patrick

[Alvin]

Originally Posted by 65WJ

that shirt is funny.
Kimi kinows what he is doing but Nico went on Holiday for Q2.

patrick

Was it really Nico or the set up? Especially since Teamate Hamilton won the pole...interesting...

And then the "tyre" drama continues.

So, I heard David Hobbs comment about a negative tweet he received from someone (like us) who viewed the race results at the beginning of the race prior to last weeks Silverstone race and commenting that they should tune into CNBC for the live race program. Our local CNBC (Comcast) is a non- HD channel...and WTH? W NBC shifting programming and failure to warn subscribers etc.? Too much mega $$$$$$$$$$$ IMO to fall down w F1 programming that WE ALL PAY A PREMIUM to view! Seemingly this is NBCs attempt to pump up the low ratings for CNBC.

Our local NBCSPORTS is broadcast in HD, CNBC non HD. Yours?

[Alvin]

Also interesting - no mention regarding Vettal's Silverstone gearbox failure. Why?

[MikeNoun]

Hmmm...we have NBC Sports on channel 174 (high def) and regular on channel 75 (non HD). I have an HDTV, so I always watch the HD version of F1, NASCAR, NFL, NHL, etc.

My friend, who does not have an HD box, said that Speed Channel (on channel 72, which it's been for at least 15 years now) suddenly disappeared. He talked to Comcast and they said they moved Speed Channel to another tier, so he had to pay $5 to get the next level of programming. After about an hour of fuming, he called Comcast again, spoke to a manager, and he said that they just MOVED Speed Channel from channel 72 to 408 (non HD). It wasn't pushed to another tier.

Well, thanks for the warning, Comcast.

Anyway, he's back up and running, and did not have to pay for the extra tier.

I wonder if all this shuffling has to do with the new Fox Sports Network coming in August. It will be the first 24/7 sports channel to go head-to-head with ESPN. They'll have the same format, commentators behind a desk, highlights, etc, and show a lot of MLB and NASCAR from I understand.

It will be interesting to see what happens. Right now, basic cable packages do NOT include ESPN, and most opt for the next higher tier because they can't live without sports. When Fox Sports comes along, they may include it in basic cable, drawing in a huge audience that may soon forget about ESPN.

[Alvin]

That's all well and good as far as Speed & Fox are concerned. One and the same...

More direct to the point which is:

Comcast, NBCSports, CNBC and NBC are owned and managed by the same co and peeps... If it wasn't for the F1 contract we wouldn't watch them in our household period.

It's another major $$$ manipulation and grab IMO...

[65WJ]

I have ATt Uverse. NBCS HD is showing the Bicycle race and delaying F1 until 11.
Channel 1658 is a spanish channel and have a live broadcast. So I am watching Live in Spanish.
Will watch the English broadcast after church.

patrick

[65WJ]

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nascar...160832616.html

patrick

[Alvin]

Originally Posted by 65WJ

I have ATt Uverse. NBCS HD is showing the Bicycle race and delaying F1 until 11.
Channel 1658 is a spanish channel and have a live broadcast. So I am watching Live in Spanish.
Will watch the English broadcast after church.

patrick

Something is really amiss within NBC F1 Programing IMO.

The good news was that the CNBC F1 program was indeed in HD on CommyCast today.

The bad news was that for whatever reason, still unknown, the F1 program was shown and set to record @ 6:30am thru 9:30 CST. The "live" broadcast didn't record anything except for the last 30mins that unfortunately started with the winners on the podium for the 2nd race in a row for us. Perhaps it was due to a Tour de France etc. program conflict. Who knows, regardless NBC needs to get their heads out and quit screwing around with the broadcast times and channels.

Fortunately I also had the NBCSPORTS delayed broadcast program and it recorded without issue. It was another great historic F1 race!

[Alvin]

Originally Posted by 65WJ

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nascar...160832616.html

patrick

That FOM cameraman is lucky to be alive.

That tire spun off of Webbers RED BULL right rear as Webber accelerated throttle mashed against the pit chip, it bounced after the Lotus Pit crew scrambled to get away from it.

The tire seemingly gained speed as it bounced and appeared it struck the FOM cameraman directly in the back of his head while he was standing with his back to the Webber pit box. Amazing that he only sustained broken collarbone and ribs. I'd suspect he should be held under observation for concussion, brain hemorrhage, and spinal damage...can't imagine what his headache must feel like now. Was good at the time to see him with his head raised right after he was flattened onto the pit road surface.

Tiregate was this weeks buzz word again by the commentators. FIA & F1 asked for and received less durable tires from Pirelli "to make the race more exciting and competitive". I'd say the FIA & F1 has gotten what they asked for from Pirelli.

Team Lotus w Kimi and Grosejean are really building momentum, respect and points...as the season nears the mid-point (next race).

Massa out in lap 7 may have been mechanical based on Alonso's odd 4th place end of race pulling his Ferrari over immediately after crossing the finish line at turn one outboard side...the same spot Massa ended his race. Broken 1/2 shafts, gearbox, or?

Nico and Hamilton Mercs seem to have the ability to pole, perform well in short segments...but fall off the pace quickly during the race longer distances.

KERS problems again for part of the final race stint for Vettel really could have prevented him from winning in his German homeland. But, you've got to give the cred he deserves. He is a great driver, just now - As mentioned by Machette or Hobbs post race - it was good to see Vettel take a moment to observe and acknowledge all of the fans, crew, everyone present to witness his 1st homeland win in Germany. And understanding his place in F1 history.
Carpe Diem Indeed Vettel!

[MikeNoun]

Yes, that cameraman in the pits is lucky to be alive after getting struck by Webber's tire. They showed it live, but in every replay, they cut the video short just as the tire was about to strike the cameraman. They were waiting for word on the guys condition, and I really thought perhaps it was a serious injury because they wouldn't replay it.

Vettel understands his place in F1 history. For a 25-year old, he's very mature. As Matchett and Hobbs said, Seb is an F1 historian, a huge F1 fan, and he knows all the drivers and records set throughout F1 history. That's pretty cool. He's not just a guy out there for the glory and the money, he's a true fan of F1. He's starting to realize he's actually being spoken about in the same sentence as Michael Schumacher, Juan Fangio, Ayrton Senna, and Alain Prost.

Great win for Vettel in front of his hometown fans, and a great run for Team Lotus.

I'd like to see Hamilton and Rosberg get a few good runs in, along with Alonso, but I'm afraid Ferrari may be looking at 2014 now. I think the Mercedes team is hot and cold as far as their setups go, but much better than last year. We know they have a couple great drivers, they just need some luck, and maybe better tire strategy.

Kimi is very consistent, and I think he'll win at least one more race this year.

[65WJ]

Vettel wal soo happy he was speaking in German, then reminded in "English" please.

patrick

[Alvin]

Practice starts tomorrow - Friday, Quali Saturday, and Sunday Race @ the Hungararing

Preview Link https://bleacherreport.com/articles/...d-prix-preview

[Alvin]

It's all about tires and heat @ this race.

Unless it rains, then all bets are off!

[65WJ]

I sure would like to have heard the conversation between Kimi and Seb on the poduim. Laughing and having a nice chat.

patrick

[MikeNoun]

Great race! Now it's a long summer break before the next event.

I think Seb has this thing wrapped up, but stranger things have happened. Alonso had a similar points lead last year when he suddenly had a string of bad luck. Vettel could have a few DNF's (it's happened before), but the Red Bull team, and especially Vettel, rarely ever make a mistake, other than a mechanical failure.

Seb seemed irritated that he couldn't pass Kimi late in the race, but it was just a heat of the moment thing. It WAS for 2nd place, and Kimi wasn't exactly going to let Vettel pass just because Vettel was faster! Kimi needs every point he can get. They were laughing and joking with each other while on the podium. Maybe Seb was making a comment about what would happen if Kimi was his teammate next year, and how Kimi would react to team orders.....

Great run for Lewis Hamilton. He seemed relieved he finally won a race for Mercedes, and with his long break coming up, he'll sleep better at night.

[Alvin]

Just happened to catch rebroadcast now on NBCSports of "Senna" to be followed by the Hungarian F1 race...

[Alvin]

Originally Posted by 65WJ

I sure would like to have heard the conversation between Kimi and Seb on the poduim. Laughing and having a nice chat.

patrick

I think Kimi laughed at Seb, defusing a potential "bad podium moment" - racing is racing.

Originally Posted by MikeNoun

Great race! Now it's a long summer break before the next event.

Yes - the break from racing is too long IMO...almost have to start all over again at the next race to get the rhythm back

I think Seb has this thing wrapped up, but stranger things have happened. Alonso had a similar points lead last year when he suddenly had a string of bad luck. Vettel could have a few DNF's (it's happened before), but the Red Bull team, and especially Vettel, rarely ever make a mistake, other than a mechanical failure.

You know that old saying - It isn't over till the fat lady sings. Alonso...and IIRC, didn't Masa miss a previous championship by a single point at the end of the season?

Seb seemed irritated that he couldn't pass Kimi late in the race, but it was just a heat of the moment thing. It WAS for 2nd place, and Kimi wasn't exactly going to let Vettel pass just because Vettel was faster! Kimi needs every point he can get. They were laughing and joking with each other while on the podium. Maybe Seb was making a comment about what would happen if Kimi was his teammate next year, and how Kimi would react to team orders.....

Agree - Seb does & will go for any opportunity to pass others...and he should expect the same from competitors.

Team orders - if it happens next season - are going to be pretty sticky issues!

Great run for Lewis Hamilton. He seemed relieved he finally won a race for Mercedes, and with his long break coming up, he'll sleep better at night.

Yeah, but not that deep of a sleep I bet.