F1 Debrief - I Think There Was Something Subtle in There

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By Christine Blachford

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This week we talk about what we learned in the Shell V-Power lab at Silverstone, we run through some half-term reports for our Fantasy Racers teams, and catch up with loads of feedback.

Intro

We've gone a bit Ferrari mad, but you'll only know if you're watching the live feed.

Good Week / Bad Week

A good week for Mark Webber at Wimbledon and Backstreet Boys fans in Singapore, but a bad week for Hockenheim and Brawn GP (thanks to Kathi for helping with pronunciation.)

Sidepodtour

Shell have given us some fascinating facts and figures which we share with you, we run through a weekend in the trackside lab and play some of our tortured audio clips. Plus, the Sidepodscience challenge begins.

Fantasy Racers

With Mr C down in 305th, and myself up in 88th, we run through those above, below and in between, with comments from team owners, and some of the closest battles to watch out for.

Feedback

A couple of voicemails from Silverstone, plus some new voices to hear from. We also read through a plethora of emails covering topics from the BBC coverage to a money-making scheme for the FIA.

Housekeeping

Next week, many people are headed to Goodwood and the Renault World Series, so if you are, we want to hear from you. Meanwhile, we'll be at home creating a mini series.

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  • 28/06/2009 at 22:53:29#1 - me said:

    edited before 11pm? have i ever mentioned how much i (heart) top gear.

  • 28/06/2009 at 22:54:26#2 - Lukeh said:

    wow! great turnraound time or what! :D

  • 28/06/2009 at 22:55:46#3 - Jon Waldock said:

    edited before 11pm? have i ever mentioned how much i (heart) top gear.

    WOW

    You (Mrs C) are on fire at the moment!!

    but seriously, you should get the being on fire thing checked by a doctor or something

  • 28/06/2009 at 22:58:55#4 - Jon Waldock said:

    have i ever mentioned how much i (heart) top gear.

    the bits i remember is "top gear ruins everything"

    but i'm sure there was something about liking it in there too ;)

  • 28/06/2009 at 22:59:18#5 - Christine said:

    Well done to Mystic Aitch for getting the closest guess as well.

  • 28/06/2009 at 22:59:43#6 - Christine said:

    the bits i remember is "top gear ruins everything"

    You know too much!

  • 29/06/2009 at 12:05:15#7 - Journeyer said:

    Good show, as always!

    1. I am determined to catch Sidepodcast Racers. :D
    2. I love Keith the Marshall's idea - but will the fat guys even fit in the car? ;)
    3. Manila in 2010! w00t! :D Anyone who's interested to join (especially those from SE Asia or Australia), let me or Bassano know. :)

  • 30/06/2009 at 07:47:57#8 - Alex Andronov said:

    In answer to the e-mailers question about broadcast rights I believe that the broadcast contracts have material adverse change clauses in them. Basically if enough changes which is seen as negative then the contract is voided.

    From the people I've been talking to it would appear that Ferrari leaving isn't enough to nullify the contract but more than 50% of the grid almost certainly is.

    This in part answers why Max was so keen to include several of the current teams on the list without their permission Williams, Force India, Ferrari, Red Bull and Torro Rosso make up half the current grid. That would be enough to keep the tv contracts in place.

    My understanding is that if the top eight teams did breakaway and didn't enter in F1 then the TV contracts would be void. This means that Ferrari et al would have a huge incentive not to run a junior team in the main series. Regardless of the exit cost it would be better to cause the TV contracts to collapse. Why? Because the current TV contracts include a controversial clause saying that Bernie approves which other motorsports you can broadcast on your channel.


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