Hammond: Richard Hammond is new face of Formula 1 - Page 4

Aston Martin · March 22nd, 2008, 4:09 AM

Worst idea ever, he always has to be in and interrupt everyone... apart from on TG, he's a terrible presenter.

Viper007Bond · March 22nd, 2008, 4:23 AM

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Originally Posted by TurnerGTX

(don't know if it's already been mentioned) but the BBC will almost certainly show F1 in High Definition. images/smilies/banana.gif

Maybe that means the return of Top Gear in HD? images/smilies/ohmy.gif

vegasrebel29 · March 22nd, 2008, 6:52 AM

Although I don't really know the difference between an analog and digital feed, because the BBC (and presumably the rest of GB) is switching to a digital feed this year they'll presumably get new film equipment (if the difference has anything to do with what I'm implying it does). Which would mean HD, which means... well, what does it mean, exactly?

Viper007Bond · March 22nd, 2008, 7:28 AM

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Originally Posted by vegasrebel29

Which would mean HD, which means... well, what does it mean, exactly?

HD rips?

Clicky:

http://www.phyrefile.com/thumb/2007/07/25/Top.Gear.Polar.Special.2007.BBCHD.1080p.H.264.AC3.2.0.s2.png

vegasrebel29 · March 22nd, 2008, 9:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

HD rips?

Clicky:

Haha, I'm aware of the better resolution - I just didn't want to go James May on the board.

aaurora · March 22nd, 2008, 9:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

HD rips?

Clicky:

Mmmmmm that would be lovely images/smilies/biggrin.gif

essentialatom · March 22nd, 2008, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

Maybe that means the return of Top Gear in HD? images/smilies/ohmy.gif

I imagine that'd be unrelated as AFAIK the respective TV companies aren't responsible for the F1 feed, they all use the same one and just put their own commentary and whatnot over the top of it. Which means that Top Gear is seperate as that's just a BBC thing.

upyourego · March 22nd, 2008, 1:41 PM

It might not necessarily mean a High Def Top Gear (although I'm sure that's not far away given that the BBC has said everything will be HD by 2016).

F1 will be produced by BBC Sport whereas Top Gear is produced by BBC Factual (the same department that produced Planet Earth and other Documentary series).

So the team being used by one department doesn't necessarily mean that the same technology will follow over to their existing show.

Blayde · March 22nd, 2008, 1:47 PM

But since it's produced by BBC Factual which made Planet Earth in Hi Def iirc, won't that mean exactly the opposite, that it probably will earlier than estimated end up HD?

upyourego · March 22nd, 2008, 4:24 PM

Possibly but as Planet Earth was commissioned post HD (since the launch of the BBC HD channel and the decision to go HD across the board) it would have to have been commissioned in HD.

Top Gear was first commissioned before HD so will need investment to be changed over - it will happen but it might take a while.

The first phase will be to get all new high profile commissions in HD and then to get high profile existing shows (that won't cost too much) into HD.

Mercury · March 22nd, 2008, 4:58 PM

If the BBC airs F1 in HD I will no longer watch it live and wait for the HD rips..F1 in HD! FUCK YEAH!

and if there's a slight chance this means TG in HD......I'll lose my sanity!

images/smilies/banana.gif

jdm · March 22nd, 2008, 6:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

Maybe that means the return of Top Gear in HD? images/smilies/ohmy.gif

no, it doesn't. The F1 race broadcast is not controlled by the channels that show it.

And as for the thread subject, I hope they use appropriate presenters (ie no-one from TG), I would hate to see F1 become anything like TG in its style. The only reason they would do this is to bring in more viewers which wouldn't be a good thing from the actual fans of the sport's point of view.

upyourego · March 23rd, 2008, 9:16 PM

I think if the TG trio are going to be used in any way at all it will be in either pre or post race shows - it will be the wrap-around stuff.

A bit of a laugh in the pits afterwards or a pre-recorded set piece before.

liquid_rockface · March 23rd, 2008, 9:50 PM

I think that if TG ever commentates a F1 race, it should only be in the same context like when they ran that radio show for a few hours! They are pretty bad at this stuff, and I think without first hand F1 racing experience it would be pretty tough to suddenly commentate and actually know what you're talking about. Well at least Hammond has driven a F1 car before so he knows what it's like! He'll probably be like "Wow you can just imagine [driver]'s head being squashed like a pumpkin on that corner!"

qczhao · March 24th, 2008, 2:07 PM

Seems like this is becoming more and more likely:

http://www.planetf1.com/story/0,1895...343346,00.html

I thought it was a joke at first.

Lead commentator? What? They have GOT to be kidding, it would actually ruin the F1 viewing experience.

I mean, don't get me wrong, i love hammond as a presenter, but as a commentator for a sport he literally knows nothing about (i mean, he doesn't even watch it)!? It just wouldn't work.

upyourego · March 24th, 2008, 2:53 PM

I think they've just caught the wrong end of the stick thrown out by the original Daily Mail article and I'd take anything you read in the Daily Mail with the smallest pinch of billion year old smelly gone off salt that's been pissed on by a woolly mammoth and then eaten by Jeremy Clarkson on his pasta, regurgitated and served in a sachet at McDonalds.

The last paragraph from the Planet F1 story says it all really and is closer to the mark of what they’ll actually be used for.

“The newspaper also reported that the BBC are planning on letting the 'Hamster', as Hammond is known, along with Jeremy Clarkson and James May, loose at grand prix weekends in an attempt to extend the audience beyond "petrolheads."”

It may be that Hammond will take a sort of Gary Linaker type role and ‘present’ the pre and post race programme with a panel of experts but I very much doubt he will be commentating.

qczhao · March 24th, 2008, 3:03 PM

I guess thats more like it.

I think as long as they weren't allowed near the actual commentary, they could provide a barrel of laughs in what is usually a very serious atmosphere.

Jocó · March 24th, 2008, 5:07 PM

Hammond involved in BBC's F1 coverage would be a very bad idea IMO.
Him commentating the race would be pathetic as he doesn't even watch F1. Sure, he could learn to identify the drivers and cars but that's far far away from being a good commentator...

A job in the studio wouldn't suit him either. Personally I don't like him when he's presenting something that isn't TG. He acts in a totally different way, for example in this Sport Relief thing, I found him a bit irritating. Don't get me wrong, I like him very much on TG, but I think he shouldn't present so many other programmes just for the sake of it. Especially not a sport he isn't interested in...

upyourego · March 24th, 2008, 5:21 PM

I agree to an extent but not completely - he was rubbish on Sport Relief, too constrained - but he was brilliant on Brainiac and his 'Should I worry about...' series was impressive too.

If you compare him to other BBC Sports Presenters (Gary Linekar and Adrian Chiles) I think he'd be really good.

The main anchor needs to be a sort of steady pair of hands that can control and manage his guests/panel. He needs to be able to ask the questions people are thinking and provide information that might seem obvious to hardcore fans.

I think Hammond would be perfect in that role.

Greatgraddage · March 25th, 2008, 7:30 PM

I can't see hammond doing it. He has a young family and the F1 + top gear + writing = a LOT of hours and time away from home.

March 22nd, 2008, 4:09 AM	#61
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March 22nd, 2008, 6:52 AM	#63
vegasrebel29 Suckin' dic* bought this title Joined: Mar 18th, 2007 Last Online: September 14th, 2009 Location: Las Vegas Age: 21 Posts: 739 Car: Chevrolet Silverado Rep Power: 30	Although I don't really know the difference between an analog and digital feed, because the BBC (and presumably the rest of GB) is switching to a digital feed this year they'll presumably get new film equipment (if the difference has anything to do with what I'm implying it does). Which would mean HD, which means... well, what does it mean, exactly? __________________ Waters parted, and dignities crumbled.

March 22nd, 2008, 1:41 PM	#68
upyourego VIP Joined: Nov 12th, 2006 Last Online: November 5th, 2009 Location: Jersey, Channel Islands, UK Age: 28 Posts: 1,139 Car: Never learnt to drive Rep Power: 41	It might not necessarily mean a High Def Top Gear (although I'm sure that's not far away given that the BBC has said everything will be HD by 2016). F1 will be produced by BBC Sport whereas Top Gear is produced by BBC Factual (the same department that produced Planet Earth and other Documentary series). So the team being used by one department doesn't necessarily mean that the same technology will follow over to their existing show. __________________ --------- Ryan Morrison howtobeageek.net

March 22nd, 2008, 1:47 PM	#69
Blayde Joined: Dec 20th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Bahrain Posts: 2,343 Car: '02 Nissan X-Trail, '06 Honda Civic EXi Rep Power: 84	But since it's produced by BBC Factual which made Planet Earth in Hi Def iirc, won't that mean exactly the opposite, that it probably will earlier than estimated end up HD? __________________ Crayon'd in MS Paint Some say he migrated when fuel hit 4 pounds per gallon and that he can make 'special price' for you. All we know is, he's the Stig's Arab cousin; Al-Stig!

March 22nd, 2008, 4:24 PM	#70
upyourego VIP Joined: Nov 12th, 2006 Last Online: November 5th, 2009 Location: Jersey, Channel Islands, UK Age: 28 Posts: 1,139 Car: Never learnt to drive Rep Power: 41	Possibly but as Planet Earth was commissioned post HD (since the launch of the BBC HD channel and the decision to go HD across the board) it would have to have been commissioned in HD. Top Gear was first commissioned before HD so will need investment to be changed over - it will happen but it might take a while. The first phase will be to get all new high profile commissions in HD and then to get high profile existing shows (that won't cost too much) into HD. __________________ --------- Ryan Morrison howtobeageek.net

March 22nd, 2008, 4:58 PM	#71
Mercury Joined: Dec 3rd, 2005 Last Online: 5:12 PM Location: Jerusalem ,Israel Age: 27 Posts: 1,353 Car: Peugeot 206 XS 1.6L Rep Power: 53	If the BBC airs F1 in HD I will no longer watch it live and wait for the HD rips..F1 in HD! FUCK YEAH! and if there's a slight chance this means TG in HD......I'll lose my sanity! __________________ You utter pirate! - Mr. James May "If you were going to analy rape one of the top gear hosts, Richard would be the top of everyone's list" - Jonathan Ross "Then there’s the pronunciation issue. Jagwarr, Teeyoda, Neesarn, Hundy, Mitsuboosi, BM Dubya, V Dubya – it’s all completely mangled. " - J.Clarkson

March 23rd, 2008, 9:16 PM	#73
upyourego VIP Joined: Nov 12th, 2006 Last Online: November 5th, 2009 Location: Jersey, Channel Islands, UK Age: 28 Posts: 1,139 Car: Never learnt to drive Rep Power: 41	I think if the TG trio are going to be used in any way at all it will be in either pre or post race shows - it will be the wrap-around stuff. A bit of a laugh in the pits afterwards or a pre-recorded set piece before. __________________ --------- Ryan Morrison howtobeageek.net

March 23rd, 2008, 9:50 PM	#74
liquid_rockface Joined: Oct 19th, 2006 Last Online: November 2nd, 2009 Posts: 189 Rep Power: 14	I think that if TG ever commentates a F1 race, it should only be in the same context like when they ran that radio show for a few hours! They are pretty bad at this stuff, and I think without first hand F1 racing experience it would be pretty tough to suddenly commentate and actually know what you're talking about. Well at least Hammond has driven a F1 car before so he knows what it's like! He'll probably be like "Wow you can just imagine [driver]'s head being squashed like a pumpkin on that corner!"

March 24th, 2008, 2:07 PM	#75
qczhao Joined: Sep 27th, 2006 Last Online: March 31st, 2009 Posts: 78 Rep Power: 13	Seems like this is becoming more and more likely: http://www.planetf1.com/story/0,1895...343346,00.html I thought it was a joke at first. Lead commentator? What? They have GOT to be kidding, it would actually ruin the F1 viewing experience. I mean, don't get me wrong, i love hammond as a presenter, but as a commentator for a sport he literally knows nothing about (i mean, he doesn't even watch it)!? It just wouldn't work.

March 24th, 2008, 2:53 PM	#76
upyourego VIP Joined: Nov 12th, 2006 Last Online: November 5th, 2009 Location: Jersey, Channel Islands, UK Age: 28 Posts: 1,139 Car: Never learnt to drive Rep Power: 41	I think they've just caught the wrong end of the stick thrown out by the original Daily Mail article and I'd take anything you read in the Daily Mail with the smallest pinch of billion year old smelly gone off salt that's been pissed on by a woolly mammoth and then eaten by Jeremy Clarkson on his pasta, regurgitated and served in a sachet at McDonalds. The last paragraph from the Planet F1 story says it all really and is closer to the mark of what they’ll actually be used for. “The newspaper also reported that the BBC are planning on letting the 'Hamster', as Hammond is known, along with Jeremy Clarkson and James May, loose at grand prix weekends in an attempt to extend the audience beyond "petrolheads."” It may be that Hammond will take a sort of Gary Linaker type role and ‘present’ the pre and post race programme with a panel of experts but I very much doubt he will be commentating. __________________ --------- Ryan Morrison howtobeageek.net

March 24th, 2008, 3:03 PM	#77
qczhao Joined: Sep 27th, 2006 Last Online: March 31st, 2009 Posts: 78 Rep Power: 13	I guess thats more like it. I think as long as they weren't allowed near the actual commentary, they could provide a barrel of laughs in what is usually a very serious atmosphere.

March 24th, 2008, 5:07 PM	#78
Jocó Not A Dude Joined: Jan 5th, 2008 Last Online: 12:09 PM Location: Hungary Age: 20 Posts: 1,301 Rep Power: 28	Hammond involved in BBC's F1 coverage would be a very bad idea IMO. Him commentating the race would be pathetic as he doesn't even watch F1. Sure, he could learn to identify the drivers and cars but that's far far away from being a good commentator... A job in the studio wouldn't suit him either. Personally I don't like him when he's presenting something that isn't TG. He acts in a totally different way, for example in this Sport Relief thing, I found him a bit irritating. Don't get me wrong, I like him very much on TG, but I think he shouldn't present so many other programmes just for the sake of it. Especially not a sport he isn't interested in... __________________ Supporting Williams, Kubica and DC "Flavio would not recognise a diffuser even if it were stuffed with money." - Frank Williams

March 24th, 2008, 5:21 PM	#79
upyourego VIP Joined: Nov 12th, 2006 Last Online: November 5th, 2009 Location: Jersey, Channel Islands, UK Age: 28 Posts: 1,139 Car: Never learnt to drive Rep Power: 41	I agree to an extent but not completely - he was rubbish on Sport Relief, too constrained - but he was brilliant on Brainiac and his 'Should I worry about...' series was impressive too. If you compare him to other BBC Sports Presenters (Gary Linekar and Adrian Chiles) I think he'd be really good. The main anchor needs to be a sort of steady pair of hands that can control and manage his guests/panel. He needs to be able to ask the questions people are thinking and provide information that might seem obvious to hardcore fans. I think Hammond would be perfect in that role. __________________ --------- Ryan Morrison howtobeageek.net

March 25th, 2008, 7:30 PM	#80
Greatgraddage Joined: Jun 7th, 2004 Last Online: 5:49 PM Location: Wales, UK Age: 23 Posts: 1,083 Car: 205 1.9 GTI Rep Power: 29	I can't see hammond doing it. He has a young family and the F1 + top gear + writing = a LOT of hours and time away from home. __________________ Currently Drive - 205 GTI Currently Want - 1967 Mustang GT500 (Eleanor!)

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