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datachicane
10-18-21, 09:12 PM
Danica Patrick to join the Sky Sports booth this weekend. I'm only the messenger.

https://racer.com/2021/10/18/patrick-to-join-sky-f1-coverage-for-united-states-gp/




Out of curiosity, I e-stalked Bob Varsha to see what he's up to, apparently he's over his previous health issues and is looking for a new announcing gig. Again, I'm only the messenger.

https://racer.com/2020/10/22/varsha-ready-for-commentary-return/
WickerBill
10-20-21, 07:58 AM
The Sky coverage is starting to feel a little like a car that needs its tires balanced. It is okay, but it's just not as good as it used to be. Croft spends a strange amount of time disagreeing with former drivers about driver things (he also says "indeed" 14,092 times a race), Brundle has a one-liner every weekend that saves his broadcast because otherwise he sounds exhausted and bored, and Chandok is an absolute *master* at coming to the wrong conclusion with the data provided (lap 5: "They should pit Lewis now! It would work!")

It always feels better to me when they shake things up - for example, Button this last weekend, or Rosberg once or twice in the color commentary role.

Danica, though, might be a bridge too far. :)
TravelGal
10-22-21, 03:03 PM
Danica, though, might be a bridge too far. :)

A reason for the mute button.
datachicane
10-22-21, 05:06 PM
A reason to seek out a Spanish language feed.
devilmaster
10-22-21, 08:30 PM
Or......

we could have a offcamber video chat on jitsi and not listen to her!!!!

https://meet.jit.si/offcamberdotnet

Its free, and works through a browser on desktops/laptops.

free app for phones/tablets on google play and apple store.
swift
10-23-21, 03:16 PM
Or......

we could have a offcamber video chat on jitsi and not listen to her!!!!

https://meet.jit.si/offcamberdotnet



Count me in.
pfc_m_drake
10-23-21, 04:10 PM
I'll be there!
nrc
10-24-21, 01:42 PM
You gotta say what time for those of us who don't pay attention to such things. :D
pfc_m_drake
10-24-21, 02:56 PM
Working on getting in right now...but it looks like nobody else in here for the moment.
devilmaster
10-24-21, 04:06 PM
Working on getting in right now...but it looks like nobody else in here for the moment.

got home ok while streaming f1 app and jitsi app (and maybe driving at the same time...)

have a good rest of the day everyone. doubt i have time to get back in.
SteveH
10-24-21, 08:30 PM
Best part of the race
http://twitter.com/F1/status/1452401397820018693
swift
10-24-21, 09:32 PM
Good times on the chat today :D; thanks for setting this up dm! Till next time.
indyfan31
10-25-21, 06:06 PM
So, was it just me, or was Qualifying nowhere to be found?
SteveH
10-25-21, 06:48 PM
So, was it just me, or was Qualifying nowhere to be found?

I DVRed it and watched it about an hour later. It ran long, the recording ended with 25 seconds left. :irked:
TravelGal
10-26-21, 07:12 PM
So, was it just me, or was Qualifying nowhere to be found?

It must have been just you. I saw it at its appointed hour.
pfc_m_drake
10-26-21, 08:46 PM
It must have been just you. I saw it at its appointed hour.We missed you in chat. Hope to see you soon!
TravelGal
10-28-21, 12:48 PM
We missed you in chat. Hope to see you soon!

The next one is showing on my TV late in the afternoon. Is that correct?
SteveH
10-28-21, 08:58 PM
It’s in Mexico City, so I assume it would be afternoon for the US.
datachicane
10-28-21, 09:15 PM
Sorry I missed the fun! I'll try and catch it next time.
pfc_m_drake
10-29-21, 04:18 PM
The next one is showing on my TV late in the afternoon. Is that correct?
Yeah - it's super tricky because DST ends next weekend.
BUT
I *believe* the next race (Mexico City) starts 1pm Mexico City Time = 11am Los Angeles time after the switch back from DST in the United States.

We should double check that as the time gets closer...