F1 Digest - Spain Preview
- Length: 6:25
- Size: 6.0 MB
- File: digest13.mp3
- Transcript: digest13.pdf
- Torrent: digest13.torrent
Welcome to the start of the European season. F1 Digest is here to bring you all the action from the Spanish Grand Prix.
Vital Statistics
- Date: 27th April
- Circuit: Circuit de Catalunya
- Length: 4.6km
- Laps: 65
- 2007 Winner: Felipe Massa
Preview
The test in Barcelona has seen some new aero parts from both Honda and Renault, so we take a look at whether either team think they may improve performance. Also a mention of Super Aguri.
April 24th, 2008 at 10:12 amCracked said:
Hey Christine and “me.”
I don’t mean to be rude, but I just thought that I would comment on the music fading in and out during your recap of last year’s race. I found it to be quite annoying, and I think that it detracted from your show instead of enhancing it. I’m really not trying to be negative. Think of it as constructive criticism. Hopefully, I’m not alone in my beliefs. If I am, feel free to disregard this comment.
The rest of the show is absolutely brilliant. Can’t wait until the next show.
Thanks,
Cracked
April 24th, 2008 at 10:20 amme said:
no probs cracked, all criticisms welcome. can i just check though, do you mean throughout the whole show? because there isn’t any music during the bit that recaps last year’s race.
or did the audio go out of sync maybe? hmmm.
April 24th, 2008 at 10:23 amDank said:
Circuit de Catalunya can be a bit of a bore at the best of times. The circuit layout and the amount of testing the teams do at the track hinders the quality of the racing there, so I guess we can look forward to a processional event this weekend. Watching both GP2 races, F1 qualifying and race will be like pulling teeth if something exciting doesn’t happen in both!
I would place my bets on a Ferrari win this weekend. From what I’ve seen so far there’s really only one car that looks like it will win a Grand Prix: the F2008. So Kimi, Massa, Heikki, Hamilton and the two BMWs behind me thinks.
Also… this might sound a bit critical but I do think that there’s perhaps a bit too much emphasis on looking back to the previous years with the preview shows? About two-thirds of this one was taken up with a look back on the 2007 race!
April 24th, 2008 at 10:31 amme said:
cracked, apologies. i am an idiot!
for some reason i thought you were commenting on the video, not the audio preview. the two of us are working on two separate podcasts and i got all confused.
this question is better answered by christine… who’s going to dig me out of this huge hole any second now, isn’t she??
April 24th, 2008 at 10:34 amme said:
i really like the look back, how about we extend the new stuff to give it a better balance?
April 24th, 2008 at 10:36 amChristine said:
You’re both right.
@Cracked - I think the problem this week is that I didn’t get the levels right, therefore the music seems inordinately loud compared to the clips. Have you found it a negative in all weeks or just this one? I will try harder next time, promise.
@Dank - I have two excuses lined up ready
I couldn’t decide which clips to drop, they all seemed relevant and/or amusing. Plus, I was really scrabbling for anything worthwhile to say this week. However, you are right and I will try and tone down the self-indulgence next week.
@me - You’re welcome.
April 24th, 2008 at 10:38 amChristine said:
So, that’s actually a really good question. I want to give the people what they want.
Less reminiscing or more current stuff? Or both!?
April 24th, 2008 at 10:39 amDank said:
That would be perfect. There’s no harm in covering what happened previously, but being a preview my thoughts are that it should looking ahead rather than back.
Of course this is just my opinion, be interesting to know what the other listeners think as well.
April 24th, 2008 at 10:56 amScott Woodwiss said:
Change of plans guys - me and my dad won’t be making the Dunlop Great and British race at Snetterton because the car he was due to drive got rolled by some other guy on a test day
But he’s looking to race either Brands Hatch, Donington or Rockingham, so it’s not all bad 
So this means I’ll be able to join you guys for some good live-commenting fun
April 24th, 2008 at 11:20 amme said:
brilliant, 9am tomorrow then
April 24th, 2008 at 12:06 pmme said:
i just twittered this, but in case you missed it, toyota have some fancy-pants rear wheel bins in barcelona:
f1.gpupdate.net/en/photolarge.php?photo…
these are more similar to the ones ferrari run, with a smaller diameter center hole. anyone know if these are brand knew, or have been tested elsewhere (last week or previously)?
April 24th, 2008 at 12:35 pmScott Woodwiss said:
Have you seen what bernie and the FIA have decided to come out with now?
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/66791
If I remember, there’s been nothing more on the the racism front, so I didn’t really think it was a problem any more. I can understand why they’re doing it, but I wouldn’t have thought it necessary, would you?
April 24th, 2008 at 12:40 pmme said:
sounds to me like a sport that’s desperately looking for some good press.
what happened to the title ‘Racing against Racism’? too closely tied max perhaps?
April 24th, 2008 at 12:44 pmScott Woodwiss said:
I think after his little “issue” they’ve decided to go with something else
Also, some good news (I guess) - Super Aguri are in Barcelona! Look!
http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/photolarge.php?photoID=97362&catID=1102-3073
http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/photolarge.php?photoID=97364&catID=1102-3073
April 24th, 2008 at 12:47 pmScott Woodwiss said:
http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlines/news/detail/080424101351.shtml
Williams being sold on to Baugur Group in the future?
April 24th, 2008 at 12:48 pmChristine said:
Thing is, even Hamilton’s like: Whatever, I’m over it.
April 24th, 2008 at 12:49 pmme said:
seems likely. either them or sold to toyota.
April 24th, 2008 at 12:51 pmScott Woodwiss said:
Exactly, so if there’s no more issue, why come out with this now seemingly pointless campaign? All due respect, racism is unacceptable in any form of sport and society, but why set up something to fight it if there isn’t any at the time? “Setting up for the future”, maybe?
April 24th, 2008 at 12:52 pmScott Woodwiss said:
Well Patrick Head did say in that article “No comment” which we all know means that something IS going on, they just don’t want to tell us
April 24th, 2008 at 2:34 pmAlenyaa said:
I like the look back and the length of it doesn’t really matter to me. The recap of the previous race is fine as well. If you plan on changing anything, I would suggest you extend the show a bit and give us some more info on the current goings on.
Cheers!
Michael
April 24th, 2008 at 3:07 pmbrendan stallard said:
“brilliant, 9am tomorrow then :)”
Me,
Wot: that’s 4 am here in the boiling swamp……we shall see:)
Christine: heh, if you want to see levels a bit out of whack, F1blog had a soundmare with their last one. I think Camber was out of the studio, and Grace was in, and she was MUCH louder than him. They always have good stuff to say, which ameliorated it somewhat, but boom boom, quiet quiet was the order of the pod:)
FWIW: I’m okay with the reminiscing part: the forward look, unless there is a lot of news coming through is largely speculation anyway, and that’s really for bookies.
brendan
April 24th, 2008 at 4:51 pmCracked said:
Christine and “me,”
Sorry about the delay in response. Only in this week’s show. I’ve been listening to your show for the past year or so and I find them to be quite enjoyable. Hope this is helpful.
Cracked
April 24th, 2008 at 5:01 pmCracked said:
Oh, and I really don’t mean to come off as so impersonal. (It has been a rough week and,) These last two posts have been my first posts. Speaking of which, I haven’t congratulated you two on your wedding. So, Congratulations Christine and “me!” Christine, you really look lovely in your wedding photos!
Cracked
April 24th, 2008 at 5:14 pmCracked said:
As for Williams being sold, I think it would be very unfortunate. And not just because having independent teams in Formula 1 makes the show more enjoyable and competitive, but because of William’s history in Formula 1. Such a shame as I think I am right in stating that this would come after their recent 40th anniversary.
On the former note, I don’t think that any team should be allowed to have a B-team. I was delighted to hear that Red Bull is trying to sell theirs, even if it won’t be until 2009 or 2010. I don’t think we need to talk about Super Aguri.
April 24th, 2008 at 6:12 pmme said:
not a problem, and thanks.
tis an expensive business this racing malarkey. i don’t see frank just walking away though. we’ll see.
April 24th, 2008 at 7:15 pmNONSENSE said:
Check dis out, dis is insane - Spanish GP preview from Top Gear and Mr M. Hamilton. Hamiltons are everywhere these days - I might just want call myself Hamilton as well.
http://www.topgear.com/blogs/malaysia2008/017-F1-Spain-preview/
Nice touch when he talks about the annual competition, can’t name it here - it’s a family show.
God, I posted a link, will my comment go down to hell or up to heaven?
April 24th, 2008 at 7:19 pmNONSENSE said:
Oh, no! Not again! My comment went down to hell! It’s the second one today! Maybe my nickname is too nasty? How about “Nice Guy”? Maybe I should change my current pseudonym?
April 24th, 2008 at 7:48 pmChristine said:
I have re-uploaded this show, and hopefully the levels are much better so that the music isn’t too overpowering.
If you want to hear it again as it should have sounded, please do
April 24th, 2008 at 7:59 pmCracked said:
Magic!
April 24th, 2008 at 8:04 pmme said:
hmm, struggling to find a decent whitelist plugin for wordpress. option two is to write one and that’s a pain the backside. bear with us.