Formula 1’s managing director of motorsports Ross Brawn has apologised to fans for the failed launch of F1 TV – the sport’s own over-the-top streaming service which launched at the weekend for the Spanish Grand Prix. The service, which offers fans the opportunity to watch live sessions, pick from 20 driver onboard cameras and more, costs between £6 and £10 a month ($8-12) depending on the local market, with the ‘Pro’ version only available in select territories. The launch of the service was delayed from the start of the season in order to conduct ‘beta’ testing during the opening four races, with its public debut set for the Spanish GP. However users reported on social media that it rarely worked during the weekend, with long buffering screens and a jumpy image the main complaints. On Sunday the service offered up a message saying live coverage of the race would be unavailable. Formula 1 sporting boss Ross Brawn admitted the launch … [Read more...] about Formula 1’s managing director of motorsports Ross Brawn apologises for failed F1 TV launch
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Formula 1 to launch F1 TV at Spanish Grand Prix in May
Formula 1, the pinnacle of motor sport, will launch F1 TV in May, ahead of the Formula 1 2018 Spanish Grand Prix. Until that time, Formula 1 will continue to run a closed beta version of the service to a small subset of fans for viewing and testing during the upcoming Formula 1 2018 1 Heineken Chinese Grand Prix and Formula 1 2018 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, as reported by formula1.com today. F1 TV is F1’s over the top (OTT) subscription video platform, produced in conjunction with world leaders in the field of streaming video and subscription services. NBC Playmaker, iStreamPlanet, CSG, and Ostmodern will join Tata in delivering the solution for F1 fans. The launch of the service marks F1’s biggest investment in its digital transformation to date. F1 TV will have two service levels at two different price points. F1 TV Pro, the premium tier, will feature live races and all 20 driver-cameras, as well as side-by-side live race viewing and additional exclusive feeds. Subscribers … [Read more...] about Formula 1 to launch F1 TV at Spanish Grand Prix in May
Formula 1 2018: Haas is First to Unveil New Car
Haas F1 has become the first constructor to reveal the 2018 challenger that will be piloted by Kevin “Suck My Balls” Magnussen and Romain Gorsjean. It’s an event which is worth noting double, too, since the Haas VF18 is also the first Formula 1 race car to be revealed with a fully integrated version of the controversial “halo” safety system that’s been made mandatory this year. We’ll talk about the halo more down the road, probably. For now, however, I just want to bask in the glow of fresh Formula 1 news and revel in Haas’ latest car launch, which happened yesterday on Twitter. You can watch that, below … Bigger. Better. Faster. Lighter. Introducing, the #VF18. pic.twitter.com/sMhqW8WpQ8 — Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) February 14, 2018 … and, if the car seems familiar to you, there’s good reason for that. The new Haas VF18’s livery is similar to that campaigned in team’s first F1 season. But, if … [Read more...] about Formula 1 2018: Haas is First to Unveil New Car
Is Porsche Really Planning a Formula 1 Comeback?
There is a rumor being circulated by German Magazine Auto Bild that might be of particular interest to racing fans everywhere. That rumor: Porsche is coming back to Formula 1. That’s right- after another convincing win at the 24 Hours of LeMans earlier this month, Porsche seems to be setting its sights on other racing series. The all-electric Formula E series is particularly interesting, sure- but the budget there (even on the high side) is barely a tenth of what a full-fledged assault on Formula 1 would cost. Even so, Porsche execs will be sitting in at the next engine manufacturers’ meeting in Baku, where they’ll discuss future options with Renault, Mercedes, Ferrari, and Honda. Speaking of Honda, Porsche has to be looking their way. Especially since, after Honda’s very public failure since returning to the sport with McLaren back in 2015, would Porsche’s corporate masters at VW might be willing to take a similar risk of public failure Would they … [Read more...] about Is Porsche Really Planning a Formula 1 Comeback?
Formula 1 2018: Official Full Season Race Schedule
Welcome to 2018, race fans! As the world’s fastest and most advanced hybrids, Formula 1 race cars have a special place in Gas 2’s digital heart. As such, the horrible, race-less winters weigh heavily upon us. That’s true. But, there is hope in this new year- and that hope burns ever brighter now that the official full-season schedule for this season of racing has been released! So, while the new, Next Generation F1 logo is horrific and the sexy sexist grid girls might be gone and the drivers’ safety halo makes the cars look more like the world’s fastest flip-flops than the world’s fastest hybrids, the on-track action is still what this is all about. You can see when and where that racing will take place using the handy-dandy schedule in the table, below. I’ve also included links to each of the grand prix’ wikipedia entries, so you can be better prepared to cheer on your favorite drivers on race day. Will 2018 fall to Mercedes’ … [Read more...] about Formula 1 2018: Official Full Season Race Schedule
Race reaction: Ferrari no match for Mercedes
The first race of the season is in the bag and some are not convinced by Ferrari’s victory. Planet F1 readers react to the race in Melbourne… You can join the discussion here, or if you have anything else F1-related that you want to get off your chest, you can also e-mail us at [email protected] No worries I don’t think Mercedes will be worried at all, a software glitch is way easier to fix than a inherently slower car. Lewis kept on Seb’s tail, putting in fastest laps in dirty air, with 7 laps older tyres. When he dropped back after his mistake he caught him again pretty quickly. Little to be concerned about, without Valterri’s crash and the VSC mess today could well have been a Merc 1-2. I expect Bahrain to be a comfortable win, for Mercedes, likely a 1-2. Let’s just hope Red Bull can stay close to Ferrari. Big shame for Haas, hopefully that wasn’t their one and only opportunity for a good result. Fernando vs Max could have … [Read more...] about Race reaction: Ferrari no match for Mercedes
Formula 1 killing the planet? They just might save it…
There may be a lot of wastefulness in the self-indulgent world of Formula 1, but the sport is in a privileged position to build a safer, greener future for everyone. On the face of it, 20 very powerful cars going around a racetrack at high speed 20 times per year doesn’t seem like the most environmentally-friendly sport. Rather, you’d imagine each Grand Prix would have its own personal hole in the ozone layer. There’s no doubt that F1, as an industry, uses up an awful lot of resources and race day is certainly the most prominent illustration of that fact. But on top of that there are all the practice sessions sucking down fuel. All the test runs too. There’s the environmental cost of shipping cars and the staff to maintain them all around the world. That’s a whole lot of pollution just to go fast in a car. As the effects of climate change are impressed upon us, how can this be justified? You don’t need to be one of the groovy hemp trouser brigade to … [Read more...] about Formula 1 killing the planet? They just might save it…
Formula 1 killing the planet? Think again…
There may be a lot of wastefulness in the self-indulgent world of Formula 1, but the sport is in a privileged position to build a safer, greener future for everyone. On the face of it, 20 very powerful cars going around a racetrack at high speed 20 times per year doesn’t seem like the most environmentally-friendly sport. Rather, you’d imagine each Grand Prix would have its own personal hole in the ozone layer. There’s no doubt that F1, as an industry, uses up an awful lot of resources and race day is certainly the most prominent illustration of that fact. But on top of that there are all the practice sessions sucking down fuel. All the test runs too. There’s the environmental cost of shipping cars and the staff to maintain them all around the world. That’s a whole lot of pollution just to go fast in a car. As the effects of climate change are impressed upon us, how can this be justified? You don’t need to be one of the groovy hemp trouser brigade to … [Read more...] about Formula 1 killing the planet? Think again…
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Autoweek Q&A: Karun Chandhok says Formula E may never become the new F1
With a career spanning both Formula 1 and Formula E, Karun Chandhok is one of the most recognizable race car drivers in the world.So naturally, when Autoweek spotted him at the Autosport International Exhibition in Birmingham, England, it provided an excellent opportunity to reach out an interview him about the current direction of both championships.The complete Q&A can be read in its entirety below:Autoweek: Formula E CEO Alejandro Agag has made a pretty big statement by saying that Formula E could be the only viable motor racing championship by 2040. Is this something that you could realistically see coming to pass?Karun Chandhok: "I think these are big philosophical questions that can really only be answered in the goodness of time really. It’s impossible to say (whether Formula E will be the only remaining motorsport championship in 2040). Some people say that everyone will be driving electric cars by 2025, other people say 2050, some other people believe that it will … [Read more...] about Autoweek Q&A: Karun Chandhok says Formula E may never become the new F1