[foltdan]

Formula 1 fans are keen to see the sport broadcast in High Definition as soon as possible, as well as see grand prix racing expand its presence on the Internet.

They are two of the key messages that have come out from the results of the recent fan survey conducted by the Formula One Teams' Association (FOTA) in association with F1 Racing and LG Electronics. http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/84275

http://journal.autosport.com/2010/we...%20results.pdf [PDF, tons of data]

The next challenge is getting the FIA/FOM to act on this. Although I do recall they were planning on getting HD broadcasts as of 2011.

[Mello]

The survey does have a large "No s--- Sherlock" factor, doesn't it? As you say, will all concerned listen and act?

[GenrieAB]

ONE of the moments listed
below is your favourite moment of
the 2009 F1 Season?
Unweighted sample
Force India Qualifying & Race
performance in Spa
18.8%
Jenson Button drive in Brazil to
capture the drivers title
14.7%
Brawn GP 1-2 in Melbourne 11.6%


Interesting how the underdog gets most favourite moment for 2009

[TeLMgNva]

Interesting how the underdog gets most favourite moment for 2009

Does that mean Luca misses out on the top cash prize?

[trowUrillioth]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/84275

http://journal.autosport.com/2010/we...%20results.pdf [PDF, tons of data]

The next challenge is getting the FIA/FOM to act on this. Although I do recall they were planning on getting HD broadcasts as of 2011.

a year behind motogp, who looks like they gone hd or close to it.....

[Mello]

WTCC is native HD on Eurosport, and the pictures are stunning. I think they've got HD coverage of Le Mans too. The majority of World Cups games that BBC and ITV will show over the next few weeks will also be HD. Snooker, golf, cricket, the Olympics, the Grand National.... but not (supposedly) the most advanced technological sport on earth.

Sky are even starting 3D football if you don't mind looking like a dick with Joe 90 glasses, while Bernie seems to think we should be grateful for widescreen, never mind HD.

[Eh085zE7]

WTCC is native HD on Eurosport, and the pictures are stunning. I think they've got HD coverage of Le Mans too. The majority of World Cups games that BBC and ITV will show over the next few weeks will also be HD. Snooker, golf, cricket, the Olympics, the Grand National.... but not (supposedly) the most advanced technological sport on earth.

Sky are even starting 3D football if you don't mind looking like a dick with Joe 90 glasses, while Bernie seems to think we should be grateful for widescreen, never mind HD.

3D HD will not work as the images are side by side
http://www.xpmediacentre.com.au/comm...l-channel.html

[reervieltnope]

if you don't mind looking like a dick with Joe 90 glasses.

Gee, thanks - my school memories have come flooding back....!

[Mello]

3D HD will not work as the images are side by side
http://www.xpmediacentre.com.au/comm...l-channel.html

That trial used an old-fashioned "bodge". The 3D on Sky requires a dedicated display and is native HD by default.

http://www.sky.com/shop/3d/home/faq/

[Clielldub]

I wonder if so called fans know that technology and overtaking don't necessarily go together.

[Mello]

According to Mike Gascoyne, Trulli's got a 3D camera on his car! I wonder if we'll get to see any footage on the end-of-season DVD...