Jardine Out

[Eric Mc]

It looks like Tony Jardine has been dumped from the ITV F1 team (according to Pitpass.com).

It seems to me they've kicked out the wrong man.

[Eric Mc]

He may not be a regular racer but he does at least have some race experience, which is better than anyone else on the ITV team (with the exception pof Blundell and Brundle, of course). Also, he has been around quite a long time. I have him on video providing the BBC's commentary for the 1985 German GP. Murray was otherwise occupied commentating on the British Motorcycle GP that weekend.

I have to admit, race commentary was not Jardine's forte.

[Eric Mc]

Thank's for that. Quite a varied career all in all.

My recollection of his German GP stint was correct too

[Eric Mc]

I was saddened to see they had dropped him as he is a genuine enthusiast but, to be honest, I didn't miss him all that much in yesterday's coverage.

[Eric Mc]

He always does quite well at Goodwood - although I must admit he has yet to win.

My favourite Tiff moment was when he guested in a round of the TVR Tuscan Chaallenge - and won. On his slowing down lap he undid his harness, and then got disqualified.