Legit streaming of F1 in 2019
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37chevy said:
Man-At-Arms said:
create a SkyGo account and stream ?
Still have to pay for the basic Sky package @ £22 a month and then £10 on top as far as I’m aware though....Doink said:
37chevy said:
Man-At-Arms said:
create a SkyGo account and stream ?
Still have to pay for the basic Sky package @ £22 a month and then £10 on top as far as I’m aware though....I have nowTV which is fine appart from no recording but at least i get a big screen and beggers cant be choosers.
S0 What said:
Doink said:
37chevy said:
Man-At-Arms said:
create a SkyGo account and stream ?
Still have to pay for the basic Sky package @ £22 a month and then £10 on top as far as I’m aware though....I have nowTV which is fine appart from no recording but at least i get a big screen and beggers cant be choosers.
Is it really so much better then when you could view it for free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdeRYme6CuI I never have and never will pay to view
Toaster said:
Is it really so much better then when you could view it for free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdeRYme6CuI I never have and never will pay to view
Why would I want to watch an 18 year old GP from 2001?Don't tell me, the racing was better, the noise was better, more overtaking... the usual bull we get on this forum.
lbc said:
Why would I want to watch an 18 year old GP from 2001?
Don't tell me, the racing was better, the noise was better, more overtaking... the usual bull we get on this forum.
Edited to say maybe you dont, but back then in the "Old Days" people could watch it for free rather than be suckered in to pay the rich kids to race..........and it was more exciting than the fabricated "personalities" you have nowDon't tell me, the racing was better, the noise was better, more overtaking... the usual bull we get on this forum.
Edited by Toaster on Tuesday 26th February 22:29
Toaster said:
Because people could watch it for free rather than be suckered in to pay the rich kids to race
Why should people watch for free? It's a produced sport.. the spectacle costs money to create.Yes I know it's 'sponsored' but that alone doesn't cover costs. The driver's pay is also rediculous, I agree. But even if that was taken out of the equation, the sport these days still needs the viewing public to pay.
The difference I think is that 30 years ago a good group of mechanics could get a race car to perform in ways normal people couldn't believe. These days you have to sink £50m to simply make a functional car meet the regs, let alone make it remotely competitive. There are road cars now that can match the acceleration of an F1 car, so to keep F1 a worthy spectacle, costs an insane amount of money.
So if you want to watch, got to pay. But of course - you don't have to watch, it's optional.
TheDeuce said:
Why should people watch for free? It's a produced sport.. the spectacle costs money to create.
Yes I know it's 'sponsored' but that alone doesn't cover costs. The driver's pay is also rediculous, I agree. But even if that was taken out of the equation, the sport these days still needs the viewing public to pay.
The difference I think is that 30 years ago a good group of mechanics could get a race car to perform in ways normal people couldn't believe. These days you have to sink £50m to simply make a functional car meet the regs, let alone make it remotely competitive. There are road cars now that can match the acceleration of an F1 car, so to keep F1 a worthy spectacle, costs an insane amount of money.
So if you want to watch, got to pay. But of course - you don't have to watch, it's optional.
In 2001 McLaren was spending £250 Million on its cars, Its about rich boys wanting to get richer, is it a spectacle yup it is so is Le-Mans and so is club racingYes I know it's 'sponsored' but that alone doesn't cover costs. The driver's pay is also rediculous, I agree. But even if that was taken out of the equation, the sport these days still needs the viewing public to pay.
The difference I think is that 30 years ago a good group of mechanics could get a race car to perform in ways normal people couldn't believe. These days you have to sink £50m to simply make a functional car meet the regs, let alone make it remotely competitive. There are road cars now that can match the acceleration of an F1 car, so to keep F1 a worthy spectacle, costs an insane amount of money.
So if you want to watch, got to pay. But of course - you don't have to watch, it's optional.
Toaster said:
TheDeuce said:
Toaster said:
Because people could watch it for free rather than be suckered in to pay the rich kids to race
Why should people watch for free? It's a produced sport.. the spectacle costs money to create.Yes I know it's 'sponsored' but that alone doesn't cover costs. The driver's pay is also rediculous, I agree. But even if that was taken out of the equation, the sport these days still needs the viewing public to pay.
The difference I think is that 30 years ago a good group of mechanics could get a race car to perform in ways normal people couldn't believe. These days you have to sink £50m to simply make a functional car meet the regs, let alone make it remotely competitive. There are road cars now that can match the acceleration of an F1 car, so to keep F1 a worthy spectacle, costs an insane amount of money.
So if you want to watch, got to pay. But of course - you don't have to watch, it's optional.
rscott said:
New offer from Sky - add F1 to your TV bundle for £10 a month, price fixed for 2 years .
https://www.skygroup.sky/corporate/media-centre/ar...
Shut up and take my moneyhttps://www.skygroup.sky/corporate/media-centre/ar...
HustleRussell said:
rscott said:
New offer from Sky - add F1 to your TV bundle for £10 a month, price fixed for 2 years .
https://www.skygroup.sky/corporate/media-centre/ar...
Shut up and take my moneyhttps://www.skygroup.sky/corporate/media-centre/ar...
"offer comes with a two-year price guarantee" says it won't be increased, not that it'll lock you in for 2 years.
HustleRussell said:
I'm jealous of the drivers too, but try not letting your envy escalate into blind resentment.
Erm not blind resentment but pragmatic choice something I had for "free" is now charged for I choose not to line others pockets, Both the BBC and ITV did a great job I agree technology has moved on I still pay a TV licence I still have adverts that pay for watching.......why on earth should I pay even more for something I enjoy but had for free....Anyway Petrol cars are about to run dry, EV's are coming and it will be dull dull dull Toaster said:
HustleRussell said:
I'm jealous of the drivers too, but try not letting your envy escalate into blind resentment.
Erm not blind resentment but pragmatic choice something I had for "free" is now charged for I choose not to line others pockets, Both the BBC and ITV did a great job I agree technology has moved on I still pay a TV licence I still have adverts that pay for watching.......why on earth should I pay even more for something I enjoy but had for free....Anyway Petrol cars are about to run dry, EV's are coming and it will be dull dull dull 2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:
But not long before it was free it wasn't available at all. Long may we have the choice to pay & watch or not pay & not watch!
That argument doesn't make sense....please please Mr broadcaster you know that program about F! races, you know the one that was free to air.......I must give you my money..... I would rather give you it than save it, spend it on my Kids holliday, Wifes birthday, day out with the girlfriend, that is assuming you can afford pay to view.. Gassing Station | Formula 1 | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff