question 1
Out of all of the races so far which one have you enjoyed watching the most and why?
@MarussiaF1Will : From a Marussia fan point of view, I'd have to say Australia, was a terrific weekend all round from the team as we didn't get any Pre-season testing for the MR-01 and to qualify well inside the 107% and to finish the race in P14 and P15 made me so proud to be a Marussia fan. From a F1 fan overall, I'd have to say Spain where Pastor Maldonado won his first race, had a terrific weekend to put the car on pole position and delivered the perfect race to win.
@EmTheEmu : Definitely Silverstone. Seeing Webber's pass on Alonso for the win, with my own eyes, will be something I won't forget for a long time!
@MarussiaF1Will : From a Marussia fan point of view, I'd have to say Australia, was a terrific weekend all round from the team as we didn't get any Pre-season testing for the MR-01 and to qualify well inside the 107% and to finish the race in P14 and P15 made me so proud to be a Marussia fan. From a F1 fan overall, I'd have to say Spain where Pastor Maldonado won his first race, had a terrific weekend to put the car on pole position and delivered the perfect race to win.
@EmTheEmu : Definitely Silverstone. Seeing Webber's pass on Alonso for the win, with my own eyes, will be something I won't forget for a long time!
question 2
Which team has impressed you the most so far this season and why?
@DarshanChokhani : I should say two teams, one is Lotus and the other is Ferrari. Both has come a long way from last season. Lotus particularly has done a pretty good job after a slump in last season. Both drivers have driven quite well and the car is doing well in all tracks. Ferrari has picked up since the season start, it's mainly Alonso who has got them in contention for title. Lotus has got a upper hand with Ferrari closely matching them.
@cbesudha : Lotus-Renault is the most impressive team of the season so far. They are 3rd in the Constructors Championship only 1 point behind 2nd placed McLaren. Lotus have moved to 3rd place from 5th position of last season, moving ahead of Ferrari and Mercedes. They are the only team to put both their drivers on the Podium in 2 races - Bahrain and Hungary. Last season after starting well they didn't keep up the pace with the development of the car and fell away. In 2012 they have kept the updates coming and with 2 impressive drivers in the experienced Raikkonen and the Young Tyro Grosjean, they are the team to watch.
@DarshanChokhani : I should say two teams, one is Lotus and the other is Ferrari. Both has come a long way from last season. Lotus particularly has done a pretty good job after a slump in last season. Both drivers have driven quite well and the car is doing well in all tracks. Ferrari has picked up since the season start, it's mainly Alonso who has got them in contention for title. Lotus has got a upper hand with Ferrari closely matching them.
@cbesudha : Lotus-Renault is the most impressive team of the season so far. They are 3rd in the Constructors Championship only 1 point behind 2nd placed McLaren. Lotus have moved to 3rd place from 5th position of last season, moving ahead of Ferrari and Mercedes. They are the only team to put both their drivers on the Podium in 2 races - Bahrain and Hungary. Last season after starting well they didn't keep up the pace with the development of the car and fell away. In 2012 they have kept the updates coming and with 2 impressive drivers in the experienced Raikkonen and the Young Tyro Grosjean, they are the team to watch.
question 3
BBC Viewers
11 races in, how are you finding the live/highlights coverage on the BBC?
@RobLMyers : I watch on BBC when they've got the race live and Sky when BBC only have a highlights package. I think that the BBC overall package is better, but the Sky commentary team has the edge (although I think that DC is good on the BBC too). Sky seem to be finding their feet with their coverage now, although the off track presenting team still needs more work. Johnny Herbert has been a good addition, but I still find Hill completely unsuited for TV.
@Kylebfmv11_F1 : BBC Viewer- i still enjoy it, even though it is highlights. it still has all the coverage, even though there isn't really a pre show anymore, but when it is live, there pre show is like any of the other re shows they have done, it is well detailed, funny, and a joy to watch. The commentary is also very good, with Ben and David.
@joshbohnf1 : It's great! No stress of whos gonna win for half the races and you dont have to sit through all the laps where nothing much happens. Plus there's still the sense of humour the BBC is coverage is famous for!
SKY Viewers
How are you finding the SKY F1 Team and Coverage now that the initial phase of the season has passed?
@rkid84 : SKY - Do we really need 6 hours of pre and post race for 90 mins of live racing? A bit overkill, but their coverage has improved with the features as the season has progressed
@hedgeryhoops : I would class myself mainly as a Sky viewer, I have watched every race live on Sky, then later watching highlights on the BBC. I love Sky's coverage so far, it's almost complete, the only thing I would like is if the F1 Show featured more stories/rumours that were circulating during the week, and for the pundits to put their views on this, and sit on the fence less! I really like the range of big names they have amassed to help the coverage, Johnny Herbert provides great insight into the FIA side of things, while Damon Hill is my childhood hero! Jacques Villeneuve may not have worked at Canada when he was a guest presenter but it was good to give it a go. Natalie Pinkham's prior experience to sport and Goodwood has helped her settle in well as the pit-lane reporter. However, despite how hot Georgie Thompson is, she doesn't seemed interested at all and you can easily tell she is getting told what to say through her ear. Outstanding start for Sky Sports F1 but can get even better, worth the money for me!
@jo_johnson63 : I think Sky have taken a while to settle in to the coverage. At first I found it too gimmicky with all the pointless graffics and far too serious compared to the BBCs humorous but informative coverage. Recently, though, they have improved and are bringing more humour into it. The McLaren "Tooned" is brilliant! I found at first that the presenters were talking to each other rather than to us, unlike the BBC. When both cover a race, I tend to watch BBC race build-up and then Sky coverage of the race because I love Crofty's commentry and enthusiasm. I have to say though, I do like Ted and his virtual cars.
11 races in, how are you finding the live/highlights coverage on the BBC?
@RobLMyers : I watch on BBC when they've got the race live and Sky when BBC only have a highlights package. I think that the BBC overall package is better, but the Sky commentary team has the edge (although I think that DC is good on the BBC too). Sky seem to be finding their feet with their coverage now, although the off track presenting team still needs more work. Johnny Herbert has been a good addition, but I still find Hill completely unsuited for TV.
@Kylebfmv11_F1 : BBC Viewer- i still enjoy it, even though it is highlights. it still has all the coverage, even though there isn't really a pre show anymore, but when it is live, there pre show is like any of the other re shows they have done, it is well detailed, funny, and a joy to watch. The commentary is also very good, with Ben and David.
@joshbohnf1 : It's great! No stress of whos gonna win for half the races and you dont have to sit through all the laps where nothing much happens. Plus there's still the sense of humour the BBC is coverage is famous for!
SKY Viewers
How are you finding the SKY F1 Team and Coverage now that the initial phase of the season has passed?
@rkid84 : SKY - Do we really need 6 hours of pre and post race for 90 mins of live racing? A bit overkill, but their coverage has improved with the features as the season has progressed
@hedgeryhoops : I would class myself mainly as a Sky viewer, I have watched every race live on Sky, then later watching highlights on the BBC. I love Sky's coverage so far, it's almost complete, the only thing I would like is if the F1 Show featured more stories/rumours that were circulating during the week, and for the pundits to put their views on this, and sit on the fence less! I really like the range of big names they have amassed to help the coverage, Johnny Herbert provides great insight into the FIA side of things, while Damon Hill is my childhood hero! Jacques Villeneuve may not have worked at Canada when he was a guest presenter but it was good to give it a go. Natalie Pinkham's prior experience to sport and Goodwood has helped her settle in well as the pit-lane reporter. However, despite how hot Georgie Thompson is, she doesn't seemed interested at all and you can easily tell she is getting told what to say through her ear. Outstanding start for Sky Sports F1 but can get even better, worth the money for me!
@jo_johnson63 : I think Sky have taken a while to settle in to the coverage. At first I found it too gimmicky with all the pointless graffics and far too serious compared to the BBCs humorous but informative coverage. Recently, though, they have improved and are bringing more humour into it. The McLaren "Tooned" is brilliant! I found at first that the presenters were talking to each other rather than to us, unlike the BBC. When both cover a race, I tend to watch BBC race build-up and then Sky coverage of the race because I love Crofty's commentry and enthusiasm. I have to say though, I do like Ted and his virtual cars.
bonus question
What do you think has the been the biggest blunder in the F1 season so far?
@Donz358 : Allowing the teams an extra set of wet tyres at the British GP. It’s a shame that fans have to miss out on racing action because the teams don’t have enough wets.
@NigelBeechey : The biggest blunder is the FIA's inability to ensure all teams play fair and square. I appreciate technology will make it harder year on year to detect irregularities, which i would assume have always been around -allegedly. It is quite remarkable how close the quali times are this year. I have to presume that they are treating any penalties evenly and fairly as would be proper.
@Donz358 : Allowing the teams an extra set of wet tyres at the British GP. It’s a shame that fans have to miss out on racing action because the teams don’t have enough wets.
@NigelBeechey : The biggest blunder is the FIA's inability to ensure all teams play fair and square. I appreciate technology will make it harder year on year to detect irregularities, which i would assume have always been around -allegedly. It is quite remarkable how close the quali times are this year. I have to presume that they are treating any penalties evenly and fairly as would be proper.