Viewing figures 10% down in 2013
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/motorsport/formul...
From memory, perhaps someone could confirm/deny?, the method of collating the viewing figures has changed recently in order to get some truth into them. So 10% is probably just the first step.
From memory, perhaps someone could confirm/deny?, the method of collating the viewing figures has changed recently in order to get some truth into them. So 10% is probably just the first step.
Not going to help when the drivers are saying the cars are too slow.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/112403
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/112403
It's hardly surprising that viewing figures are down 10%.
I watch a lot of sport, both live and on TV. When you go to a Football, Rugby or Cricket match, you don't know the outcome in advance. That's what makes it interesting and exciting. It's why you watch.
F1, however, has lost sight of that fundamental point. Red Bull have so completely dominated 2 of the last 3 seasons that the outcomes of races and championships became a foregone conclusion. This season's rule changes are not a moment too soon.
I watch a lot of sport, both live and on TV. When you go to a Football, Rugby or Cricket match, you don't know the outcome in advance. That's what makes it interesting and exciting. It's why you watch.
F1, however, has lost sight of that fundamental point. Red Bull have so completely dominated 2 of the last 3 seasons that the outcomes of races and championships became a foregone conclusion. This season's rule changes are not a moment too soon.
Joe Saward has some stuff to say on it and the way that the viewing figures are made up:
http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2014/02/04/thoughts...
http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2014/02/04/thoughts...
Interesting articles on F1 Broadcasting here http://f1broadcasting.wordpress.com/
There does seem to be a lot of media interest around broadcasting fgures at present and I guess someone somewhere is briefing. I suspect it must be someone in the teams as effectively it appears they are losing out because the income from TV Rights is going up with the move to Pay TV, but the viewing figures down. The income going up benefits Bernie/CVC etc, the viewers going down affects sponsorship and hence the teams.
There does seem to be a lot of media interest around broadcasting fgures at present and I guess someone somewhere is briefing. I suspect it must be someone in the teams as effectively it appears they are losing out because the income from TV Rights is going up with the move to Pay TV, but the viewing figures down. The income going up benefits Bernie/CVC etc, the viewers going down affects sponsorship and hence the teams.
The actual calculation of viewing figures is a black art and prone to skewing. Also, what counts towards someone watching F1 varies around the world. In the UK for example, someone who see a report of a race on a news programme is counted as 'viewing F1' whereas in other countries, only someone watching the race would count.
Either way, a 10% drop is worrying.
Either way, a 10% drop is worrying.
I think there are several factors at play one worldwide and one UK specific
as others have said the outcome becomes predictable you become less avid a watcher
When BBC drop it and spend all licence payers money on footbalists instead that decreases numbers as not all have Sky.
I also agree 700 bhp when we had 1200 in 1986 seems backwards particularly given Veyron ,P1 etc
as others have said the outcome becomes predictable you become less avid a watcher
When BBC drop it and spend all licence payers money on footbalists instead that decreases numbers as not all have Sky.
I also agree 700 bhp when we had 1200 in 1986 seems backwards particularly given Veyron ,P1 etc
Edited by TKH on Tuesday 4th February 18:29
PeXy said:
Not going to help when the drivers are saying the cars are too slow.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/112403
There is plenty to come, even before the first race. Jerez didn't see a huge number of laps run and cars either not running at all or held together with pop rivets.. hardly the finished article.http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/112403
As far as the calls for more power goes, it won't make the cars massively quicker - they're struggling in the corners, power doesn't help there.
McClure said:
F1 cars having circa 700bhp is pathetic in an era of the P1, 918, Enzo II. Even the current front-engined GT Ferrari has more power.
1000bhp please.
Are you suggesting a P1 is faster than a 2014 F1 car? The P1 weighs 1400kg, the minimum weight for an F1 car is 690kg. Also an F1 tyre is quite a lot stickier than a road tyre.1000bhp please.
ETA: Okay so people want them to be massively fast and getting sideways. I see.
Crafty_ said:
Scuffers said:
Who cares?
More power + less grip = more sideways action
You'd probably love it at your local banger racing track...More power + less grip = more sideways action
Why do you think people love watching V8 stupidcars?
The best years of f1 where when they had more power than gripnand without the aero to make up for it
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