The Formula 1 Thread
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Their top driver, Max Verstappen, is still the reigning world driver's champion, with 4 consecutive championships. But right now, he's 3rd. And the 2 Red Bull teams (they have a senior team and a junior team) - which consist of 2 cars/drivers per team - are sitting at 4th and 7th in the constructor's (team) championship. Also, despite Max winning the driver's championship in 2024, Red Bull lost the team championship to McLaren, because they can't get their 2nd car/driver to score points.
Over the past couple of years, they've gone through a number of 2nd drivers, including Daniel Ricciardo, Sergio Perez, Liam Lawson, and now Yuki Tsunoda, who is in 17th place. In addition, Christian Horner went through some sort of sex scandal a year or two ago, but he held on. So, from that perspective, they seemed to have taken a sharp downturn. Although Max is still getting pole positions and winning races.
Over the past couple of years, they've gone through a number of 2nd drivers, including Daniel Ricciardo, Sergio Perez, Liam Lawson, and now Yuki Tsunoda, who is in 17th place. In addition, Christian Horner went through some sort of sex scandal a year or two ago, but he held on. So, from that perspective, they seemed to have taken a sharp downturn. Although Max is still getting pole positions and winning races.
Wolf
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I saw this morning.
Report: Apple in active negotiations for Formula 1 streaming rights in the US - 9to5Mac
I doubt it would be a good idea. I like the MLS but they own the rights for a few more years and they are failing at that.
Report: Apple in active negotiations for Formula 1 streaming rights in the US - 9to5Mac
I doubt it would be a good idea. I like the MLS but they own the rights for a few more years and they are failing at that.
IdRatherBeSkiing
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His wife is the former "ginger spice"
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Christian Horner's eye-watering 9-figure net worth with wife Geri Halliwell amid 'sacking' reports
The former Red Bull principal is married to former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell-Horner
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I can't help but feel bad for Lando Norris. To be in the prime of your life, and on the top team, is an opportunity given to very few F1 drivers. But then some upstart kid comes along and takes away your championship hopes. Who knows; maybe McLaren will become a dynasty like Mercedes was with Hamilton and Rosberg, and Both Oscar and Lando will have a chance. Or maybe this is McLaren's peak, and it all goes away next year.
In any case, Lando had better push hard in the 2nd half of the year, or hope that Oscar has some bad luck. Or the season is over.
In any case, Lando had better push hard in the 2nd half of the year, or hope that Oscar has some bad luck. Or the season is over.
Get Formula 1 and the Premier League and I'll be happy since those are my primary choices for sports on TV nowadays (short of MLB which I get free through T-Mobile). There's been rumors of both heading to Apple before too long. If Apple can present F1 in 4K that'd be an added bonus.
I guess I didn't see this when it got posted. When they do this with NFL games, people get pissed. I think it would just reduce the audience. Right now, most of the races are on ESPN, but several of them (3 US races, Canada, Mexico, Monaco, and perhaps South America) are on ABC. Which means that the average Joe will catch it while flipping through channels.
IdRatherBeSkiing
Sherbert is NOT and NEVER WILL BE ice cream.
I don't necessarily think so, considering how so few people are still watching linear live TV - same reason you see the NFL in 90 of 100 ratings spots for live TV - you figure most of the F1 audience is technically savvy and probably knows what Apple TV+ is by now. Their official service, F1.TV, as an estimated 100k (give or take) subscribers world wide. While ESPN's ratings for an average F1 race (again, an estimate) is about 1.3 million. With the lack of commercial interruptions during the races you'd almost expect it to be a loss leader, probably the same reason ESPN doesn't provide it's own crew (Thankfully!) and just re-broadcasts the Sky Sports feed. With all that, assuming all 1.3 million+ viewers move to Apple TV if they acquire the rights, that'd be a nice chunk of revenue, and as mentioned previously Apple TV does MLS and MLB games in 4k. Which would be a visual treat for the viewer.
IdRatherBeSkiing
Sherbert is NOT and NEVER WILL BE ice cream.
The big beef is if you are not a subscriber, you have no access. MLB games are not carried by the local network. In Canada, that is Sportsnet which also is available streaming by subscription. Fans who don't have AppleTV don't want to pay for another service just to watch the Jays game.
Wolf
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Apple has better chance landing the rights to F1. They are starting to get greedy for the Primer League rights. What I read online.
Apple has considered bidding for the English Premier League's UK broadcasting rights, but ultimately decided against it. The company prefers global deals like the one they have with Major League Soccer (MLS), where they have rights for every match worldwide. The Premier League's current UK deal with Sky, BT Sport, and Amazon expires in 2025, and the tender process for the next cycle is underway
I'm a bit of a fan of Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV. I would rather watch certain teams. My partner dad subscribes to MLB TV, which I can access anytime. Again, Apple is trying to bid for the MLB package for 2026.
if Apple wanted to be a powerhouse in sport broadcasting. They wouldn't have backed out for the NFL package, instead YouTube TV has it. Either way, I doubt I subscribed for another package deal. I already opt out my MLS package for next year.
Hamilton announces passing of beloved dog Roscoe
Lewis Hamilton has announced the passing of his dog, Roscoe, following a health battle.
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Introducing Magui Corceiro... the girlfriend of Lando Norris
Even if you hadn't heard of Norris previously, you will surely by now have seen the photographs from his day of triumph.
IdRatherBeSkiing
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Wolf
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Yes, I was considering posting that her boyfriend (Lando Norris) became World Drivers Champion on Sunday, because that's the only way any of you would be interested. But then I figured, nah.
Introducing Magui Corceiro... the girlfriend of Lando Norris
Even if you hadn't heard of Norris previously, you will surely by now have seen the photographs from his day of triumph.www.dailymail.co.uk
This was the congratulatory kiss
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