Formula 1 motor racing is no more ...

[Ann]

Just realised why Hubby is depressed - the races apparently are not being shown on mainstream TV this season - just on SkySports which means an extra costly subscription which we can''t afford (we have Sky but only the basic package as we hardly watch anything) Is this right folks? He is gutted .... but I get my Sunday afternoons back :))

[Ann]

I think we should all try the link mickrog has given^

[EvianBaby]

Totally Dave! MotoGP is sooooooo much more interesting. Shame I can't afford tickets this year :(

[Philtaz]

I admit some races can be so jj, especially when Vettel gets to the first corner and isn't challenged for the rest of the race, which is why I always hope for adverse weather at those venues that suffer it from time to time.

Last year's GP in Canada was one of the greatest races ever, incident packed and one that saw Button going from last to forcing Vettel into a mistake at the penultimate corner and taking the chequered flag at the death.

Yes they are few and far between but they do happen, that's why we watch.

[Frank97]

If you don't have Sky already it's £30.30 a month, I seriously thought about it, but £363.60 for one sport just seemed totally unreasonable to me!I know you get other stuff as well but I'm not really interested in that. I'm to say the least not happy.

[sunny-dave]

I'm hoping to take the bike to one of the foreign MotoGp races - wanna ride pillion EB ??

:+)

[EvianBaby]

Yeah! I've always wanted to go to Assen. Pick me up on your way!

[Philtaz]

Great montage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_hFOC42Qcw

[Frank97]

Does anyone know if MOTO2 will still be on the red button, I'm keen to see how well Bradly Smith is going to get on?

[Frank97]

To answer my own question, yes it is. :-)

[EvianBaby]

It seems to differ with races but usually it is on the red button. Hope Bradley does good. Got a soft spot for him as an Oxford boy and off up to GP next year.

[Frank97]

He does seem a very down to earth, likeable chap, I do hope he does well!

[Mattk]

"MotoGP is sooooooo much more interesting."

A few years back I would have agreed with you but Stoner will walk away with it again this year until someone brings the heat. Yamaha are going backwards since Rossi left as Lorenzo can't develop bikes and Ducati are looking like they are still not even close.

Pedrosa doesn't have a full season in him and the most exciting rider sadly died last year. RIP Marco.

F1 on the other hand is much closer to a proper spectacle but we just need a more even playing field without 1 driver walking away with it.

Beeb highlights with the occasional live show is fine for me as Sky can take a long walk. Sadly Ecclestone would rather have the cash than the viewing figures.

[snags]

Watch Sky's F1 channel online for free here:

http://www.vipbox.tv/...ve-stream-online.html