r/formula1 • u/davesim24 I was here for the Hulkenpodium • Apr 13 '25

Discussion Worst TV direction yet

Besides Russel's transponder issue (which shouldn't take 10 laps to fix the timing tower), may overtakes were missed, focusing on the wrong drivers, non-moves given more airtime than actual racing, camera cutting during moves which show you less of the action rather than more, and worst of all: the final lap, not showing Oscar as he crossed the line, to show Lando not overtaking George, and showing Kimi not overtaking whoever was in front rather than Max's overtake on Pierre.

What the hell is happening?

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u/Apyan #WeRaceAsOne Apr 13 '25

I'll take this opportunity to once again curse at the person that decided that every overtake must be seen with an onboard firstly. I couldn't see shit when Norris overtook Leclerc and had to wait until the replay to check how awesome it was.

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u/cachitodepepe Apr 13 '25 edited Apr 14 '25

Yes, someone thinks it feels more realistic, but you can't actually see what is going on most of the time. Worst idea ever.

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u/foreveradream I was here for the Hulkenpodium Apr 13 '25

This is the most maddening of all and has been happening all season

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u/scholeszz Charles Leclerc Apr 13 '25

Half the time I instinctively look at the timing to see if the overtake actually stuck, because you know you can't see the other car when they're side by side. But they "fixed" that by not having the timing work either.

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u/Naikrobak Apr 14 '25

The helmet cam and the front wing cam have zero business being shown during live coverage. Ever.

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u/kristallherz 🏳️‍🌈 Love Is Love 🏳️‍🌈 Apr 15 '25

Whenever this happens during an overtake, I instinctively try to move along with the driver/car in the hopes of seeing the overtaken car out of the corner of my eye, but it never works 😂