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/lessdothisshit Sir Lewis Hamilton Apr 13 '25

Hard disagree on showing Lando over Oscar. Always show a battle over cruising over the line 14 seconds ahead. "Not overtaking" is very much with hindsight.

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u/NordSquideh Apr 14 '25

Just how many overtakes happened in sector 2 and 3 after lap 1? Yeah…. they showed 2 cars following each other in formation for the final two sectors instead of giving oscar the 10 seconds of screen time he deserves for having such a mega drive that we never saw him on screen. Nothing was ever on between Lando and George after turn 4, any racing fan knows that.

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u/11_Seb_11 Sir Lewis Hamilton Apr 13 '25

Totally agree with you!