Results 11 to 20 of 44
Thread: Get rid of radio communication
-
27th March 2013, 14:43 #11
- Join Date
- Sep 2006
- Posts
- 133
- Like
- 0
- Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Originally Posted by truefan72
-
27th March 2013, 14:45 #12
- Join Date
- Sep 2006
- Posts
- 133
- Like
- 0
- Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Originally Posted by Knock-on
-
27th March 2013, 14:48 #13
- Join Date
- Mar 2008
- Posts
- 10,345
- Like
- 149
- Liked 192 Times in 142 Posts
I have mentioned a few times on here that many fans sometimes base their entire opinion's on teams and drivers based on what they hear from pit radio snippets. Removing radio would certainly force viewers to use a little more intelligence when analysing situations we see on the TV rather than forming idle assumptions IMO. There are pro's and con's so perhaps it could be tried (again)?
.
-
27th March 2013, 18:25 #14
- Join Date
- Sep 2006
- Posts
- 133
- Like
- 0
- Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Originally Posted by truefan72
-
27th March 2013, 22:29 #15
- Join Date
- May 2005
- Location
- Philadelphia
- Posts
- 5,943
- Like
- 1,228
- Liked 373 Times in 289 Posts
Originally Posted by bontebempo
and who is the one being immature?
lol
get a gripyou can't argue with results.
-
28th March 2013, 09:05 #16
- Join Date
- Apr 2002
- Posts
- 15,233
- Like
- 0
- Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
OK, OK. Calm down a bit.
I saw a thread started and suddenly it explodes as if what Bonte suggested was akin to shooting fluffy bunny rabbits???
Can we debate it sensibly on the pro's and cons's?
Q. What have the Romans, er, I mean radios, ever done for us?
Are they necessary?
Does it just allow teams to control races a lot more accurately from the Pit Wall rather than the Driver racing his own race more?
Is there a safety issue in banning radios and if so, can it be got around?
What positives do radios bring to the sport?
-
28th March 2013, 09:09 #17
- Join Date
- Apr 2000
- Location
- Chester-le-Street, United Kingdom
- Posts
- 38,577
- Like
- 78
- Liked 125 Times in 92 Posts
I don't think radios do any harm. However they can do without all the telemetry etc. It's one of those things teams spend a fortune on just because everyone else does. Eliminate it and you get rid of a massive cost, without making much difference.
Please 'like' our facebook page http://www.facebook.com/motorsportforums
-
28th March 2013, 09:14 #18
- Join Date
- Apr 2002
- Posts
- 15,233
- Like
- 0
- Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Some Telemetry might be necessary but I can see why it can be switched off during a race. Basically, when a driver gets to the Start line, the car is his to manage.
About Radios, what good do they do the sport? Why are they needed?
-
28th March 2013, 09:16 #19
- Join Date
- Apr 2000
- Location
- Chester-le-Street, United Kingdom
- Posts
- 38,577
- Like
- 78
- Liked 125 Times in 92 Posts
Originally Posted by Knock-on
"Your front wing is falling off. BOX BOX BOX"Please 'like' our facebook page http://www.facebook.com/motorsportforums
-
28th March 2013, 09:47 #20
- Join Date
- Apr 2002
- Posts
- 15,233
- Like
- 0
- Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Yellow Flags, waved Yellow, Double waved Yellow, Red Flag, Lights on Steering Wheel take care of point one.
I said on point two that the Race Director could have direct communication with drivers for emergency or safety reasons.
Would that cover the need for radios?
The world's favourite airline (according to their ads)
What's the first thing to come to...