Thread: DTM

**Dave B** · 14th May 12, 13:31

I've just watched the Lausitzring highlights. Oh dear. It didn't look like the most absorbing race in history but it was impossible to tell from the disjointed editing and hopeless commentary. I was very surprised to see some of the names in the end credits, you'd have thought they could have done better. Maybe ITV should consider doing the programme in-house, it surely couldn't be any worse.

**BDunnell** · 14th May 12, 20:11

Originally Posted by Dave B

I've just watched the Lausitzring highlights. Oh dear. It didn't look like the most absorbing race in history but it was impossible to tell from the disjointed editing and hopeless commentary. I was very surprised to see some of the names in the end credits, you'd have thought they could have done better. Maybe ITV should consider doing the programme in-house, it surely couldn't be any worse.

Was the commentator Andrew Marriott, by any chance? If so, how he is still working in the role I have no idea.

**AndyRAC** · 14th May 12, 22:13

Yes, he does it with Dave Richardson......

**BDunnell** · 14th May 12, 23:15

Goodness me. Talk about scraping the barrel. How any of those responsible for such things could listen to him and think he's the best available for the job is utterly beyond me.

**F1boat** · 15th May 12, 19:02

New rules, same old... The cars look nice, but the racing is very dull. I started watching the second race, but mid-race switched to the WTCC, to see the wonderful victory of Norbi. FIA GT1 is also more exciting.

**Caroline** · 15th May 12, 20:15

The DTM highlights show on ITV4 has to be the most frustrating TV programme I have watched all year. As Dave said, it was disjointed and at times so difficult to watch I nearly gave up and switched off.. ..It's beyond me how the DTM can be presented so badly.

**MAX_THRUST** · 16th May 12, 11:20

I did turn it off, i can not stand the two commentators. I believe any one of us could do a better job than those guys....

**gm99** · 20th May 12, 11:53

As I'm in the UK this week-end, I am wondering if today's Brands Hatch race is being broadcast live on some channel here?

**F1boat** · 20th May 12, 15:13

Even in Brands no battle for the lead

**djparky** · 20th May 12, 15:15

Originally Posted by gm99

As I'm in the UK this week-end, I am wondering if today's Brands Hatch race is being broadcast live on some channel here?

it was broadcast on ESPN- I watched it on web streaming and nothing of note happened after the first lap. quite why they don't use the GP track or go back to Silverstone ie beyond me. The cars look great, the sound great and there are some quality drivers in the field- but the racing can be very processional

**F1boat** · 20th May 12, 15:18

Originally Posted by djparky

it was broadcast on ESPN- I watched it on web streaming and nothing of note happened after the first lap. quite why they don't use the GP track or go back to Silverstone ie beyond me. The cars look great, the sound great and there are some quality drivers in the field- but the racing can be very processional

Yes. But I have to admit, the cars are truly beautiful, especially the Mercedes...

**AndyRAC** · 20th May 12, 21:25

Originally Posted by djparky

it was broadcast on ESPN- I watched it on web streaming and nothing of note happened after the first lap. quite why they don't use the GP track or go back to Silverstone ie beyond me. The cars look great, the sound great and there are some quality drivers in the field- but the racing can be very processional

I'm a DTM fan, but using the Indy circuit for the DTM cars is absolutely ridiculous. It does nothing to promote decent racing, more a high speed procession. Get it on the full GP track or don't bother.

**F1boat** · 21st May 12, 09:11

Honestly I think that on the other track it would have been the same. These cars are gorgeous, but too perfect.

**wedge** · 21st May 12, 14:11

Originally Posted by AndyRAC

It does nothing to promote decent racing, more a high speed procession.

Apart from Norisring and maybe Hockenheim that pretty much sums up a season of DTM.

Looks like Spengler will forever be cast as bridesmaid and never the bride.

**djuvecar** · 30th May 12, 19:58

Here is a DTM 2012 Season preview with David Coulthard in the Mercedes Factory:

The video contains hardcoded Serbian subtitles (because it was broadcasted on the Serbian TV channel).