On watching the montage again, I must say that it really was a special season.
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On watching the montage again, I must say that it really was a special season.
Crash.net are reporting that Legard is definately gone, to be replaced in the commentary box by David Coulthard:
http://www.crash.net/f1/news/165559/...ed_by_bbc.htmlQuote:
We have learned from a source close to Legard that the former Radio 5 Live man's contract will not be renewed into 2011, following two seasons in the F1 commentary box during which the 49-year-old failed to hit it off with Brundle and committed a number of well-publicised gaffes.
Crash.net understands that Brundle – a favourite both amongst F1 fans and inside the corporation – has successfully persuaded the BBC to replace Legard with his fellow former grand prix ace Coulthard, a driver who triumphed 13 times in the top flight between 1995 and 2003. The Scot will dovetail his new commentating duties with his ongoing punditry role alongside ex-team owner Eddie Jordan and the Beeb's anchorman Jake Humphrey.
I would prefer Croft judging by the brief commentary I've heard from him, but BBC certainly can't do wrong if they have Brundle and Coulthard as commentators. A definite good move.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave B
DC eh! I don't think we've had the commentors both being ex-drivers before but it's a good move :up:
Also I'd quite like it if they got rid of the split between commentators and presenters tbh. Have Brundle on screen with Jake, DC and Eddie.
Agreed. When Brundle is on screen both on the grid and in the post race forums, he is as excellent as the others. They certainly have a brilliant team at the Beeb, and getting rid of the weakness (JL) can only be a good thing. Hopefully the story is true.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark
Being a commentator is a different skill from being an expert summariser/pundit I think. I wonder how DC would cope with this... if it's true. But if it is, I want Martin Brundle as my agent.
Hmmm. I find it hard to comprehend how either will make the step up to being the main commentator, which, like it or not, is a necessary role. Where is the evidence that either can perform said task?
Good point well made.Quote:
Originally Posted by BDunnell
I'm not too convinced about this move if that's true. I think Couthard's been fine as one of the pundits, but as a main commentator?