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Monaco next - the last remaing race to use a local crew. I hope I'm wrong, but be prepared for almost every shot starting with an advertising hoarding taking up 50% of your screen. By the end of the race you'll be sick of Zepter, Martini et al.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark
Sadly he has the mind of an idiot ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark
I'm happy to have someone that speaks their mind but EJ isn't it. The grid interview with Peter Schmeichel in Spain is a great example of how he isn't cut out for this game. He spouted a complete load of nonsense (literally, I didn't have a clue what his actual question was) that just left the interviewee dumbfounded. Most of all the question he was trying to ask wasn't actually interesting because he was trying to compare football and F1 (something about teams and....I dunno). He also still doesn't appreciate the whole idea of TV, I didn't see it but as JH was wrapping up the gridwalk (no doubt with the director yapping in his ear) EJ was tugging at his hand trying to get him to interview someone. After 18 months in the job I'd have thought he'd have grasped the concept of time and how these things work.
Sure he has made some strong passes, all great champion of the sport have, but that comment was more vindictive than stating the facts. It was said with a “serves you right Schumi” attitude which is biased against Schumi. Again, this is not something I’d expect from a professional commentator. Brundle always focuses on the negative when it comes to Schumacher, not the positive. In the end he’s just a man that couldn’t live with the fact that Schumacher was quicker than him.Quote:
Originally Posted by barryfullalove
DC Is still an advisor to RBR isn't he?
I think you're being far too precious here. Brundle has spent years fawning over how good a driver Schumacher is and talking about the way his mind works in a way different to most drivers. Far from him focusing on the negative, I think it's YOU that has focused on what he's saying that is negative.
I've found myself to really like the pairing of Brundle and DC. Pre-season, I didn't think it was going to work out, but in fact, it is quite the opposite :)
You're welcome to your opinion, but to me it has been clear for years that Brundle has a bee in his bonnet over Schumacher. He has to focus on the positive at some point but as an overall his attitude to Schumacher is extremely negative. I am not denying he hasn't praised him high at times but if the opportunity to have a dig at him arises then he will give it his best.Quote:
Originally Posted by barryfullalove
Or someone who remembers what Schumacher dished out to Hill and Villeneuve (just to offer an alternative point of view). A relatively neutral comment can appear biased in one direction or the other depending on where it lies relative to one's own sympathies.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Black Knight
Commentators shouldn't avoid expressing their own opinions simply because some people will disagree. It's not unprofessional. A commentary that contained only facts would be very dry.
I don't think that's any different to the majority of the drivers on the grid, he's thrown in some pretty meaty criticism to a lot of others. Everyone loves Rubens but Brundle will be sharp about him, likewise Massa. Shirley part of being objective is criticising as well as praising, the difference being that Brundle has quite a sharp wit so his digs will seem a bit harsh.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Black Knight
The one thing I will say about Brundle is that he said at the start of the year he believes Schumacher should be given more time. I agree with this and I don't believe Schuey would be driving if he didn't believe he had another championship in him.Quote:
Originally Posted by barryfullalove
I don't find the Brundle's opinion balanced in general, but as you say he has the ability to surprise and praise him every now and then. There is a reason Schumacher won't give interviews to him, the two never got a long so I don't believe it is ever possible for Brundle to be objective towards Schuey.
In that case — and I disagree with you, having always considered Brundle to be a scrupulously fair commentator — he is hardly unique in holding that view.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Black Knight