DC and Brundle commentary

[Mr V]

Heres a penny to get you going

[Steve Milward]

I find with Brundle and Coulthard that you have the reassurance that they're actually speaking from experience and not what they presume to be the case.

Also at times when there is a great deal going on like this week in China, Brundle just copes with it and gets it right, whereas past commentators guess and get mixed up when under pressure.

For me having experienced ex drivers in the box every week is the way to go, long may it continue.

[Paradise City]

Coulthard just needs to speak up when talking into the microphone.

Originally Posted by Knowlesy

It is difficult to describe the disgust I felt whenever Allen spoke on air. I feel similar when listening to a member of the EDL.

Yikes. You're a tough man.

[MagnetON]

Originally Posted by Paradise City

Coulthard just needs to speak up when talking into the microphone.

Could be worse, could have "Mumbles" Räikkönen in the box!

[Super Hans]

Kimi would be the world's worst commentator.

MB: The tyres look to be deteriorating rapidly. How will this affect Red Bull's strategy?
KR: I don't care.

[Ralf's Girl]

Originally Posted by Mildrop

I find with Brundle and Coulthard that you have the reassurance that they're actually speaking from experience and not what they presume to be the case.

I think one of the things I like about Brundle's style as lead commentator is that as an ex-driver he will know about a lot of the things that Coulthard talks about, but he brings Coulthard in by asking him questions in a way that anybody who isn't an expert would ask them, which is a lot more engaging for the viewer. It's very obvious that there's genuine rapport between the two of them, which was sorely lacking with Brundle/Allen and even more so with Brundle/Legard.

I heard Jonathan Legard commentating on football on Saturday and I was half expecting him to break off from talking about the match to say "But never mind that, what about Jenson Button?".

[Flat Out Farr]

Got to say guys, they have been doing really well.
Much more informed; wouldn't expect anything less as they have both driven in F1 for many years and should know what they are talking about.
What is also good is that MB gets an opportunity to have a go in one or two of the current cars every year, so he knows what it takes to drive them.

Just make sure that Legard is never allowed anywhere near a F1 commentary box again.

Also enjoy The R5 Live team (Anthony Davidson & Maurice Hamilton).

[Adam43]

Originally Posted by Super Hans

Kimi would be the world's worst commentator.

MB: The tyres look to be deteriorating rapidly. How will this affect Red Bull's strategy?
KR: I don't care.

Followed by
MB: Kimi, put it away.

[Marbot]

Followed by: Can I have an Ice cream now?

[chunterer]

Originally Posted by Adam43

Followed by
MB: Kimi, put it away.

Kimi: er grunt.......
MB: marvellous.

[bjohnsonsmith]

They make a good team and good to have to ex-F1 drivers, as both can give their input drawn from their own experiences, which will lead to some disagreement; got to be entertaining in its own right.

[ScotsBrutesFan]

The thing with Legard was that even when describing something on track, he was having to constantly refer back to Martin with a question which was essentially "did I describe that right?" so when Martin gave a proper explanation it was screamingly obvious that Legard was wrong.

With Brundle in the lead, his descriptions come with that air of authority of having been there and done that. DC in this case then adds to that, not necessarily correcting but explaining either the other drivers point of view or perhaps that something may be a little different these days from Brundle's day, inso offering a different perspective, which in itself hearing the comparison adds interest to the commentary.

[bjohnsonsmith]

Originally Posted by ScotsBrutesFan

With Brundle in the lead, his descriptions come with that air of authority of having been there and done that. DC in this case then adds to that, not necessarily correcting but explaining either the other drivers point of view or perhaps that something may be a little different these days from Brundle's day, inso offering a different perspective, which in itself hearing the comparison adds interest to the commentary.

An excellent summary.

[Peter Mallett]

I admit to warming to DC. His "I am a cunnung linguist" remark when being asked to announce the presenter of the winner's trophy was humorous.

[bjohnsonsmith]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

I admit to warming to DC. His "I am a cunnung linguist" remark when being asked to announce the presenter of the winner's trophy was humorous.

Being live on TV he got away with it; how cunning is that?

[JamesH]

Originally Posted by bjohnsonsmith

Being live on TV he got away with it; how cunning is that?

As cunning as a weasel.

[Trev Campbell]

I liked DC's comment during the Chinese GP. In the closing laps of the GP they had Buttons Radio and his engineer said something like 'Webber has good tyres and good pace he will attack you' to which DC commented, 'The only way that message could have been any scarier would have been if he'd said it in the dark !!!'

Classic

[Chatters]

Kimi: *incomprehensible mumbling*
Legard: Extraordinary!

[NewYankee01]

the only thing id say is id prefer one crap and one good commentator, you cant have 2 knowledgable comms (commies!) because then that makes brundle look slightly less good as he is. hes asking coulthard about how he'd tackle this situation in a race, he used to be an f1 racer aswell! i know dc was more recent racer but brundle is at time more prominent than dc he does more racing. i dont know it sounds wrong sometimes, its definately a polished pairing though that irrates a smaller group of people than legard or his unfortunate predeccesor allen! the thing is dc has less knowledge on lots of subjects, maybe its because he's been doing it for just a few races but through his career mb has been team leader more hes been chair of the gpda hes a business man written his own books and prolific tester and race winner in other series so he is more articulate on motor racing subjects and can convey things better than a lot of people

[PabloTeK]

When/who Martin raced for is much different to who and when David raced, baring in mind the cars from David's twilight years looked like spaceships compared to the simple creations of the 80's and early 90's!

[Super Hans]

It's Brundle's job as lead commentator to ask DC (the colour commentator) to explain things for the benefit of the audience. Obviously Brundle knows the answer himself but such dialogue is vital for a commentary team.

[wnut]

Originally Posted by Super Hans

It's Brundle's job as lead commentator to ask DC (the colour commentator) to explain things for the benefit of the audience. Obviously Brundle knows the answer himself but such dialogue is vital for a commentary team.

Yup and importantly Brundle knows what questions should be asked, and asks them, and clarifies the answers where necessary and fills in some of the inevitable blanks. A hugely better way of doing things!

[Knowlesy]

James Allen: "So Martin, for the benefit of those watching at home, what actually are tyres?"

[Super Hans]

Legard: So Martin, what about Jenson Button?

[garcon]

Originally Posted by Knowlesy

James Allen: "So Martin, for the benefit of those watching at home, what actually are tyres?"

God I miss ITV coverage. It's really difficult understanding what's going on now it's not aimed at a mental age of three.