Steve Slater's blunders during commentary

myavu · 14th March 2013, 15:18

Oh! no, that is bad news for me. He is the one among few who helped me glued to F1 since 1998. The technical insight he shared about F1 was amazing at that time when internet was picking up.

Will miss you Steve and your "Five red lights illuminate and they go"!

Cheers!

Vinu

redrage · 15th March 2013, 17:47

The blunders very much there. He used to go wrong almost every race. But that chap made the countdown give you goosebumps and thrill through out, his energy was there in every race he commentated. Will miss him and his blunders. Hopefully another energetic person takes over else the races will "seem" boring.

rajivr1612 · 17th March 2013, 23:14

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Originally Posted by speedmiester

A brilliant race was marred by Steve Slater's blunders in commentary. Sometimes I feel it is better to watch the race on mute.

I was hoping he would improve from race to race, but he is getting worse.
He exaggerates every single fault and every single moment of good driving.

Agree with you. Of late I am not much into F1 but try to watch MotoGP sometimes. I have always loved Nick Harris' commentary. He brings in a lot of energy and entertainment. Sometimes he too goofs up. But he's enjoyable.

akshay380 · 18th March 2013, 11:29

Guys we are getting Sky Sports F1 commentary. Anything to complain? I enjoyed though I'll miss Slater.

asr245 · 18th March 2013, 11:53

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Originally Posted by akshay380

Guys we are getting Sky Sports F1 commentary. Anything to complain? I enjoyed though I'll miss Slater.

Yes, I noticed that too. It was a pleasant pleasant surprise

Hopefully it's here to stay! Maybe folks at ESPN-Star saw this thread and sent him packing.

speedmiester · 18th March 2013, 12:30

It was so good to hear some quality commentary while watching F1 on TV.

After a long time I have watched F1 on TV, but still the ads are quite annoying and can take away the pleasure of watching uninterrupted action.

PuntoMania · 18th March 2013, 14:31

Fantastic ! We have Martin Brundle and David Croft, along with people like Ted Kravitz giving us direct inputs from the pitlane, instead of the Doordarshan style studio commentary from Steve Slater, and we're complaining ??

Fullrevs · 25th March 2013, 14:39

I am relieved to hear the new voices commentating on F1 weekends now. Ive had earlier experience of listening to Brundle and Kravitz in the UK on ITV. Brundle with past F1 experience really gives an insight in to any situation in the race.

I do miss the screaming and shouting that Steve Slater used to show in his commentary. The opening line was epic. Having been used to that for so many years, its weird listening to the subdued intro that we have heard in the last two races. Quick question - Why isnt Steve Slater in the studio even?

Hope to hear from you soon Slater.

14th March 2013, 15:18	#121
myavu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Delhi - Kochi Posts: 1,503 Thanked: 1,721 Times	Re: Steve Slater's blunders during commentary Oh! no, that is bad news for me. He is the one among few who helped me glued to F1 since 1998. The technical insight he shared about F1 was amazing at that time when internet was picking up. Will miss you Steve and your "Five red lights illuminate and they go"! Cheers! Vinu
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15th March 2013, 17:47	#122
redrage BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 553 Thanked: 106 Times	Re: Steve Slater's blunders during commentary The blunders very much there. He used to go wrong almost every race. But that chap made the countdown give you goosebumps and thrill through out, his energy was there in every race he commentated. Will miss him and his blunders. Hopefully another energetic person takes over else the races will "seem" boring.
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18th March 2013, 11:29	#124
akshay380 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Goa Posts: 968 Thanked: 1,293 Times	Re: Steve Slater's blunders during commentary Guys we are getting Sky Sports F1 commentary. Anything to complain? I enjoyed though I'll miss Slater.
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18th March 2013, 12:30	#126
speedmiester Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 2,387 Thanked: 6,631 Times	Re: Steve Slater's blunders during commentary It was so good to hear some quality commentary while watching F1 on TV. After a long time I have watched F1 on TV, but still the ads are quite annoying and can take away the pleasure of watching uninterrupted action.
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18th March 2013, 14:31	#127
PuntoMania BHPian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Pune Posts: 218 Thanked: 249 Times	Re: Steve Slater's blunders during commentary Fantastic ! We have Martin Brundle and David Croft, along with people like Ted Kravitz giving us direct inputs from the pitlane, instead of the Doordarshan style studio commentary from Steve Slater, and we're complaining ??
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25th March 2013, 14:39	#128
Fullrevs Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,551 Thanked: 1,194 Times	Re: Steve Slater's blunders during commentary I am relieved to hear the new voices commentating on F1 weekends now. Ive had earlier experience of listening to Brundle and Kravitz in the UK on ITV. Brundle with past F1 experience really gives an insight in to any situation in the race. I do miss the screaming and shouting that Steve Slater used to show in his commentary. The opening line was epic. Having been used to that for so many years, its weird listening to the subdued intro that we have heard in the last two races. Quick question - Why isnt Steve Slater in the studio even? Hope to hear from you soon Slater.
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