F1 GP Fanatics in Dubai

[dubaigeorge]

Hi to those who share a passion for this sport. I'm from the UK and have traditionally followed this sport both via TV and going to some of the circuits. I am keen to continue viewing each GP this season but am finding it incredibly difficult to locate a TV network/satellite network that provides live TV coverage of qualifying sessions on the Friday, any activty on the Saturday and the actual race on the Sunday. Neither Showtime or Orbit offer the service and whilst AlJazeera Sport advertises it on channel 56 (i do not understand arabic TV guide). So if you know of a TV channel provider that I can subscribe to - please email by return.. I have a Humax decoder if it helps.

Thanks

DubaiGeorge

[luceo non uro]

hi there... well I reckon your best bet is to watch it on Jazeera Sports 2 and use the streaming BBC 5 Live site for commentary. That's my plan!

There's an F1 cafe in Jumeira that shows the races, but it's in Arabic too

alternatively, wait a day and d/load the race, but I guarantee you won't be able to avoid the result!

Anyway, that's the best I can offer you.

[dubaigeorge]

Originally Posted by luceo non uro

hi there... well I reckon your best bet is to watch it on Jazeera Sports 2 and use the streaming BBC 5 Live site for commentary. That's my plan!

There's an F1 cafe in Jumeira that shows the races, but it's in Arabic too

alternatively, wait a day and d/load the race, but I guarantee you won't be able to avoid the result!

Anyway, that's the best I can offer you.

Hi Luceo - Thanks for the email - I have no idea how to stream BBC5 live for commentary. Are you able to provide instructions for this?

Thanks

Dubaigeorge

[RichCarey]

Now I am the new guy on the scene, keen to get the optimal setup to watch the F1 action every season. I just started looking at satellite packages covering us in Dubai, and am with slightly confusion. Anyone recommend the best way to go please ?

[bubbles]

Im just downloading them. Is also quite difficult watching the race on a sunday. work anoll.

[RichCarey]

Thanks. Agreed on the work issue, I missed the Valencia GP for that reason. Turned out to be a procession so I didn't feel too bad afterwards. Can you say where you are downloading them from and how long after the race they become available ?

[Dino100]

Originally Posted by RichCarey

Thanks. Agreed on the work issue, I missed the Valencia GP for that reason. Turned out to be a procession so I didn't feel too bad afterwards. Can you say where you are downloading them from and how long after the race they become available ?

great thread as im a huge F1 fan, completly forgot about the work thing on a Sunday, rats!!

Not yet out, Visa coming on Sunday, so wolud be great to hear about satellite packages that offer as much Western tv as poss, Im from UK, and also where to watch F1 coverage!

[bubbles]

Well, I get mine from torrent sites. But you can use services like"rapidshare" as well. I normally download the next day, when I get home from work. Works out well, i just need to keep away from sites which have the results.

I would say normally it takes about 12 - 24 hours after the race to get the file. 24 being more popular.

[Dino100]

Originally Posted by bubbles

Well, I get mine from torrent sites. But you can use services like"rapidshare" as well. I normally download the next day, when I get home from work. Works out well, i just need to keep away from sites which have the results.

I would say normally it takes about 12 - 24 hours after the race to get the file. 24 being more popular.

oh ok, i use mininova to download stuff, dont judge me ha ha. What site do you find has most reliable downloads and best quality?

Plan on going to Bahrain next year, hopefully i'd have met some new friend over there to go with!! lol

[bubbles]

Me too! Its on my to do list. In SA i dont have the opportunity, now I have.

I use mininova or torrentz dot com to find the torrents. Mininova usually is all that's needed.