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SmallerSmiley
New Traveler
3 years ago

Weather forecast for commentators/spectators

I know there are lots of things that are being worked on, but I still feel that this is a valid suggestion considering how popular commentating on [league racing] is in general.

I've watched many a commentaries on league races, and one thing that you always see is either commentators asking for weather forecasts or drivers saying it in chat.

Another problem I've seen is when as a driver I've seen the weather forecast with rain incoming in 5-10 mins and decide to risk pit for soft tyres instead of hards to take me to the rain, but the commentary are instead saying "why is that happening, are they hoping for a safety car or was it a mistake when adjusting the MFD?".

Not having the full story then affects the narrative of the race, and commentators could utilise weather forecast predictions in their commentary during a race.

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  • ScarDuck14's avatar
    ScarDuck14
    Legend
    3 years ago

    @SmallerSmileySuppose the work around would be for the drivers to send a quick txt or e-mail to the commentary team before race starts with the forecast🤷‍♂️

    not an ideal solution but a solution nonetheless 

  • SmallerSmiley's avatar
    SmallerSmiley
    New Traveler
    3 years ago

    @jscar thats exactly right and what happens at the moment, but I've seen a few where they haven't or have forgotten to, and its spoiled the commentary a bit because the commentators don't know the full story. Plus, it may give something visual on the spectator waiting screen during race setup, instead of just the paddock.

    Maybe a couple of cycling visuals on that waiting screen that cycle weather forecast, suggested pit strategies and grid lineup?

  • ScarDuck14's avatar
    ScarDuck14
    Legend
    3 years ago
    @SmallerSmiley These commentators won’t make it to the big leagues if they forget to do the most basic research.

    Every professional commentator writes extremely detailed notes on every event they are commentating on. Track history, driver history, race history, effects weather has and the likelihood off rain. So forecasts are vital😀
  • SmallerSmiley's avatar
    SmallerSmiley
    New Traveler
    3 years ago

    Oh yes for sure, but some people do like to casually commentate without putting in all of that time.

    Also, I'm thinking of the audience who sit and look at a static paddock for 5mins whilst the drivers get ready. It'll be some QoL eye candy for them too.

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