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The Official Review of the 2008 FIA Formula One World Championship™ So you thought the 2007 FIA Formula One World Championship was close? Well 2008 was unbelievable! After 5,480 kilometres of racing the title was decided in the very last one. It was F1 at its very best: Seven drivers won races, from five different teams, while four drivers headed the Championship standings. Kimi Räikkönen wanted to defend his title but it was team mate Felipe Massa who led Ferrari's charge. Robert Kubica emerged as a surprise threat. But it was Lewis Hamilton who got the job done. Almost four hours of highlights. The best bits of what you saw and all the things you didn’t! Eighteen races of high-octane drama that took you to all corners of the world. Formula One’s historic first night race in Singapore showed Formula One at its dynamic best. Nobody could escape misfortune. Watch multiple angles of the dramatic demise and the gripping comeback of each of the title contenders. Experience all the drama from exclusive pit lane footage, unique camera angles and the best from on board action. Five exclusive features take you up close and personal. Meet the key players in the new Force from India, flip through Fernando Alonso’s photo memories and share Lewis Hamilton’s Formula One ambitions before he put the dream into reality. Luck does not come into it… Extra features: 'The Return Of Ross Brawn''The New Force From India' 'Living The Dream With Sebastien Bourdais' 'Fernando's Photo Memories' 'Lewis Goes Back To The Future'
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18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
F1 reviews have gradually got better and better each year after trying to cram everything into two hours. This is the longest review yet just short of 4 hours and spread over 2 discs and its definately needed and deserved.
Each race has about 10 minutes given to it, a driver takes you around their qualifying lap and there's some short montages and five extra features such as a look around Force India, interviews with Ross Brawn and Sebastien Bourdais.
Its narrated once again by Ben Edwards who does his usual excellent job and for once its nice to have a non Lewis worshipping DVD. Ben always stays neutral which is the best way to be.
One of the best review DVDs.
Each race has about 10 minutes given to it, a driver takes you around their qualifying lap and there's some short montages and five extra features such as a look around Force India, interviews with Ross Brawn and Sebastien Bourdais.
Its narrated once again by Ben Edwards who does his usual excellent job and for once its nice to have a non Lewis worshipping DVD. Ben always stays neutral which is the best way to be.
One of the best review DVDs.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
As with the other recent volumes, this disk gives you the chance to watch the entire review, or to select a specific race. The review starts with a rundown of the 2008 regulations (no traction control, etc) and driver/team line ups and explainins how close the 2007 season driver championship was - but that was nothing compared to the 2008 season...
For each track we get to see a qualifying lap by one of the drivers, and the driver talks us through how they tackled the lap and points out how the corners need to be taken. It's an interesting way of seeing the unique `character' of the track - it's just a shame that some of the drivers don't have as much of that `character'! Nico Rosberg is great explaining how he drove the Monte Carlo Circuit - but Kimi Räikkönen is devoid of any personality when he speaks.
BMW made a terrific start to the season and Williams showed some promise too, the McLarens and Ferraris were fast but they had a few issues to shake off before they fully dominated. This DVD details how the driver's and constructor's championships developed over the season, and with so many teams finding themselves on the podium the year made for very interesting viewing.
As is always the case with F1, there were a few impressive crashes and those are given good coverage on the DVD with slow motion footage often used to show the carnage in its full glory. Notable events in 2008 include a flying Toyota, Lewis Hamilton crashing in the pits, and Kubica impressing on the track. The season led up to an incredible showdown which is without doubt one of the most thrilling conclusions to a sporting season ever! I still have it recorded at home and watch the last ten laps, never has rain created so much tension!
In a nutshell: This is a brilliant review around four hours in length over two disks, the pace of the review dips in places and spoils the tension when some of the qualifying laps come across as a little dull - perhaps those would have been better as extras, but this is a very comprehensive review of the year.
For each track we get to see a qualifying lap by one of the drivers, and the driver talks us through how they tackled the lap and points out how the corners need to be taken. It's an interesting way of seeing the unique `character' of the track - it's just a shame that some of the drivers don't have as much of that `character'! Nico Rosberg is great explaining how he drove the Monte Carlo Circuit - but Kimi Räikkönen is devoid of any personality when he speaks.
BMW made a terrific start to the season and Williams showed some promise too, the McLarens and Ferraris were fast but they had a few issues to shake off before they fully dominated. This DVD details how the driver's and constructor's championships developed over the season, and with so many teams finding themselves on the podium the year made for very interesting viewing.
As is always the case with F1, there were a few impressive crashes and those are given good coverage on the DVD with slow motion footage often used to show the carnage in its full glory. Notable events in 2008 include a flying Toyota, Lewis Hamilton crashing in the pits, and Kubica impressing on the track. The season led up to an incredible showdown which is without doubt one of the most thrilling conclusions to a sporting season ever! I still have it recorded at home and watch the last ten laps, never has rain created so much tension!
In a nutshell: This is a brilliant review around four hours in length over two disks, the pace of the review dips in places and spoils the tension when some of the qualifying laps come across as a little dull - perhaps those would have been better as extras, but this is a very comprehensive review of the year.
11 of 14 people found the following review helpful
The 2008 season was one of the best of recent years and the last race of the season was one of the most exciting title decider's of all time.
This review follows on from the previous seasons format but with extra race footage and more in car action. The review of each race was good and the on board-qualifying lap was nice to see. The review is sadly lacking in interviews with technical personnel and it would have been nice to have seen a better team introduction, also the political side of the sport seems to have been brushed aside. The music during the British grand prix was somewhat pointless and the extras are a bit thin on the ground. Overall a good season review but not up to the standard of the late 80's and early 90's reviews.
This review follows on from the previous seasons format but with extra race footage and more in car action. The review of each race was good and the on board-qualifying lap was nice to see. The review is sadly lacking in interviews with technical personnel and it would have been nice to have seen a better team introduction, also the political side of the sport seems to have been brushed aside. The music during the British grand prix was somewhat pointless and the extras are a bit thin on the ground. Overall a good season review but not up to the standard of the late 80's and early 90's reviews.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A Huge Disappointment
After enjoying the 2008 season so much at the time, with the brilliant TV commentary in the UK from James Allen and Martin Brundle, this, like the 2005 review I already owned, was... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jamesc
Just great!
Great insight into the sport for F1 geeks and for people interested as well. Loads of additional material, which you wouldn't be able to see otherwise.
Published 3 months ago by Pankracy
Could improve but happy with it overall
I thoroughly enjoyed watching the 2008 season with Lewis Hamilton just managing to clinch the title in the dying minutes of the very last race. Read more
Published 6 months ago by A Patriot Spy
Brilliant
gripping season! brilliant driving all round. Lewis was on form, with Vettel and Kubica driving excellent as the season progressed. Love this DvD!
Published 11 months ago by Grenglish
Great watch
All the excitement of the 2008 F1 season brought to life right up to the final race and ultimately final corner deciding the World Champion.
Published 11 months ago by Lloyd
Good race footage, but not much else...
While it's understandable that any F1 season review DVD is going to focus primarily on the title fighters and the race winners, it seems that this philosophy was taken to the nth... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr. A. P. Thomson
Perfect
Perfect review. 2 discs, 4/5 hours worth of footage. Worth every penny.. in fact I am surprised it's so cheap! I won't complain though!
Published 18 months ago by Mr. James R. Williams
Reminiscent and Enjoyable!
A great DVD which highlights the intense season which was 2008. It was amazing to witness the Lewis Hamilton race wins, and all the other races which were memorable in their own... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Jamie
F1 Season Review 2008
As this was bought for a present I can't give a detailed review. However, I was told that it was very good and it did arrive very promptly
Published on 11 May 2010 by Mrs. Linda V. Fogler
Hours of peace
I have to say this DVD is great. Occupies my son on our long drives to holiday destinations or he'll watch bits here and there, his favourite races, etc... Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2010 by M.Grenouille
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