We’re gonna need a montage: A collection of F1 season reviews (Video)
F1 video montages from 1989 to 1997 to 2008
The art of the F1 season review video montage: the most dramatic action, clever editing, and above all, a well-chosen song.
Who does it best? Here’s a selection of F1 video montages from 1989 to 2008. Watch them below, and link to more of your favourites in the comments.
1989 F1 season: BBC
BBC famously used the riff from Fleetwood Mac’s “The Chain” as the music for the opening and end credits of F1 programme “Grand Prix” – hopefully it will be back next year! Like “The Chain”, “Go Your Own Way” was from Fleetwood Mac’s hugely successful album “Rumours”, and was used by the BBC for their 1989 season montage.
I have fond memories of seeing this the first time, shortly after I just started watching Formula 1.
1991 F1 season: BBC
With the final round of the 1991 season cut short after just 14 laps, the BBC needed to fill some time in their highlights programme, hence this comprehensive look back on the championship.
1997 F1 season: ITV
I’ve had a few requests before about what song this is from ITV’s first-ever F1 season montage: it’s “Ayare” from Way Out West’s 1997 self-titled album.
2002 F1 season: FIA Gala
The famous ‘Michael Schumacher is the man from the Milk Tray ad” video. Hugely cheesy.
2005 F1 season: FIA Gala
I find these FIA ones a bit pretentious, but the footage is first-rate.
2007 F1 season: FIA Gala
The FIA’s montage of last season.
2008 F1 season: ITV
ITV did a video montage of their 12 years covering F1 as well as this brief look back on the season.
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SeanG said on 6th November 2008, 21:29
Does anyone know where a complete season can be purchased?
I’d love to have the 88, 89 and 90 complete seasons. Not the reviews but all of the races.
Cheers!
Bowks said on 6th November 2008, 21:29
Hmmm! When I saw the headline, I too thought Team America.
Now, where have I put the last 10 years of F1 footage so I can post my own version on You Tube!
SeanG said on 6th November 2008, 21:38
Formula One racing/spectacle ended in 1994/95.
The lack of competition and passing really killed the sport.
Every race or so we get some passing but its not riveting.
By that I mean I get as much pleasure from reading the review of a race as watching a race. That’s a damned shame.
Robert McKay said on 7th November 2008, 23:29
I really like ITV’s 1998 effort:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=BPJVUbfPXEU
Music (Cardigans – Favourite Game) works immensely well.
Richard said on 8th November 2008, 16:26
I like this guy’s take on itv’s montage
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=fGiyyXH6LQQ