Legard edging closer to Beeb exit?

**4me2** · 11th December 2010

Legard edging closer to Beeb exit?

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Legard edging closer to Beeb exit?

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Rumours that the BBC will drop Jonathan Legard from their Formula One commentary team for the 2011 season are refusing to go away.

Legard has been the Beeb's lead commentator since F1 switched from ITV to the public broadcaster in 2009.
However, there have been several reports that the BBC won't renew his contract when it expires at the end of this year after several gaffes.
Matt Scott from The Guardian wrote: 'Jonathan Legard's tenure as the chief commentator for the BBC's Formula One coverage looks increasingly threatened. There have long been rumours of a personality clash with his co-commentator, Martin Brundle. According to one BBC source, that has culminated in Legard being replaced for next season.'
A BBC spokesperson told the paper: "We're still looking at our line-up for next year's Formula One coverage."

http://msn.planetf1.com/news/3213/65...=MSNToolbar215

**beerman** · 11th December 2010

Thank fuck for that. I personally think he's shit and would prefer James Allen! I know a lot on here didn't like James Allen but he's better than Legard. I hate Legards horse racing style of reading out the order of the drivers, Button FROM Hamilton FROM Alonso FROM Vettel etc. FFS even this style is rubbing off on Brundle. Brundle never did this on ITV now this Legard cunt is leading him astray

Also the David Croft who does the practice sessions wouldn't be a bad shout. He has a good style and he certainly knows his F1. Him and Antony Davidson do a very good job on the red button.

**bigtrevster** · 11th December 2010

hate this guy,he forks up all the time getting drivers wrong and speaking over martin..and he's always hyped for no reason..."andyesitsapistop,they are getting new tyres"....reaaaally who would have known mate?

there must be a lot off blind people listening,most people see stuff before him,they know what's happening then he erupts with an orgasm shouting.

get rid ov him bbc!!

**blaggard** · 11th December 2010

I won't miss him but NOT James Allen pleeeeeease. . .

**lithho** · 11th December 2010

good, this guys as bad as that dick murry walker, always shouting, and most of the time getting drivers cars and sometimes teams wrong. just leave it to the man brundle. hes the real hero on the commentery of f1.

**Freddy** · 11th December 2010

Good! Martin Brundle should do it on his own instead of having to correct that mouthy fuck every 5 minutes.

You can get other commentary feeds on your TV anyway. So if you are inclined for non-stop chatter put the 5Live feed through.

**4me2** · 11th January 2011

Martin Brundle & David Coulthard to be F1 commentators

Brundle will be joined in the commentary box by Coulthard

Martin Brundle is to become BBC Sport's lead Formula 1 commentator in 2011, with David Coulthard moving alongside him as co-commentator.

Brundle, who replaces Jonathan Legard, has commentated on 231 grands prix since retiring as an F1 driver in 1996.
Brundle said he was "absolutely delighted and very motivated" by his new role alongside Coulthard.
The Scot, who joined the BBC after retiring from F1 in 2008, said: "F1 is all about challenging yourself."
Ben Gallop, BBC's head of F1, said: "We're always looking for ways to take our F1 coverage to another level - and for 2011 we have an exciting new combination in the commentary box.
"We're keen to make the most of Martin Brundle's wealth of broadcasting experience and his popularity with the audience by giving him the role of lead commentator and putting him alongside David Coulthard, one of the biggest names in British motorsport and a skilled race analyst.
"We want to tap into their combined on-track expertise - together they will provide our viewers with more immediate discussion, analysis and debate as the action happens."

Coulthard, who won 13 grands prix in a 15-year F1 career, added: "This will be a big challenge for me, but one that I am looking forward to. There is a great team on the BBC F1 show and we're looking forward to the year ahead and to bringing something new to our loyal viewers."
Brundle has commentated on 231 grands prix since he first joined ITV in 1997 after a 13-year F1 career, during which he drove for Tyrrell, Zakspeed, Williams, Brabham, Ligier, Benetton, McLaren and Jordan.
This will be the first time he has been the lead commentator.
Brundle and Coulthard have done screen tests in their new roles and Gallop said: "The results of screen tests have been very impressive and we are convinced this combination will deliver a fantastic commentary for our audience for what promises to be a thrilling 2011 season."
Brundle said: "I'm absolutely delighted and very motivated that BBC Sport has asked me to become the lead Formula 1 commentator alongside David Coulthard.
"We have been friends, rivals and colleagues for 18 years and combined we have driven more than 400 F1 grands prix and attended more than 700.
"I've never felt more passionate about F1 and I can't wait to get started."
Coulthard added: "I'm very excited to be joining forces with Martin in this new role of co-commentator. F1 is all about challenging yourself and this will be a big challenge for me, but one that I am looking forward to.
"There is a great team on the BBC F1 show and we're looking forward to the year ahead and to bringing something new to our loyal viewers."
The decision to team Brundle with Coulthard means there is no place for Legard in the BBC F1 commentary set-up.
Gallop added: "We'd like to take this opportunity to thank Jonathan for his great work over the last two seasons.
"He is a first-rate journalist and broadcaster who has been a core member of our team, helping to re-establish BBC Sport as the nation's F1 broadcaster. We wish him all the very best for the future."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/9355081.stm