Formula 1 - 2010 Abu Dhabi GP (BBC intro)

"Out of the silent winter a familiar sound grew, distant at first but then louder. And with an explosion of noise and sound the circus blew into the sands of Bahrain: the race was on. Round the world it travelled ; this riot of noise, fumes, colour and drama ; this glamourous troupe to entertain the people who flocked to see their heroes in glistening machines.

First into the ring came the riders of the bull: in German and Australian hands it flew and the champagne flowed from the new world to the old. The challenge was laid down. Could they now steal the spotlight from those two British stars? Two champions in one team with different styles: one full of flair and on the edge, the other calm and methodical, both keen to add another crown - both at times still revelled in the acclaim of the crowd. But perhaps the most celebrated machine of all would come out on top: a flash of red and a wave of a flag, the charging bull may have met its match in the prancing horse.

How another man, an ageing and fading star, would have loved to have been riding his old charriot. Once untouchable he had forgotten the most important rule: always leave them wanting more. And with that and other failures, there's also a reminder that great men are nothing without great machines. But of course even more is sometimes needed, in this game where sport and politics do mix every team of course has its favorite son.

But how does this story finish? Still so close, still no one can tell. Five continents crossed, five men hoping to be the ultimate star. In the desert it began and in the desert it will finish. But will the ringmaster have his grand finale here to the greatest show on Earth?"

Aired on the BBC F1 Forum after the 2010 Brazilian Grand Prix. Narrated by Eddie Jordan. Music is "The Boathouse" by John Murphy from The Last house on the Left soundtrack (thanks allegrasvarvagilia for the tip).

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[manchesterutd78]

To J3c145 it actually was the Abu Dhabi GP hence why he said " in the desert it did start and the desert it will finish". Abu Dhabi, theres a desert there.

[Inferno936]

@manchesterutd78 actually it was an intro from the brazil gp, hence the phrase 'but will the ringmaster have his grand finale HERE'. u notice the picture of ecclestone with the 5 who were in contention in brazil - that was taken in brazil and would not have been showed if they were building up to a 4-horse showdown.

[psireau]

@Inferno936 He says "five men hoping to be the ultimate star", I know it doesn't make much sense since at that point there were only 4 left - it stroke me too when I heard it live. They had to record the video BEFORE the Brazilian GP though, and maybe they wanted to broadcast it during the pre-show and had a last minute change of plans.

[psireau]

@manchesterutd78 This was aired on the BBC F1 Forum after the Brazilian GP, like I wrote in the video details. I titled the video "Abu Dhabi GP intro" because that's essentialy what this is: a teaser for the season finale. Sorry for all the confusion!

[Euclides287]

"Always leave them wanting more" Wow...that was deep! Well said Eddie!

[SebbyHaughtonf1]

KEEP F1 ON BBC. You just wouldn't get things like these films on SKY or ITV.

[FormulaOneExpert]

Definitely the best BBC f1 video for 2010 !!!!!!

[Inferno936]

@psireau lol ok, crazy debate we're having. let's just enjoy the fact that BBC made another exceptional video!

[modifiedace]

this might have just won them the BAFTA

[J3c145]

It was before the brazillian gp not Abu dhabi BTW :)