[skimonkey30]

Originally Posted by Nick Koan

It looks like 480p to me (I'm still not smart enough to find that info on my DVR yet), but it is in widescreen format. What is funny, though, is that all the feed graphics are centered on the screen like where they would be placed for a normal aspect ratio. And all the shots seem to be framed for a standard resolution, so you really aren't seeing anything interesting in the widescreen, except more trackside walls, more grass and more grandstands. Only in the rare case when they zoom in close (say to talk about a new faring or something) do you really see more car. Garage shots also seem to show a few extra bodies shuffling around.

They probably just film it in the widest format possible, but frame it (and place the feed graphics on it) for the smallest ratio, and all the different TV stations around the world can crop as needed. And as always, since it is digitally broadcast now, it still looks much better than regular speed.

still better then non-HD! I cant wait till April 1 now