An F1 Run Captured in Insane 360-Degree Interactive Video

[Jazzy]

If you want to see the future of live racing coverage, this is it. The Mercedes Formula One team filmed Nico Rosberg booting his 2014 Formula One car around the famed Silverstone racetrack in Great Britain — but with six high-def camera rigs recording 360-degree video during the run.

The result is a mind-blowing preview into what could — nay, should — be the future of televised motorsport. The interactive video is viewable above, or through an iPad app that allows race fans to tilt and pan the iPad, using the tablet’s gyroscope to change views during Rosberg’s hot lap.

F1 teams are normally heavily restricted when and where they can test their cars. One exception is official filming days for promotional purposes. This 360-degree shoot was classified as a promo day for the Mercedes team back in January, and it was the first time a 2014 F1 car saw any track time — a nice advantage for the team.

What do think?

 

[Raven]

pretty cool if it would play properly on my computer.

 

[Evil Eye]

Not working for me either.