F1 to Sky

MrB · Jul 29, 2011

Strange that the existing deal was changed two years early?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/9550930.stm

WightShrimper · Jul 29, 2011

As a humble terrestrial viewer, I'm really disappointed about this. I can't help feeling that sport is being taken away from the masses in this country because of the greed of the few. Why did the BBC bid against ITV for this sport if they were just going to sell it out so shortly afterwards?

Perhaps I can say that I don't want to have to pay out for a BBC license any longer and I will just take out a sky subscription instead!

canveyshrimper · Jul 29, 2011

MrB said:
Strange that the existing deal was changed two years early?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/9550930.stm

The previous deal with ITV was terminated early in favour of the Beeb, simply with their cuts thet can't afford F1. Can't say I'm fussed it's turned into a procession punctuated by pit stops in recent years.

Pubey · Jul 29, 2011

canveyshrimper said:
The previous deal with ITV was terminated early in favour of the Beeb, simply with their cuts thet can't afford F1. Can't say I'm fussed it's turned into a procession punctuated by pit stops in recent years.

This season has been much improved, with more overtaking and 3 teams are currently challenging.

Shrimper · Jul 29, 2011

The Beeb's coverage is the best that it's ever been and it's currently enjoying a high in viewing figures. So they cut it.

Barbara Slater, director of BBC Sport, said:

"We are absolutely delighted that F1 will remain on the BBC.

"The sport has never been more popular with TV audiences at a 10-year high and the BBC has always stated its commitment to the big national sporting moments.

No doubt more money will be put into crap Saturday night shows that no-one cares about or is interested about.

Pubey · Jul 29, 2011

Shrimper said:
The Beeb's coverage is the best that it's ever been and it's currently enjoying a high in viewing figures. So they cut it.

No doubt more money will be put into crap Saturday night shows that no-one cares about or is interested about.

Indeed, the coverage is fantastic. Jake, Eddie and David work together really well as pundits with Martin Brundell fantastic as always. I love it when they show the head-to-head qualifying laps, fantastic stuff!

With Sky we'll have Keysey wanting to hang out of the back of the pit lane girls, Andy Gray roaring 'TIK A BOOW' at every overtake/start/pitstop, and Chris Kamara accidentally finding his way onto the track midrace.