News Details
BBC confirms it is dropping F1 coverage, Channel 4 steps in
XPB Images
The BBC has confirmed it will no longer broadcast Formula One as part of a cost saving initiative, with Channel 4 taking over the rights in the UK. Having originally held full exclusive rights to cover F1 in the UK since 2009, the BBC agreed to share with Sky Sports from 2012 in order to cut costs, retaining just half of the races live. However, BBC Sport has been asked to save £35million from 2016 and has terminated its contract to broadcast F1 as it represents a large percentage of the required saving. "The current financial position of the BBC means some tough and unwanted choices have to be made," said Barbara Slater, the BBC's director of sport....
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Channel 4 replaces BBC in new UK TV deal
Red Bull/Getty Images Channel 4 has confirmed that it will show Formula 1...
9y ago from F1Zone.net
Breaking News: BBC confirm early end to F1 contract
The BBC have confirmed as many had predicted that it is going to terminate...
9y ago from F1Hub.net
ITV could step in as BBC considers dumping F1 early
Formula 1's free-to-air coverage in the United Kingdom could switch from...
9y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
BBC terminates F1 contract, Channel 4 takes over
The BBC has announced that it has terminated its contract to cover Formula...
9y ago from Motorsport.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Why Jorge Martin burst into tears at MotoGP Hungarian...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez: ‘My exceptional 2025 MotoGP season...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Yamaha confirms its V4 will race at MotoGP San Marino...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Why Yamaha was disappointing on 2026 MotoGP rider...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar's Alex Palou is not on Red Bull's F1...
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Chip Ganassi shuts down Alex Palou and Red Bull F1...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar partners with iRacing for standalone video...
The NTT IndyCar Series will feature in a new branded video game title,...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Winners and losers of IndyCar Snap-On Milwaukee Mile...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
FIA promises WRC investment following commercial...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Fast WRC Paraguay stages promise “plenty of...
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
FIA launches tender process for new WRC promoter
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Esteban Ocon's wild childhood dream: 'I wanted to buy...
No description available...
2w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arteta: Saka hamstring injuries a big concern
Mikel Arteta has admitted Bukayo Saka's hamstring injuries are a big...
49m ago from SkySports.com
New signing profile: Eberechi Eze
With Kai Havertz suffering another untimely injury, Arsenal jumped at the...
1h ago from Arseblog.com
Fabrizio Romano says Arsenal 'on the verge' of new...
Arsenal are on the verge of a deal to sign Bayer Leverkusen's versatile...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'Here we go soon!' - Fabrizio Romano claims Arsenal...
Arsenal are close to securing the services of Bayer Leverkusen defender...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 2025 Dutch Grand Prix – FP1 Results
Lando Norris went fastest in the opening... Read More »
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
LIVE: 2025 F1 Dutch Grand Prix - Zandvoort Free Practice 2
Follow along live with all the action from... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
LIVE: 2025 F1 Dutch Grand Prix - Zandvoort Free Practice 1
Follow along live with all the action from... Read More »
5h ago from RacingNews365.com
