Formula One to return to BBC TV

[Mr.Sam]

Damn :(
I like the current set up on itv with the commentaters and interviewers they currently have, but hopefully the bbc can do just as good or better

The BBC has secured the television rights to show Formula One in the UK from the 2009 season. The five-year deal for an undisclosed fee marks F1's return to BBC screens 12 years after it switched to ITV.
The contract covers all platforms and will see F1 broadcast on the BBC Sport website, as well as on TV and radio.
F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone said he was "delighted", adding: "The BBC has some innovative ideas to consolidate and expand our UK fan base."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7306123.stm

[@xP]

At least there won't be adverts half way through a race.
Glad BBC have got the rights.

I agree with you, lets hope BBC can live up to ITVs standards.

[Smiddy]

Good. ITV's coverage annoys me.

Does this mean the end of the Eastenders omnibus on a sunday? :P

I'm not sure how BBC will be able to fit the night race into their schedule :S But that's not my problem is it! Bring it on :D

[United.Road]

no more martin brundle!!!!!!! nooooooooooo!!!!!!

[Aflux]

Good. ITV's coverage annoys me.

Does this mean the end of the Eastenders omnibus on a sunday? :P

I'm not sure how BBC will be able to fit the night race into their schedule :S But that's not my problem is it! Bring it on :D
Same was ITV does :D

I'm glad.

[Blue]

I liked Martin Brundle :( He was the only voice i recognised

[Nereo]

This may sound ignorant but does it really matter what channel has it?

its all the same

[Aflux]

This may sound ignorant but does it really matter what channel has it?

its all the same
Wrong.

That's like saying dark and milk chocolate are the same. Sure they're both chocolates but they're not the same.

[Florx]

Good analogy. +rep.

Anyway I think that BBC will do a better job.

[StefanCampbell]

NO MORE COMMERCIAL BREAKS EVERY 10 SECONDS WOOOO! bbc will also probably sign ITV's commentators as they're going to be out of a job. And BBC will stick eastenders on BBC2 on race days? :P

[Smiddy]

NO MORE COMMERCIAL BREAKS EVERY 10 SECONDS WOOOO! bbc will also probably sign ITV's commentators as they're going to be out of a job. And BBC will stick eastenders on BBC2 on race days? :P
Alright smarty, no need to brag! Their might be athletics or skiing on though!

[Mr.Sam]

I don't really mind ITV's ad breaks - of course I would prefer none but ITV tend to have adverts when nothings happening e.g. when the safety car is out.

they often have the adverts early (couple of minutes before the start of the hour or :30 past) depending on the situation

plus when the adverts are on I tend to go get supplies as I know not much will be happening.


NO MORE COMMERCIAL BREAKS EVERY 10 SECONDS WOOOO! bbc will also probably sign ITV's commentators as they're going to be out of a job. And BBC will stick eastenders on BBC2 on race days? :P

[bizzle]

Hope ther`s no adverts every 15mins.

[Blue]

Hope ther`s no adverts every 15mins.

There won't be BBC=Advert Free!

[Andeeh]

Its ok news no more ads tbh they have to sign commentators i would have thought.


dno about presenter tho.

[Aflux]

There won't be BBC=Advert Free!
Only because we pay for it ;)

[CJW93]

I heard that Richard Hammond would be presenting? But the top gear series film whilst the F1 season is taking place. I think that they should keep the commentators and have May, Clarkson and Hammond presenting it that would be brilliant.

[Smiddy]

I heard that Richard Hammond would be presenting? But the top gear series film whilst the F1 season is taking place. I think that they should keep the commentators and have May, Clarkson and Hammond presenting it that would be brilliant.
Clarkson hates F1. May probably isn't too keen on it either, the only enthusiast is Richard.
They will probably try to adopt former British racers, like Damon Hill, just as an example. Maybe someone like Eddie Irvine would be someone they're interested in.

[CJW93]

Clarkson hates F1. May probably isn't too keen on it either, the only enthusiast is Richard.
They will probably try to adopt former British racers, like Damon Hill, just as an example. Maybe someone like Eddie Irvine would be someone they're interested in.

What are you talking about? You obviously haven't watched to much top gear. The 24 hour race at Silverstone in the past series and the team top gear car has to be taken apart to get fixed, didn't you hear Clarkson saying " Ive been watching f1 for years now and I have never seen a car looking like that two and a 1/2 hour before a race." You dont watch f1 for years if your not an enthusiast.

And with Hammond remember also in the previous series where Hammond drives Alonso's 2005 season car. He says before that he was watching it in the office saying that he doesn't like it and wonders why they payed so much.

Clarkson would be brilliant for the job
Case Closed

[Smiddy]

What are you talking about? You obviously haven't watched to much top gear. The 24 hour race at Silverstone in the past series and the team top gear car has to be taken apart to get fixed, didn't you hear Clarkson saying " Ive been watching f1 for years now and I have never seen a car looking like that two and a 1/2 hour before a race." You dont watch f1 for years if your not an enthusiast.

And with Hammond remember also in the previous series where Hammond drives Alonso's 2005 season car. He says before that he was watching it in the office saying that he doesn't like it and wonders why they payed so much.

Clarkson would be brilliant for the job
Case Closed
lol yeah i haven't watched top gear much at all...
I could of sworn they said it the other way around but whatever, I don't mind admitting I'm wrong.

[Aflux]

That would be brilliant - what an idea.

Infact,

/me emails the BBC.

Edit: No need haha - http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/sporteditors/2008/03/bbc_back_on_the_f1_starting_gr.html