News Details

Ecclestone excited about new era

Bernie Ecclestone has heaped praise on Channel 4 for stepping in to take over the broadcasting rights for Formula 1 after the BBC pulled out on Monday. The BBC was due to screen the sport until 2018, but the broadcaster pulled out of their contract, citing financial issues.  Channel 4 then grabbed the opportunity. Their contract will run from 2016 to 2018 and will allow them to screen ten live races with the rest being shown as highlights.  However, CEO Jay Hunt revealed the races would be aired without commercial breaks, which is great news for fans. 'Channel 4 and Formula 1 are the perfect partnership,' said Hunt. 'We've the same appetite for innovation and we'll be...
Full Story »
10y ago from PlanetF1.com 0
Share

You May Also Be Interested In...

Channel 4 taking over F1 rights from BBC

Britain's Channel 4 reported on Monday it would broadcast 10 live...
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com

Channel 4 to broadcast F1 in 2016 as BBC dumps coverage

The BBC has confirmed it will terminate its contract to broadcast...
10y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com

F1 supremo Ecclestone ‘ pleased’ as Channel 4...

Bernie Ecclestone has finally confirmed that the BBC will no longer...
10y ago from ThisIsF1.com

OPINION: How ITV make a success of UK F1 coverage

Respected British broadcasting news outlet Broadcast is reporting that...
10y ago from JWGrandPrix.com

Elsewhere On The Network

Popular On MGPToday.com

Marc Marquez takes victory in the MotoGP Sprint race...

Ducati’s Marc Marquez secured his third Sprint victory of the 2026...

Marc Marquez secures MotoGP pole position at Balaton...

Marc Marquez claimed his second pole position of the 2026 MotoGP season...

Popular On IndyCarToday.com

Popular On TotalWRC.com

Popular On GunnersToday.com

From France: Arsenal ready to poach defender from PSG...

Arsenal are reportedly eyeing up a potential transfer raid on their recent...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com

'They might…' – Arsenal tipped to make...

Arsenal are being tipped to make two signings in attack this summer by...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Crazy money: Liverpool & Arsenal should walk away...

Liverpool and Arsenal have been linked with Bradley Barcola in recent...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Sources: How Man United have moved ahead of Arsenal...

Manchester United now look to be the favourites for the transfer of...
6h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Comments

Hottest News

LIVE: 2026 F1 Monaco Grand Prix - Qualifying

Follow all the action live from qualifying for... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com

Monaco Grand Prix Free Practice 3 - Results

Full results from Free Practice 3 for the Monaco... Read More »
2h ago from F1i.com

Recent News


2014 GPToday.com
GPToday.com is not responsible for the news headlines and associated descriptions and images it indexes, the content of externally linked sites or the comments & postings of its users.

This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V.