News Details
Ecclestone not confirming BBC's F1 exit
Bernie Ecclestone is refusing to confirm that Formula 1's free-to-air British broadcaster is pulling out of the sport. British newspapers this week said the BBC has now decided to stop broadcasting F1 with immediate effect due to cost cuts, despite an ongoing contract. The reports also said the BBC would be replaced by ITV, to take over the role of sharing Britain's coverage with the pay channel Sky. But F1 supremo Ecclestone said: 'The bottom line is that they (BBC) are cutting back on all types of sport and if we really, really, really had to, we'd say ‘You have got a contract and you better get on with it'. 'They can't leave the contract early,' he told publications...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
OPINION: How ITV make a success of UK F1 coverage
Respected British broadcasting news outlet Broadcast is reporting that...
10y ago from JWGrandPrix.com
ITV linked with shock new F1 deal
Speculation that Formula 1 coverage in Britain could switch from the BBC...
10y ago from Motorsport.com
Ecclestone gives the Michelin man a flat
XPB Images
A massive strategic misjudgment on Michelin's part...
10y ago from F1i.com
UK F1 coverage to switch from ITV as BBC backs out
Terrestrial coverage of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship in the...
10y ago from TheCheckeredFlag....
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
MotoGP considering reducing riders to one bike from...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Toprak Razgatlioglu makes “really big step” in...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Luca Marini: ‘It’s important that we riders stay...
Luca Marini has called on the MotoGP grid to “stay united” over...
8h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Alex Marquez suffers fractures in frightening Catalan...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Alexander Rossi involved in multi-car crash in...
Monday afternoon held a short practice session for the NTT IndyCar...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Indianapolis 500 – Qualifying results
Late Sunday afternoon, the starting order for the 110th Indianapolis 500...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Rookie Dennis Hauger and overcoming the uncomfortable...
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
The milk of choice for every 2026 Indy 500 driver
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Toyota “nervous” of Hyundai threat ahead of WRC...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
The mental challenge WRC leader Elfyn Evans faces at...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Why returning to the WRC podium was so important for...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
How Sebastien Ogier’s near-perfect Rally Portugal...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal preparing £100m-plus move for 29-G/A...
Arsenal are interested in signing Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid at...
45m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Thierry Henry sends 'special thanks' to Arsenal...
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has sent a message to Mikel Arteta and the...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal legend David Seaman predicts UCL winner after...
Arsenal legend David Seaman has given his prediction for the UEFA...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
How Mikel Arteta celebrated Arsenal's title victory as...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta spent part of the evening celebrating with...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
'Michael Schumacher made me p*** in a bucket' claims F1...
An F1 insider has revealed some quotes from an F1... Read More »
55m ago from GPFans.com
Mercedes told Max Verstappen will retire at Red Bull
Max Verstappen will retire at Red Bull, according... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Why Christian Horner tried to block ‘dangerous' Max...
Helmut Marko has revealed that Christian Horner... Read More »
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
