F1 going to Sky

[Hawkmoon]

I suppose that means Australians are screwed. I can't see Channel 10 getting the Sky broadcast as I think Sky Sports is part of Foxtel (pay TV) down here. I'm pissed! Bernie's a ****wit and if the teams agree with this move they can go **** themselves!

[Bruce D]

This is all very sad. I know I don't live in the UK and in SA we've had only pay-satellite F1 for the past 5 years or more, so all it really does is effect who does the commentary for us, but it's sad for UK people. Most people here don't get to see the races.

All I can see this doing is boosting the illegal torrents of the races as people will flock to them.

[Bruce D]

So much for keeping F1 free-to-air | Comment

Actually it's quite funny reading that from my perspective cos I've been paying about GBP600 a year for my F1 coverage for more than 5 years now, so welcome to my world UK people.

[Sonic]

*slow hand clap*

Bravo Bernie. Your senile ways have finally killed the sport you helped create. The greed of the man knows no bounds; unwilling to take a bit of a cut in broadcast fees during this time of worldwide austerity, he does a complete 180 and takes the sport to pay per view.

Well here's some news for ya Bernard, old chum. I ain't paying. Nor will I be watching the few races you 'permit' me to watch on the beeb. I can't see your sponsors being too pleased. Oh but I'm sure you can steady the ship by taking F1 to those oh so popular new markets.

[ArrowsFA1]

BBC/Sky/F1 2012+. Found out last night, no idea how it will work yet I'm out of contract, will calmly work through options Not impressed

https://twitter.com/#!/MBrundleF1/st...54735444901888

[SGWilko]

Can't believe we haven't had a single poster laughing at this decision as we all seem to be in agreement and theres plenty of potential fish in here lol.

He'll be online later no doubt......

[Sonic]

Actually it's quite funny reading that from my perspective cos I've been paying about GBP600 a year for my F1 coverage for more than 5 years now, so welcome to my world UK people.

No, not welcome to your world. I don't have 600 to spend on a couple of hours of tv every other week...

So my world will now be F1 free. Think of all the spare time I'm gonna have...I could write a book!

[SGWilko]

No, not welcome to your world. I don't have 600 to spend on a couple of hours of tv every other week...

So my world will now be F1 free. Think of all the spare time I'm gonna have...I could write a book!

I paid £50 half way through the ninetysomethingorother season just to be rid of the dreaded ITV adverts, but that was when I had SKY basic package and before the recession took a hold......

Not doing it this time around.

[BDunnell]

So my world will now be F1 free. Think of all the spare time I'm gonna have...I could write a book!

Maybe on the history of TV sports coverage?

[Dave B]

Formula 1 teams seek clarification on new BBC/Sky television deal - F1 news - AUTOSPORT.com

Whitmarsh wants more details from Mr E and wonders whether this could breach Concorde Agreement.