F1 going to Sky

I certainly wont be paying into Sky for any of the F1 stuff, and if that means I dont get to see it then so be it....

BBC is the natural home for F1, and this is the stuff we pay our license fees for, i certainly dont pay mine for eastenders or any of the other rubbish they churn out

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Originally Posted by Robinho

the potential for the non-live races on BBC to be "full" rather than highlights is the only chink of light so far for me. I could live with watching it in the evening as long as it was the whole race

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This is interesting. The initial annoucement was that the BBC was showing half the races and "highlights" of the other half. Now there's talk of the highlights actually be full, but delayed, broadcasts of the races. Was the apparent change a case of Bernie, the BBC and Sky reacting to the public backlash (unlikely, given the time frame) or a deliberate attempt to trick fans? They announce that there will only be highlights and then change it to full-but-delayed races thereby getting people to think "it's not so bad after all" and not focusing on how bad this is for the average F1 fan. Put your tinfoil hats on people!

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Originally Posted by Hawkmoon

This is interesting. The initial annoucement was that the BBC was showing half the races and "highlights" of the other half. Now there's talk of the highlights actually be full, but delayed, broadcasts of the races. Was the apparent change a case of Bernie, the BBC and Sky reacting to the public backlash (unlikely, given the time frame) or a deliberate attempt to trick fans? They announce that there will only be highlights and then change it to full-but-delayed races thereby getting people to think "it's not so bad after all" and not focusing on how bad this is for the average F1 fan. Put your tinfoil hats on people!

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Very good point. Typical Bernie 'negotiations'. Initial announcement sounds like madness, before a follow up announcement which makes things sound less bad. Don't fall for it people. The only thing this man understands is his bank balance. Don't pay for Sky, and, as tough as it will be, don't watch any BBC coverage either. If we speak with our feet the powers that be in the sport will see what a huge mistake pay-per-view is.

This could be good for F1 (shock horror)

BBC can still broadcast delayed races but at a fraction of the cost allowing Ben to watch "Inspirational Planes of the 70's" on BBC3 or something and Sky can invest in F1 and if they do the same as they have for Football, actually improve it as well.

OK, you will not have live feed on the BBC for some races but that is your choice. The BBC to me is a waste of money, apart from Radio 2 on occasions and the odd sporting event but others claim that our lives will end if funding for the BBC stops. This way it is a compromise that caters for everyone.

Since five years I have to pay if i want to follow F1, ofcourse it´s expensive, but i pay. Viasat cover all aspect of the competition.

If you are interested and a fan, pay.

There are óther countries in Europe than Brittian or would some like that all races are runned in England?

How much does actually a Sky Sports subscription cost? I tried to look it up on the Sky website but it's confusing as hell.

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Originally Posted by Dave B

In the various meetings that Cameron and the Murdochs had both before and after the election, I'd be amazed if the subject of weakening the BBC didn't come up. Remember the PM describing the prospect of BBC cuts as "delicious", and the allegation that Cameron and James Murdoch did a deal in 2008 on top-slicing the licence fee. The relationship between the government and the Murdochs stinks to high heaven, and with due respect to any Italians reading this, even Silvio Berlusconi would be ashamed to be part of this.

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ZING!!!!!

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Originally Posted by Dr. Krogshöj

How much does actually a Sky Sports subscription cost? I tried to look it up on the Sky website but it's confusing as hell.

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Cheapest option is £39.75 per month, minimum 12 month contract. If you want Sky Sports in HD (BBC1 currently broadcasts F1 in HD at no extra cost) it's £50 per month.

Join Sky TV with the Sky Sports Pack - Sky Sports with Sky - Join now

The digibox is currently free but has a £30 setup fee for new customers.

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Originally Posted by Dave B

Cheapest option is £39.75 per month, minimum 12 month contract. If you want Sky Sports in HD (BBC1 currently broadcasts F1 in HD at no extra cost) it's £50 per month.

Join Sky TV with the Sky Sports Pack - Sky Sports with Sky - Join now

The digibox is currently free but has a £30 setup fee for new customers.

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Yep, I really doubt that we'll be spending to watch F1.

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Originally Posted by Bezza

Unlawful indeed, I wouldn't personally do it, but I don't have any issue with you doing that, unless you are anti-Murdoch due to the current criminal investigations. If you refuse to buy Murdoch material on this basis, yet partake in illegal activity yourself, then that is highly hypocritical.

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Wow, nice moral compass there matey. There's a universe (not just a world) of difference between watching an illegal feed and phone hacking......... By your reasoning everyone is highly hypocritical because we all do illegal things from time to time.