Future Rally Media Coverage

Is it just me, or does the Motors TV coverage of the Wrc suck really bad? How can they even call it Wrc Rally Finland preview when all there is basicly is a review of last years rally finland?

What da**** is happening with the wrc?

I read the choice for promoter next year is either something from South Africa, Eurosport, something from the FIA or Red Bull. I hope it is either Eurosport or Red Bull as they would appear at first glance to be the most cashed up.

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Originally Posted by Plan9

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Originally Posted by Plan9

I read the choice for promoter next year is either something from South Africa, Eurosport, something from the FIA or Red Bull. I hope it is either Eurosport or Red Bull as they would appear at first glance to be the most cashed up.

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This was widely reported in Autosport, Motorsport news, and GP week some weeks ago.

With Eurosport supposedly running merged ERC / IRC, as well as WTCC, I can see then counting against them to a huge extent.

Too many eggs, one basket etc...

The sooner it's announced the better. Then teams, sponsors, drivers, etc can make plans for next year. The lack of Live coverage of the Power stages this year has been disappointing. Why aren't they on the WRC website?


If it was Eurosport, then they need to guarantee the times of coverage; it's no good coming on 10-15 minutes late because of over running snooker/tennis....

Eurosport would be great choice, best times of WRC during past 20 years were on Eurosport. Winning combination.

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Originally Posted by AndyRAC

If it was Eurosport, then they need to guarantee the times of coverage; it's no good coming on 10-15 minutes late because of over running snooker/tennis....

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There's other form of sports besides rallying (!) and ES has contracts to fulfill. Problably rallying is not their first priority because of TV ratings.

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Originally Posted by cali

There's other form of sports besides rallying (!) and ES has contracts to fulfill. Problably rallying is not their first priority because of TV ratings.

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Yes, of course. But that's no good for the WRC stakeholders. They need a guaranteed time slot. Maybe there should be a Eurosport Motorsports channel.

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Originally Posted by AndyRAC

The sooner it's announced the better. Then teams, sponsors, drivers, etc can make plans for next year. The lack of Live coverage of the Power stages this year has been disappointing. Why aren't they on the WRC website?


If it was Eurosport, then they need to guarantee the times of coverage; it's no good coming on 10-15 minutes late because of over running snooker/tennis....

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They can do 24+ hours Le Mans live, why not Rallies also. If not on the main channel, it could be on Eurosport2 in some cases.

But Le Mans 24h happens only once a year, so not very good comparison material.