ITV broadcast every round of the 2007 Formula 1 World Championship. But how much of the action was missed during advert breaks?
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ITV Sport to broadcast in HD… but not F1?
Posted onSome time ago I started putting a bit of cash to one side so that when ITV finally arranged to broadcast F1 in high definition I could run out and buy a HD TV. Predictably enough there’s been little sign of progress towards HD. I gave up hope of seeing a race in HD last … Continue reading ITV Sport to broadcast in HD… but not F1?
Autosport to launch video service
Posted onF1 news site Autosport will launch a new video service called Autosport TV on August 20th. A demo version of the service that went live for subscribers today features clips from recent touring car races and world rally championship rounds, as well as an interview with Spyker F1 driver Adrian Sutil. It’s not yet known … Continue reading Autosport to launch video service
Damon Hill to commentate at Hungary
Posted onDamon Hill will be joining ITV’s commentary team for next week’s Hungarian Grand Prix. The ITV team made the announcement following their coverage of today’s British Touring Car races. He is expected to be joining James Allen in the commentary box in place of Martin Brundle, who usually misses the Hungarian race.
The Ben Evans Column: Rant
Posted onMaybe its because of my bad run of results in Formula Vee, or maybe its because, Canada and Europe excepted, Formula One is rather boring this year, but I have spent the past couple of weeks feeling unusually indifferent towards motor racing. I think partly its because once I start feeling a bit down towards … Continue reading The Ben Evans Column: Rant
Murray Walker vs James Allen
Posted onBritish F1 fans – will you be tuning in to BBC Radio 5 Live’s qualifying and race broadcasts with Murray Walker this weekend? Or will you be sticking with ITV’s James Allen for the European Grand Prix? I’m in a bind – I’ve always been a huge Murray Walker fan (and was thrilled to interview … Continue reading Murray Walker vs James Allen
Honda launches F1 web TV on new site
Posted onHonda have re-launched their F1 website with a video section bringing behind-the-scenes footage of the team to fans. The web TV channel includes a series of special features on the team presented by journalist Alistair Weaver. It also includes a section encouraging F1 fans to upload their own video content.
Watching F1 in the cinema
Posted onFormula 1 made its big-screen live debut last weekend – 30 Vue cinemas showed the British Grand Prix live. I wasn’t able to go because I was at the race but my brother did. With F1 in the Cinemas rolling out across the country for the rest of his season, here’s what he told me … Continue reading Watching F1 in the cinema
How much of the race did you see?
Posted onDid you watch the French Grand Prix on ITV? How much of the race do you think you missed because of advert breaks? The race lasted a whisker over 90 minutes. That’s the same as a football match – and ITV certainly wouldn’t contemplate putting adverts on while a match is being played. Jon McKnight … Continue reading How much of the race did you see?
F1 to make HD debut in Britain
Posted onFormula 1 will be screened in high definition in the UK for the first time on the weekend of the British Grand Prix. But the high definition coverage will not be offered on public television – it will only be screened at 30 of the Vue cinemas around the country. Vue are charging a very … Continue reading F1 to make HD debut in Britain
ITV defends Canada F1 coverage
Posted onAngry F1 fans stormed the ITV forums after the broadcaster brought coverage of the Canadian Grand Prix to an abrupt end following Lewis Hamilton’s maiden Grand Prix win. There was no coverage of the press conference or much analysis at all of the British star’s first win, not to mention an action-packed race which also … Continue reading ITV defends Canada F1 coverage
James Allen’s 100th Grand Prix
Posted onSix years ago James Allen officially took over the ITV mike from Murray Walker. He had done a few live F1 broadcasts for ITV before then, and last weekend saw him rack up his 100th. So it was quite fitting that the Canadian Grand Prix should be won by Lewis Hamilton – Allen makes no … Continue reading James Allen’s 100th Grand Prix
FOM makes Youtube remove Kubica crash videos
Posted onTwenty four hours after Robert Kubica’s shocking crash in the Canadian Grand Prix, Formula One Management forced YouTube to remove video footage of the Pole’s miraculous escape. FOM are entirely legally correct to pursue copyright infringement. But it doesn’t stop it from being a futile waste of time and resources. I fail to see how … Continue reading FOM makes Youtube remove Kubica crash videos
The Hamilton hype-ometer reloaded
Posted onSteve Ryder welcomed ITV’s viewers to the coverage of the Canadian Grand Prix: We make no apologies if our race build-up is dominated by Lewis Hamilton because F1 itself is dominated by Lewis Hamilton The hype-ometer has gone into overdrive following the British star’s maiden pole position – with one newspaper even claiming he’s “about … Continue reading The Hamilton hype-ometer reloaded
ITV lying about Lewis
Posted onITV’s introduction to the Canadian Grand Prix qualifying seriously misrepresented the reality of McLaren’s Monaco Grand Prix strategy. The British media kicked up a stink after the Monaco race insisting that McLaren had deliberately ordered Lewis Hamilton to stay behind Fernando Alonso. The truth about the scenario emerged over a week ago. But ITV’s opening … Continue reading ITV lying about Lewis
Debate: The best ITV F1 title theme tune
Posted onA light-hearted debate this afternoon, I thought. ITV have been bringing F1 races to us in Britain live for over a decade. From the original funky Jamiroquai theme, to the Bachman Turner Overdrive remix, to today’s Moby tune, which is the best? Check out the videos below and pick your favourite.
Will Setanta grab high-def F1?
Posted onAn emerging player in British television broadcasting could have an important role to play in whether UK viewers get to see Formula 1 in high definition any time soon. Last week Bernie Ecclestone confirmed that F1 will be available in HD by the end of 2007. But means will have to be found for each … Continue reading Will Setanta grab high-def F1?
F1 will get HD coverage this year
Posted onBernie Ecclestone has finally confirmed that F1 fans will be able to watch the sport in high definition later this year. It is not clear whether or when ITV will be able to broadcast the HD feed for UK viewers, but ITV Sport did acquire the necessary equipment earlier this year. Global satellite broadcasting company … Continue reading F1 will get HD coverage this year
Ross Brawn slates ITV F1 coverage
Posted onThe poor quality of current F1 TV coverage has finally been given regard by an important figure in the F1 community. Ross Brawn, on sabbatical from Ferrari, has watched the first three races of the F1 season on TV from the UK and reckoned: It’s a very frustrating business to watch F1 on British TV. … Continue reading Ross Brawn slates ITV F1 coverage
Hamilton “worth ?���ܣ10m” – and good for TV!
Posted onLewis Hamilton could earn up to ?���ܣ10m in brand endorsements in only his first year of Formula 1. And his swashbuckling start has given British F1 TV audiences a much-needed boost. ITV has also seen a boost in its F1 TV audiences. Hamilton’s vigorous defence against Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen in the Malaysian Grand … Continue reading Hamilton “worth ?���ܣ10m” – and good for TV!