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Mr E Driver
8,539 posts
53 months
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Now we know why EJ is not doing F1 next year.
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Matt_N
4,632 posts
71 months
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Well that's just spoiled my morning.
An utter disgrace, I've got VM cable but I'm not paying the extra for Sky sports.
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TheArchitect
985 posts
48 months
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Well I wont be watching much F1 after this season then! I do not want to pay for sky and i see no point in watching half of the F1 races! complete joke! theyve definatly lost one viewer here!
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Hunky Dory
833 posts
74 months
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Matt_N said: I've got VM cable but I'm not paying the extra for Sky sports. Wise move - It's s  t unless you want wall-to-wall football
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zaphod42
7,712 posts
24 months
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I'm sure they will spend money on it (Sky). I'm sure they will find some commentators who know a Ferrari from a HRT.
But I object to spending money on Sky. I'd rather pay a race by race sub to the BBC. Morally I don't like paying money to Murdoch (esp after recent events).
So, I think I might be someone that watches all the BBC ones that are available, and for the balance, downloads the full races a day afterwards from the 'net. Or watch RTL coverage via some means and stick 5 live on as an overlay.
Was there any mention of radio coverage?
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vescaegg
2,092 posts
36 months
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Hunky Dory said: I guarantee they will not show F1 on the same Sky Sports channel every time. (That way you could save money and subscribe to only one channel) Oh No – you will see it bounce from SS1 to SS2 and 3 from one weekend to the next, thereby ensuring you have to subscribe to the “Full Sports Package” at twice the price, because you have no idea which channel it will be on. w kers.  I bet they put practice, qualifying and the race all on different channels due to 'scheduling conflicts' or some crap.
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JonnyFive
26,730 posts
58 months
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I thought something was put in place to stop this happening?
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zaphod42
7,712 posts
24 months
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I've just realised that this is from next year - in my mind it was from the end of the current deal - I really should learn to read.
That's a hefty termination fee the BBC must be paying - wonder how the commercials worked with Bernie... I guess either way, he is quids in.
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CypherP
4,193 posts
61 months
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Disgusted by this news. I hate Sky and 10 minute advert breaks at the best of times, but I'm not paying more to watch half a season. Such a massive shame as it really is the only thing I ever really watch on TV anymore and am so passionate about. The BBC have nailed it since their takeover from ITV, but the sport just seems to change overnight these days and no one seems to be able to keep their hands away from it and just leave things the f k alone. Sky, you can f k off with your OTT sports package. I'd rather bankrupt myself by personally attending every race on the calendar than have to watch half the season at home on the beeb and pay the money-grabbing w kers for the privilege of watching the rest.
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Gun
11,701 posts
87 months
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Awful news, really can't believe it. What a money grabbing Ecclestone is.
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Sixpackpert
2,798 posts
83 months
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zaphod42 said: Was there any mention of radio coverage? BBC Article said: The BBC will have highlights on TV, online and mobile for any race it it is not showing live, and all races will be broadcast on BBC Radio 5 live. Having watched F1 for 25 odd years it's a shame that I will now only get to see half of the races of a sport that I love. I refuse to buy SKY, always have and always will. <goes to dust off the radio>
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trv8
289 posts
76 months
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After the BBC doing a fantastic job and getting veiwing figures for F1 to the highest in TEN years, they go and f k it up by sharing 50/50 with Sky. Same with the Champions League... I can watch the 1st leg at home, then have to go to the f ing pub to watch the 2nd leg, and can't see f k all anyway because there's always some f ing c nt standing in the f ing way  . That's it, I'm going for a lie down 
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brierleys
194 posts
51 months
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I suggest we all email FOM at business@formula1.com
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TheArchitect
985 posts
48 months
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Just remember whilst MotoGP isnt the best racing its a new engine formula etc next year and AFAIK will still be on the BBC next year!
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vescaegg
2,092 posts
36 months
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brierleys said: I suggest we all email FOM at business@formula1.com That will help......
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The_Gza
434 posts
120 months
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Really didn't think this was going to happen - terrible news. I'm a wavering Sky subscriber - there's no way I'm paying another £20 per month to watch every second race.
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Matt_N
4,632 posts
71 months
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That could be the case, as on VM SS 1 & 2 are an extra £14.50 or £25 depending on which package you currently have, whilst for SS 1,2,3 & 4 it is £22.50 or £28.
Plus £7 a month for HD!
Think we all need to get tweeting Jake during the forum on Sunday about this, bet they won't talk about though.
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ewolg
1,074 posts
148 months
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Heathwood said: I've barely missed a single race in 15 years and very much enjoy every F1 weekend. However, I have no interest in other sports and do not plan to spend, what, £20 extra a month(?) to watch 1 race, possibly with adverts throughout (assuming every other race is shown on free TV). Bernie, you're a c**t  Edited for inappropriate use of the C word in the heat of the moment I'm so with you there - I've never had Sky and i never will. A very sad day for any F1 fan.
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sirtyro
1,145 posts
67 months
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I wonder where this leaves Martin and DC and the rest of the team?!?! He isn't going to just commentate on half the season. Doesn't make any sense at all!!!! Really bad news. Something needs to be done about it!
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Hunky Dory
833 posts
74 months
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vescaegg said: I bet they put practice, qualifying and the race all on different channels due to 'scheduling conflicts' or some crap. Simple question - What do you think they will prioitise in the event of a clash between F1 or Man Utd vs. "Somebody else"..? Sky have more rights to sports major sports events than they have channels to put them on. Oh - That's right, that's why they have the raft of pay-per-view Box Office channels. Place your bets now. How long before F1 on PPV.. 
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