F1:BBC reveals comprehensive coverage for 2009
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Along with thousands of F1 petrol heads, I rejoiced at the demise of James Allen and the ITV coverage of F1 and with it the BBC’s re-capture of motorsports Jewel in the crown. At times it (ITV coverage) was brilliant but it also left us shouting at the tv screen or tearing our hair out at the crazy decision to leave the race at critical times to feed the pockets of the ITV executives!
In what seemed to be an everlasting wait, the BBC have annouced the comprehensive coverage that will kick off in Melbourne next month (27th March). Check out the 2008 F1 Season Review Here.
F1 returns to BBC television for the first time in 12 years and there will be extensive coverage on network TV, red button, radio, online and mobile.
BBC One will carry live coverage of all 17 Grands Prix and every qualifying session except that in Brazil, which will be shown on BBC Two.
And every single on-track session can be watched on the red button or online.
Jake Humphrey will present the TV coverage, joined by 13-time Grand Prix winner David Coulthard and former team boss Eddie Jordan as pundits.
The pit lane reporters will be Ted Kravitz and Lee McKenzie.
F1 fans will be able to customise their viewing experience through the BBC’s multi-platform offering with options such as: split-screen action; a live leaderboard; in-car cameras; choice of commentary; live online streaming; live text; interactive forums; circuit guides; and blogs. More information on all the options can be seen on the BBC website.
