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Ecclestone says no to YouTube F1 broadcasts

Bernie Ecclestone Formula 1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone has ruled out the broadcasting of grands prix on the internet. However Ecclestone has acknowledged that despite his disparagement of things like social media, the sport must develop in this area. Forbes reports that plans are afoot for an enhanced digital media department for Formula 1, with more staff to develop a better website, app and Twitter experience, and eventually Facebook page. But Formula 1 business journalist Christian Sylt says Formula 1 'will never upload race footage to YouTube as it could cannibalise its television rights deals'. Asked if Formula 1's YouTube channel will have any actual track footage of the cars,...
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