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German broadcaster calls for F1 to improve show

RTL, Formula 1's free-to-air broadcaster in Germany, wants the sport to improve before committing to future broadcasting. We reported last week that, with the traditional market already losing its grand prix in 2015, Germany's main television host may now also be eyeing the F1 exit. 'It is said that RTL will invest all its energy into football,' said the Hamburger Morgenpost. An RTL spokesman, however, replied that the channel in fact does want to keep F1 on its books, and has begun relevant 'talks'. The report said RTL is pushing for a reduction in its annual fee, estimated at a huge $50 million per year. Writing in Forbes, F1 business journalist Christian Sylt said the RTL deal has...
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