News Details
Ecclestone refuses to renegotiate BBC's F1 contract
The BBC announced this week that it must find savings of £35 million ($53m) from its sports budget over the next year, leading to many believing it could wield its axe on its Formula 1 coverage. Currently the British Broadcaster shows half the races live and the remainder as a highlights package as part of a deal it struck with Sky TV, which took over the exclusive rights in the United Kingdom from 2012. However Bernie Ecclestone has made it clear that he won't renegotiate their contract until it comes to an end in 2018. "We had a chat with them today," he told the Telegraph. "What they would like to do is not spend as much money. They want to know if they can...
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Ecclestone grants Austin extra time to pay hosting fee
The United States Grand Prix, hosted at Austin's Circuit of the Americas,...
9y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Hamilton not worried by Rosberg's recent pole streak
Lewis Hamilton says he's not bothered by team-mate Nico Rosberg's recent...
9y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Ecclestone happy with similar grid for 2016 F1
Ecclestone happy with similar grid for 2016 F1 Bernie Ecclestone says he...
9y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Force India needs Aston Martin deal - Perez
Force India remains in talks with Aston Martin about a possible tie-up...
9y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Why 2026 is the right time for Ducati to field six...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
Fabio Quartararo pushes for Yamaha V4, blames gap to...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Lap times revealed from Ducati's Balaton Park test...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez shares initial reaction to new MotoGP...
Marc Marquez shared his verdict on the new Balaton Park MotoGP circuit...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Nolan Siegel predicts new Arrow McLaren shop will...
Arrow McLaren recently announced details for its new IndyCar race shop,...
9h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Alex Palou claims FOX’s investment will be...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
How Palou can clinch his fourth IndyCar championship...
Alex Palou is the man of the moment in IndyCar, and currently holds a 121...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
FOX Corporation acquires one-third stake in IndyCar...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Future second Asian/Pacific event behind WRC calendar...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Sebastien Ogier sets sights on WRC 2025 title push
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera relieved to finally achieve...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Rally Finland: Kalle Rovanpera takes historic home...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Multiple PL clubs contact Real Madrid over possible...
Real Madrid have reportedly been waiting to receive a concrete offer for...
6h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Report: Arsenal ‘reignite interest' in Serie A...
There's been news trickling in today that suggests Arsenal still have work...
8h ago from FreshArsenal.com
Arsenal vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction and Betting Tips...
Club football returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend...
8h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Ballon d'Or 2025 nominees confirmed: Liverpool,...
The nominations for this year's Ballon d'Or are in, with some big names at...
9h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Daniel Ricciardo has already handed Cadillac their biggest...
Cadillac have been linked with a number of... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
Max Verstappen highlights where McLaren has...
Max Verstappen has proclaimed that McLaren's... Read More »
8h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Lewis Hamilton potential Ferrari replacement mentioned as...
F1 might be on holiday but the stories never stop... Read More »
3h ago from RacingNews365.com
