F1 claims ‘technical issue’ after severe fan backlash from Kimi Antonelli pole lap
F1 fans were irate after the racing series prevented fans from seeing the clipping of Kimi Antonelli's pole lap at Suzuka at 130R.
F1 fans were irate after the racing series prevented fans from seeing the clipping of Kimi Antonelli's pole lap at Suzuka at 130R.
"Sometimes, difficult, awkward questions have to be asked."
Danica Patrick will not return to Formula 1 coverage with Sky Sports this year as Apple picks up rights in the USA.
Apple is advertising the hiring of an original programming lead, signaling more of an emphasis for sports on the tech giant.
Netflix will share the popular "Drive to Survive" docuseries with Apple TV in return.
"I’m not going to pretend that Friday practice in the middle of the afternoon is box office television, but if it’s on ESPNEWS and then the next session is on ESPN College and then ESPN3, it doesn’t help discoverability."
“I think we have gotten some credit, maybe not as vocal or known around the industry as maybe it could have been.”
The network averaged 1.3 million viewers per race in its final season.
Netflix considered making a move for Formula One ownership as Drive to Survive helped grow the sport's popularity.
“2026 marks a transformative new era for Formula 1."
While the CEO never mentioned Apple by name, it seems pretty clear that's where F1 will end up.
The direct-to-consumer streaming service will look to continue airing live races under the new deal.
Formula 1 is expected to move from ESPN to Apple, after reports indicate ESPN won’t match Apple’s $150 million-per-year streaming offer.
The price is "far beyond" what ESPN can afford, per Puck's Dylan Byers.
"Our goal with the docuseries is to bring audiences into the heart of this journey and showcase what it takes to participate in one of the most exclusive sports arenas in the world."
However, the network might pare back its inventory on both.
The viewership drop off may be cause for concern regarding the circuit's upcoming media rights negotiations.
The circuit is reportedly seeking between $150 million and $180 million per year.
The next stop for Formula 1 is in Japan. ESPN's network carry the practice sessions in primetime and in late night,
"UFC is a fantastic property and has piqued our interest. Formula One, as well."
"A number of players are at the table."
F1 television rights in the USA could double from what ESPN is currently paying for the racing league's next contract.
NBC and Netflix are the leading candidates to pickup the package.
ESPN currently airs races in the United States.