![]() October 22nd – USA (Circuit of the Americas) – Sky ( pick 4) September 17th – Singapore (Marina Bay) – Sky ( pick 8) July 16th – Britain (Silverstone) – Channel 4 ( pick 1) June 11th – Canada (Montreal) – Channel 4 ( pick 3) May 28th – Monaco (Monaco) – Sky ( pick 5) March 27th – Australia (Melbourne) – Sky ( pick 6)Īpril 16th – Bahrain (Sakhir) – Channel 4 ( pick 9) Clearly airing Japan live would be unfavourable for the commercial broadcaster as the advertising around the race would sell at a lower price. The best time slot left is Bahrain, meaning that Channel 4 pick Bahrain (pick 9). Sky picking Singapore (pick 8) comes into play later as it increases the chances of Channel 4 airing both Japan and Malaysia live. Mexico rated really well for Channel 4, so I fully expect them to pick Mexico again. With the latter stages of the calendar sorted, I’ve brought some tactical voting into the equation. One impact of Sky airing Monaco live means that Channel 4’s highlights would be up against the FA Cup final.Īs of yet, no one has anything automatically, but Channel 4 picking Mexico (pick 7) means that Sky automatically get Brazil (pick 20). We could see Sky pick Bahrain instead of Monaco because of the favourable timeslot, but history in 20 suggests this is unlikely. Monaco and Australia are standard picks, Monaco being a blue ribbon race whilst Australia is the season opener and perhaps holds slightly more value being a week later this year compared with last. There’s no need to waste a pick on either of those two races at this stage in the game. But, as referenced above, Sky are guaranteed either Brazil or Mexico as Channel 4 of the ‘three races or more’ rule. This may look odd at first sight, with no Brazil or Mexico. Moving on, I think we will see Sky pick USA, Monaco and Australia (picks 4 to 6). So, common sense says to go for Canada, which is not up against any sporting competition and therefore should rate well live on free-to-air television. Because Sky cannot broadcast three races in a row exclusively live, Channel 4 are guaranteed one of USA, Mexico or Brazil live anyway. Terrible scheduling, really. After that, it is a choice between Canada, USA, Mexico and Brazil. Alongside that, if the other motor racing schedules don’t change, it clashes with the German MotoGP and falls on the same weekend as the New York ePrix. Unfortunately, that changed to July 16th meaning another clash with the Wimbledon final. In the provisional schedule, Britain was scheduled for July 9th. Britain, being the home race, and Abu Dhabi remaining the final race on the calendar. Britain and Abu Dhabi are expected, if not mandatory picks. When I did this post for 2016, I managed to get 19 out of the 21 picks right, only Hungary and Japan were incorrect! It would be pretty good if I managed to go the full distance this year, but I’m not expecting miracles.Ĭhannel 4 pick Britain, Abu Dhabi and Canada (picks 1 to 3). Whilst small in terms of viewing figures compared with Formula 1, both events are big enough to reduce Formula 1’s numbers slightly. However, there are other motor sport related events that may influence the pick order, such as MotoGP and Formula E. ![]() No Paralympics to worry about, and horse racing is moving to ITV. In terms of obstacles for Channel 4 next year, there are none. Germany was dropped from the 2015 calendar after BBC’s and Sky’s plans were publicly confirmed, but the picks stayed the same, meaning BBC were able to broadcast three races in a row live. If a race is dropped from the calendar, the picks do not change retrospectively. There are 20 races on the calendar, so Channel 4 will screen ten races live with Sky screening ten races exclusively live. This continues until every race has been picked. – Channel 4 pick three races (pick 1, 2 and 3) The remainder of the calendar stays the same, I suspect 2018 may see a bigger shake up assuming Liberty Media’s takeover of the Formula One Group is successful. The main change is that China and Bahrain swap places, the rest of the calendar remains remarkedly stable, but as we’re about to find out some have changed dates slightly. ![]() So, no incumbent champion and no German round. It is tradition for The F1 Broadcasting Blog each year to predict the pick order with some success! ![]() The 2017 calendar features no German Grand Prix. As regular readers will be aware, this yearly post is nearing its final destination as from 2019, Formula 1 will air exclusively live on Sky Sports.Ģ017 will mark Sky’s sixth year of covering Formula 1. For the penultimate time, the calendar prediction post returns as we look at how the 2017 Formula One season may shape up for Sky Sports F1 and Channel 4.
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