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[schumifan]

I didnt know if this topic was already up(didn't see it) but anyone know details about NBC's coverage. I read they were showing all 3 practices, quali and the race. But which of their channels will be showing practice and quali? I hope its not just their online streaming. Anyone got any details?

Let's keep this thread in the General Forum for now until the details are clearer - it will be moved to the F1 & Motorsport Media section later. DD

[killem2]

I'd imagine it is going to be their main network feed, that appears on the typical single digital local channel line up.

At least it should be that way if they want to pay off that fat check they had to pay bernie for the rights to this stuff over speed.

I've been checking my local listings since Jan, nothing seems to be showing up yet.

[racechick]

Try this wiki link, it gives all the worldwide broadcasters. Scroll down for a table of countries and broadcasters.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Fo ... oadcasters

[What's Burning?]

This is a little gem. http://www.tvracer.com/

[darwin dali]

On October 14, 2012, NBC Sports announced a four-year deal to televise the Formula One World Championship beginning in 2013, replacing Speed. Coverage of all but four races (which will air on NBC), along with practice and qualifying sessions, will air on NBC Sports Network.

[theTruth]

Yep. NBC Sports Network is a new channel, and they seem to be trying to up their profile to compete with ESPN (ABC), with stuff like F1 (which has a dedicated following, like yours truly).

I think this is good, because after the Austin race, I watched closely the other sports cable shows for a few days (such as ESPN), and saw no mention of the Austin race. I know the NASCAR finale was the same weekend, but anyone who knows what is alleged to have happened between NASCAR and Tony George (INDY owner), might conclude that the lack of F1 coverage was not an accident (pressure?). So this deal might be a very good development, because F1 is going to have their work cut out for them, if they are going to go up against the NASCAR "monopoly," on race results coverage and the media saturation, over here.
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[Rattlehead22]

Yep. NBC Sports Network is a new channel, and they seem to be trying to up their profile to compete with ESPN (ABC), with stuff like F1 (which has a dedicated following, like yours truly).

I think this is good, because after the Austin race, I watched closely the other sports cable shows for a few days (such as ESPN), and saw no mention of the Austin race. I know the NASCAR finale was the same weekend, but anyone who knows what is alleged to have happened between NASCAR and Tony George (INDY owner), might conclude that the lack of F1 coverage was not an accident (pressure?). So this deal might be a very good development, because F1 is going to have their work cut out for them, if they are going to go up against the NASCAR "monopoly," on race results coverage and the media saturation, over here.
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I think we'll need more than one race here in the US, in addition to a GOOD American run team, or an American driver, to break the NASCAR monopoly unfortunately.

However, I'm holding out hope that NBC will do more with their rights than Speed did, which would be a step in the right direction. I'm glad they've essentially kept the Speed team, though Varsha's encyclopedic knowledge will be missed.

[schumifan]

This is a little gem. http://www.tvracer.com/

That was great!!

[theTruth]

Yep. NBC Sports Network is a new channel, and they seem to be trying to up their profile to compete with ESPN (ABC), with stuff like F1 (which has a dedicated following, like yours truly).

I think this is good, because after the Austin race, I watched closely the other sports cable shows for a few days (such as ESPN), and saw no mention of the Austin race. I know the NASCAR finale was the same weekend, but anyone who knows what is alleged to have happened between NASCAR and Tony George (INDY owner), might conclude that the lack of F1 coverage was not an accident (pressure?). So this deal might be a very good development, because F1 is going to have their work cut out for them, if they are going to go up against the NASCAR "monopoly," on race results coverage and the media saturation, over here.
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I think we'll need more than one race here in the US, in addition to a GOOD American run team, or an American driver, to break the NASCAR monopoly unfortunately.

However, I'm holding out hope that NBC will do more with their rights than Speed did, which would be a step in the right direction. I'm glad they've essentially kept the Speed team, though Varsha's encyclopedic knowledge will be missed.

I agree with all of that, and I think the NY/NJ race will be a key, if it ever comes off, because all the national media is centered there, and we get a constant stream of stories involving themselves (Giants, Yankees, Knicks (Jets )). So if it's in NY, it'll be a national story, plus, they don't particularly like NASCAR up there (they might love the ratings, but they don't love the culture, that's for sure).

I am cautiously optimistic about the future of F1 over here, because you can't do it better than Austin did, and that should be a model for the future. But NASCAR, and the advertisers and car sponsors, will be a tough nut to crack.

I was going to make another comment, but it escapes me right now, so .
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[darwin dali]

http://scores.nbcsports.msnbc.com/nasca ... ries=FORM1

Date Time Grand Prix Track 2012 Winner
Mar. 17 2:00 AM ET Australian Grand Prix
TV: NBCS Albert Park Jenson Button
Mar. 24 4:00 AM ET Malaysia Grand Prix
TV: NBCS Sepang International Circuit Fernando Alonso
Apr. 14 3:00 AM ET Chinese Grand Prix
TV: NBCS Shanghai International Circuit Nico Rosberg
Apr. 21 8:00 AM ET Bahrain Grand Prix
TV: NBCS Bahrain International Circuit Sebastian Vettel
May 12 8:00 AM ET Spanish Grand Prix
TV: NBCS Circuit de Catalunya Pastor Maldonado
May 26 8:00 AM ET Monaco Grand Prix
TV: NBCS Circuit de Monaco Mark Webber
Jun. 9 2:00 PM ET Canadian Grand Prix
TV: NBC Circuit Gilles Villeneuve Lewis Hamilton
Jun. 30 8:00 AM ET British Grand Prix
TV: NBCS Silverstone Circuit Mark Webber
Jul. 7 8:00 AM ET German Grand Prix
TV: NBCS Nuerburgring Fernando Alonso
Jul. 28 8:00 AM ET Hungarian Grand Prix
TV: NBCS Hungaroring Lewis Hamilton
Aug. 25 8:00 AM ET Belgian Grand Prix
TV: NBCS Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps Jenson Button
Sep. 8 8:00 AM ET Italian Grand Prix
TV: NBCS Autodromo Nazionale di Monza Lewis Hamilton
Sep. 22 8:00 AM ET Singapore Grand Prix
TV: NBCS Marina Bay Street Circuit Sebastian Vettel
Oct. 6 2:00 AM ET Korean Grand Prix
TV: NBCS Korean International Circuit Sebastian Vettel
Oct. 13 2:00 AM ET Japanese Grand Prix
TV: NBCS Suzuka International Racing Course Sebastian Vettel
Oct. 27 5:30 AM ET Indian Grand Prix
TV: NBCS Buddh International Circuit Sebastian Vettel
Nov. 3 8:00 AM ET Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
TV: NBC Yas Marina Circuit Kimi Raikkonen
Nov. 17 2:00 PM ET United States Grand Prix
TV: NBC Circuit of the Americas Lewis Hamilton
Nov. 24 11:00 AM ET Brazilian Grand Prix
TV: NBC Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace (Interlagos) Jenson Button

[What's Burning?]

Guess I should go figure out which channel Comcast has NBCS.

[darwin dali]

Guess I should go figure out which channel Comcast has NBCS.

[schumifan]

Guess I should go figure out which channel Comcast has NBCS.

What about quali and practice?? They said they would show all 3 practices but will they be on tv or on the internet? 3 weeks to go!!

[SoCalWJS]

My latest search on DirecTV finally shows something for F1! "Countdown to F1" shows for the first time on March 7 on NBCSN.

About time.......

[darwin dali]

My latest search on DirecTV finally shows something for F1! "Countdown to F1" shows for the first time on March 7 on NBCSN.

About time.......

I'll be out of town then, but I set the DVR (it's on NBCSPHD on my cable box) - thanks for this one