Tomorrow's F1 starting grid for the 2025 British Grand Prix
Max Verstappen will start on pole for the 2025 British Grand Prix after a brilliant last gasp qualifying lap. Here's how the starting grid looks for Sunday's race at Silverstone
At least Bernie Ecclestone is “delighted”. No wonder: the recent announcement that Sky Sports has bought the exclusive rights to air Formula 1 in the UK from 2019 doubtless comes with a decent cheque from the British broadcaster.
Since 1978 we have had regular free coverage of Formula 1 in Britain. Come 2019, though, the only way you will be able to watch the sport – illegal streaming aside – will be to pay for it. Channel 4 has taken over from the BBC until 2018, but after that your only free option will be Sky Sports’ mooted free-to-air channel, which will show the British Grand Prix and highlights of other races.
At a time when F1 is desperately seeking more viewers it is a strange route to take. The cynical among you might think that the decision smacks of short-term gain and long-term pain. It is all the more topical in light of the recent GPDA announcement.
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