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BBC loses F1 radio rights after 32 years
talkSPORT may take UK F1 radio rights from BBC after 32 years.
In brief
talkSPORT may take UK F1 radio rights from BBC after 32 years. talkSPORT is exploring a bid for UK Formula 1 radio rights, ending BBC's 32-year coverage. Originally reported by Motorsport.
talkSPORT explores F1 radio bid
talkSPORT is considering a bid for UK Formula 1 radio rights, ending BBC's 32-year coverage.
“it's another brilliant set of rights. i wouldn't be doing my job if i wasn't actively exploring whether there's an opportunity”
BBC's current F1 deal ends in 2027
the bbc's current deal with f1 gives radio 5 live, 5 sports extra and bbc sounds exclusive uk audio rights from 2025 to 2027.
talkSPORT's strategy for motorsport
talksport has already moved into motorsport this year with six moto gp races on talksport2.
BBC cutting costs
the bbc is trying to cut costs after dropping the boat race and commonwealth games athletics.
The big picture
talkSPORT is exploring a bid for UK Formula 1 radio rights, ending BBC's 32-year coverage.
