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2019 will be a ‘tipping point’ for the global sports industry
New report says digital technology innovation will bring in a new era of growth for broadcasters, rights holders and sports organisations
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Formula 1, The Dream VR launch app
Partnership provides behind-the-scenes Grand Prix content
Content
Sky, Channel 4 announce Formula 1 deal
Deal means only one Grand Prix will be shown live on free-to-air TV during 2019 season
Technology
Tata challenges F1 fans to find new way to watch
Competition asks fans to take all data available from the race and create a new viewing experience
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Formula 1 considering launching a channel on Amazon Prime
Would be available in countries where the local broadcaster does not have exclusive rights
Technology
F1 taps AWS for cloud capabilities and machine learning
Will use a number of AWS services to enhance its race strategies, data tracking systems, and digital broadcasts
Business
MTM launches dedicated sports division
New division is already working with clients including Formula 1, BT Sport and Copa90
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Formula 1 to integrate OTT service onto PlayON platform
First time Formula 1 has bought into an external company
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F1 TV confirms launch date
Introduction of the service will coincide with the start of the European races
Business
Formula 1 signs broadcast rights deal covering 19 European countries
Deal runs until 2020 and covers both FTA and pay-TV broadcasters
Features
Driving innovation for Formula 1
TVBEurope talks to Tata Communications about how the company is helping to accelerate technology for Formula 1
Business
Formula 1 expands multi-year Snapchat deal
Increased coverage of the championship will feature on the popular social media platform
Content
Formula 1 to launch live Grand Prix OTT service
F1 TV will deliver commercial-free live steams of all races
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F1 boss reveals Netflix talks
Sean Bratches revealed news during press conference for the American Grand Prix
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Tata, Formula 1 trial 360-degree live video
First time live 360-degree video feeds and TV broadcast have been shown in complete sync
Production & Post
Sky Deutschland to broadcast Formula One in UHD
Coverage begins with this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix
Business
Formula One boss discusses sport’s ‘conflicting’ TV goals
Liberty Media has identified four types of broadcast options available
Business
Channel 4 to take over BBC F1 contract
The BBC is set to give its part of the F1 TV contract to rival broadcaster Channel 4 in a bid to cut costs
Production & Post
Sky Sports to use Gearhouse’s new OBPod for F1 coverage
Sky Sports will be the first broadcaster to use Gearhouse Broadcast’s new flexible and agile flyaway production solution, OBPod.
Production & Post
Infiniti Red Bull Racing uses Polecam and LMC for F1
Formula One World Champion Infiniti Red Bull Racing has enlisted the help of Polecam and Live Motion Concept (LMC) for pit stop analysis.
Production & Post
EBU invests in Snell for sports and entertainment
EBU has made a further investment in Snell Alchemist Ph.C-HD standards conversion system
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Chello DMC opts for Tata Communications fibre for live Formula 1 feeds
Official F1 licensee/broadcaster Chello DMC will receive live Formula 1 video feeds via Tata Communications’ fibre network for the first time this season.