+Frank B. Subscriber² Posted April 20, 2011 Subscriber² Share Posted April 20, 2011 (edited) Formula One subject of takeover talks by Rupert Murdoch and Carlos Slim News Corp in talks to make joint bid for one of few sports where it has no foothold with Mexican magnate Carlos Slim Rupert Murdoch's News Corp is in talks with Carlos Slim, said to be the world's richest man, about making a joint bid for the control of Formula One motor racing ? one of the few major commercial sports in which it has yet to gain a foothold. The bid was, according to Sky News, in the early stages, with News Corp in talks about forming a consortium that would include the Mexican billionaire. It would also be the first time that the global media group, which currently owns the rights to most live Premier League football, had taken over an entire sport and could be a major blow for the BBC. The BBC counts F1 as the last major sport ? unprotected by legislation governing its broadcast ? over which it has sole broadcasting rights in the UK. It secured the television rights to show Formula One in the UK from the 2009 season as part of a five-year deal covering all platforms and can broadcast F1 on the BBC Sport website as well as on TV and radio. However, senior managers have questioned whether the ?40m a year cost of the contract is worth it at a time the BBC needs to make savings. A spokesperson for News Corp declined to comment on what she described as "rumour and speculation". Source: guardian.co.uk Edited April 21, 2011 by Growled Shortened article length Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C:Amie Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Oh well, I'm not that bothered about watching it. When it goes pay per view on BSB (which I imagine would be the point of all of this) I just won't watch. Let us hope Bernie sees sense for the industry insead of dollar signs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLegendOfMart Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Ill be ****** if it goes pay per view. There must be some anti competitive crap to stop this idiot making everything PPV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisBraid Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 I doubt this could ever happen! Well I really hope it doesn't anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkusDarkus Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 I say we Protest. I'm not going to just let this happen. :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mps69 Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Sky did a good job of the F1 the last time, great coverage, full practice sessions everything, even though it was PPV. The full season ticket thing was well worth the money. I don't think they will get away with again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.mcman Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Bernie: F1 is not for saleBernie Ecclestone has rubbished claims that News Corporation and Mexican magnate Carlos Slim are looking to acquire control of Formula One. http://www.planetf1.com/news/3213/6885416/Bernie-F1-Is-Not-For-Sale Bernie Ecclestone denies reports that News Corporation are ready to table a bid for Formula OneBernie Ecclestone has told Telegraph Sport that Formula One is ?not for sale? in the wake of reports that News Corporation might be preparing a bid for the sport. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/motorsport/formulaone/8462301/Bernie-Ecclestone-denies-reports-that-News-Corporation-are-ready-to-table-a-bid-for-Formula-One.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singh400 Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 I hope it doesn't happen, but they have enough money to throw at anyone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebor Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Oh well, I'm not that bothered about watching it. When it goes pay per view on BSB (which I imagine would be the point of all of this) I just won't watch. Let us hope Bernie sees sense for the industry insead of dollar signs. Pretty much my thinking as well, lots of people are annoyed about the way F1 is handled and interest is dwindling which is why there are such huge rules changes each year. But if it went pay per view or even on sky sports subscription channels I think it would loose a lot of support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLegendOfMart Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Sky did a good job of the F1 the last time, great coverage, full practice sessions everything, even though it was PPV. The full season ticket thing was well worth the money. I don't think they will get away with again. BBC Red Button has practice sessions on a friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom7000 Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 http://www.planetf1.com/news/3213/6885416/Bernie-F1-Is-Not-For-Sale http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/motorsport/formulaone/8462301/Bernie-Ecclestone-denies-reports-that-News-Corporation-are-ready-to-table-a-bid-for-Formula-One.html The first sensible thing Bernie has said in a while! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted April 21, 2011 Member Share Posted April 21, 2011 I just don't see it happening but you never know these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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