ESPN takes over US TV rights for F1

[WickerBill]

I'm also eager to see how quickly the replays are available. It is the rare F1 race that I actually watch live, so the $3 option would be kind of nice when I travel, if it isn't a 10 day delay or something.

[SteveH]

some details
https://f1tv.formula1.com/en/faq

Just received an email indicating it is available at a 10% discount $4.29/race

[Gary]

This link (https://f1tv.formula1.com/en/content-schedule) shows the replay delays. It shows '2 days' for the 'United States Virgin Islands', but nothing for just the 'United States'. Go figure...

[SteveH]

Look a little lower for USA, right below Uruguay. 2 days, 2 days

Some of the delays for other countries are ridiculous. 14 days? :shakehead:

[indyfan31]

Well, $90 in and I'm already screaming at the phone. Any idea how the phone app is supposed to work? I can pick and choose what session I want to see on the laptop but I don't seem to have that option on the app.

[SteveH]

Formula 1 finally launched its livestream—and it was a total mess (https://arstechnica.com/cars/2018/05/formula-1-finally-launches-its-livestream-and-it-was-a-total-mess/)

[SteveH]

https://i.imgur.com/riaX6Ym_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium


:tony:

[WickerBill]

It'll get better. Everything I've seen about this points to a rush job.

Buy some bandwidth, hire some UX people (my daughter is looking!)....

[indyfan31]

Well then, it's just getting better:

You are currently in an unsupported region.
F1TV isn’t currently available in every territory.
Whilst you are in an unsupported region, you won’t be able to access the F1TV.
We apologies for any inconvenience.
To get in touch with us or manage your F1 Account while in a different territory,
visit our website www.formula1.com

https://f1tv.formula1.com/en/unsupported-region

[Rus'L]

Well, $90 in and I'm already screaming at the phone. Any idea how the phone app is supposed to work? I can pick and choose what session I want to see on the laptop but I don't seem to have that option on the app.

They've been saying over and over again for the past two months that streaming service will NOT be available on mobile devices right away. Only PCs.

Which of course is ridiculous in this day and age, but nonetheless, they didn't swindle anyone in this regard. They were very upfront about it.

[Insomniac]

I was pleasantly surprised that ABC aired it all commercial free.

[gjc2]

I got the race on a cable channel I've never heard of; Live Well HD.

[Lux Interior]

Coverage was good.

The raced reminded me of the Schumi days when he would drive all day alone in first with a 5 second lead.

[Easy]

I got the race on a cable channel I've never heard of; Live Well HD.

Live Well is a digital broadcast channel owned by Disney/ABC. I know its channel 7.2 in LA and Chicago where the ABC stations are channel 7 (via over the air broadcast). Live Well also airs the Indycar races in Chicago when the Cubs schedule conflicts.