Tue 24 Feb, 02:02 PM
The BBC has elaborated upon its Formula 1 plans in 2009, with news that it is to provide extensive and comprehensive coverage across all of its platforms - and that it is to re-instate Fleetwood Mac's legendary rock anthem The Chain as the sport's theme tune.
The Beeb broadcast F1 until rival ITV signed an agreement with commercial rights-holder Bernie Ecclestone in 1997, a situation that continued until the end of last season, when it was announced that the top flight would be returning to its traditional home this year after more than a decade's absence.
There will be live coverage on BBC1 of all 17 grands prix in 2009 and of every qualifying session with the exception of Brazil - which will air on BBC2 - as well as on the red button, radio, online and mobile.
Moreover, fans will be able to customise their viewing experience by way of options including split-screen action, a live leaderboard, in-car cameras, a choice of commentary, live online streaming, live text, interactive forums, circuit guides and blogs.
The presenting team will be constituted by award-winning former McLaren and Benetton star Martin Brundle and Five Live stalwart Jonathan Legard in the commentary box, with the expert studio line-up comprised of recently-retired 13-time grand prix-winner David Coulthard, colourful former team owner Eddie Jordan and erstwhile children's presenter Jake Humphrey. Ted Kravitz and Lee McKenzie will report from the pit-lane.
Even better news still for die-hard fans, though, is that Fleetwood Mac's iconic, atmospheric signature tune is also to be reprised. The Chain is back.
As I remember it..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0L1he6eiGPc
(good part)
iPlayer is an on demand, over the web, BBC watching thingy. It isn't available outside the UK, and it isn't available for all of their output. But it might have F1 live.
