FIA GT Championship comes to Motors TV – LIVE
Motors TV (Sky Channel 413, Virgin Media 545) will screen round 4 of the FIA GT Championship LIVE from Oschersleben on Sunday having agreed a deal to take over the coverage for the rest of the season.
The ‘High Speed Television’ channel already boasts an impressive portfolio of sportscar coverage, including live Le Mans Series and American Le Mans Series action and highlights of the British, French and Belgian GT championships, and now completes the set of the world’s top sportscar series.
Motors TV’s Head of Programming Frédéric Viger said: “We are delighted to have added the FIA GT Championship to our featured live championships. It is the world’s most prestigious GT-racing category and the races so far this year have been very closely fought.
“With four drivers tied at the top of the GT1 standings, and just five points covering the top eight, Sunday’s race at Oschersleben is set to be a fascinating one for our viewers to enjoy.”
The FIA GT Championship features classes for GT1 and GT2 machinery and includes entries from prestigious marques such as Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Corvette, Maserati, Ferrari and Porsche. The series is made up of ten, two-hour races at some of Europe’s finest circuits and in 2008 will conclude with a trip to San Luis in Argentina.
Sunday’s live and uninterrupted coverage begins at 12.00 UK time.
ENDS.
Motors TV, the High Speed Television Channel, provides the widest coverage of international motorsport, with exclusive events and more than 75 championships transmitted in 54 countries and close to 15 million households subscribing by satellite, cable and ADSL.
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Fri 04/07/08 - 22:08
#2
Clubman
is this on ? it doesnt show on sky listings.
Fri 04/07/08 - 23:28
#3
Rookie
I don't see anywhere that this is UK only Mark, so lets hope it will be on Sunday. FIA GT is one of the few championships I don't follow, mostly because of the lousy broadcasts of DSF. However with Spa coming up I would be very much interested in getting to know who's up front and who to watch for next month.
By the way, back in 2006 MotorsTV already broadcasted highlights of both FIA GT and FIA GT3.
By the way, back in 2006 MotorsTV already broadcasted highlights of both FIA GT and FIA GT3.
Fri 04/07/08 - 23:40
#4
Rookie
Pim Teuns wrote:
I don't see anywhere that this is UK only MarkFred revealed on another forum this is a Motors TV UK only deal.
Sat 05/07/08 - 00:00
#5
Rookie
Pim Teuns wrote:
It is.
Check the MotorsTV UK tv guide and the international tv guide.
Instead of FIA GT we get....Motorcross, Truck Racing, Stop&Go and another Superbike highlight.
And we already miss great shows like Race&Rally UK (which has been on MotorsTV International for years!), Formula Palmer Audi and other english championships.
I don't see anywhere that this is UK only Mark, so lets hope it will be on Sunday. FIA GT is one of the few championships I don't follow, mostly because of the lousy broadcasts of DSF. However with Spa coming up I would be very much interested in getting to know who's up front and who to watch for next month.
By the way, back in 2006 MotorsTV already broadcasted highlights of both FIA GT and FIA GT3.
It is.
Check the MotorsTV UK tv guide and the international tv guide.
Instead of FIA GT we get....Motorcross, Truck Racing, Stop&Go and another Superbike highlight.
And we already miss great shows like Race&Rally UK (which has been on MotorsTV International for years!), Formula Palmer Audi and other english championships.
Sat 05/07/08 - 00:07
#6
ITV were shocking showed one live race. I be trying to get motors TV still but http://www.gt1live.tv/ will do for now
Sat 05/07/08 - 00:45
#7
Rookie
To give ITV a slice of credit, they showed two races out of three live. However, they didn't seem to be planning to show Oschersleben at all which is rubbish.
It's a bit upsetting to see 'good news' posted and the bad news bears are the first ones to respond about it. Unfortunately, there are already national agreements in place - maybe poor ones in comparison with Motors (but still better than ITV's nothing) in other countries which has probably meant the deal is for the UK only.
But as Frederic himself has posted at Ten-Tenths - 'that is for this year' - that may be a hint that Motors may be able to expand that next year - I'm certain the SRO have had enough running around trying to grab a broadcaster in every country right before the start of every season, and Motors TV is a perfect solution to that problem.
It's a bit upsetting to see 'good news' posted and the bad news bears are the first ones to respond about it. Unfortunately, there are already national agreements in place - maybe poor ones in comparison with Motors (but still better than ITV's nothing) in other countries which has probably meant the deal is for the UK only.
But as Frederic himself has posted at Ten-Tenths - 'that is for this year' - that may be a hint that Motors may be able to expand that next year - I'm certain the SRO have had enough running around trying to grab a broadcaster in every country right before the start of every season, and Motors TV is a perfect solution to that problem.
Sat 05/07/08 - 10:30
#8
Rookie
fviger wrote:
Hi,
I'm glad to see the FIA GT races are to be shown in full, and not highlights, but I'm worried the picture quality will be usual Motors TV, poor.
Regards,
Darren
FIA GT Championship comes to Motors TV – LIVE Motors TV (Sky Channel 413, Virgin Media 545) will screen round 4 of the FIA GT Championship LIVE from Oschersleben on Sunday having agreed a deal to take over the coverage for the rest of the season. The ‘High Speed Television’ channel already boasts an impressive portfolio of sportscar coverage, including live Le Mans Series and American Le Mans Series action and highlights of the British, French and Belgian GT championships, and now completes the set of the world’s top sportscar series. Motors TV’s Head of Programming Frédéric Viger said: “We are delighted to have added the FIA GT Championship to our featured live championships. It is the world’s most prestigious GT-racing category and the races so far this year have been very closely fought. “With four drivers tied at the top of the GT1 standings, and just five points covering the top eight, Sunday’s race at Oschersleben is set to be a fascinating one for our viewers to enjoy.” The FIA GT Championship features classes for GT1 and GT2 machinery and includes entries from prestigious marques such as Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Corvette, Maserati, Ferrari and Porsche. The series is made up of ten, two-hour races at some of Europe’s finest circuits and in 2008 will conclude with a trip to San Luis in Argentina. Sunday’s live and uninterrupted coverage begins at 12.00 UK time. ENDS. Motors TV, the High Speed Television Channel, provides the widest coverage of international motorsport, with exclusive events and more than 75 championships transmitted in 54 countries and close to 15 million households subscribing by satellite, cable and ADSL.
Hi,
I'm glad to see the FIA GT races are to be shown in full, and not highlights, but I'm worried the picture quality will be usual Motors TV, poor.
Regards,
Darren
Sat 05/07/08 - 10:56
#9
Rookie
Hazard wrote:
Aren't they going to use GT2 next year. I rather see Motors investing in a series that is continuing to grow (cough LMS cough) than one that's going through major changes. Anyway, it doesn't really matter as its UK only. Guess I get my one hour coverage of Spa on DSF.
Plus live at the track of course.
To give ITV a slice of credit, they showed two races out of three live. However, they didn't seem to be planning to show Oschersleben at all which is rubbish.
It's a bit upsetting to see 'good news' posted and the bad news bears are the first ones to respond about it. Unfortunately, there are already national agreements in place - maybe poor ones in comparison with Motors (but still better than ITV's nothing) in other countries which has probably meant the deal is for the UK only.
But as Frederic himself has posted at Ten-Tenths - 'that is for this year' - that may be a hint that Motors may be able to expand that next year - I'm certain the SRO have had enough running around trying to grab a broadcaster in every country right before the start of every season, and Motors TV is a perfect solution to that problem.
Aren't they going to use GT2 next year. I rather see Motors investing in a series that is continuing to grow (cough LMS cough) than one that's going through major changes. Anyway, it doesn't really matter as its UK only. Guess I get my one hour coverage of Spa on DSF.
Plus live at the track of course.
Sat 05/07/08 - 11:30
#10
Rookie
Hi Guys,
I have just read the news on FIA GT homepage and immediately checked TV guide on Motors TV homepage. Unfortunately I am from Germany which caused great frustration straight away. Nothing about FIA GT coverage... !?! - I am a big Endurance Racing and GT fan and signed a contract for Motors TV Deutschland some weeks ago. Why the heck, if Motors TV added the rights for the FIA GT coverage to its featured live championships, is it not shown in other countries than UK as well. I read the Hazard comment above but honestly it doesn't help against my frustration.
DSF coverage, as already mentioned by Pim is more than poor. Adria race coverage last week was about one hour. The race duration is two and half an hour of the coverage was advertisement. Makes finally hal an hour of the race action. I already complained about that once but all I got was an electronic email reply and nothing changed. That's why I've put all my hopes into Motors TV.
Last time I was disappointed was when I noticed that the 24 Hours of Le Mans are not shown on Motors TV. Why is Motors TV called Motors TV if the most important races are not shown. At least not in germany. The ALMS race at Lime Rock next week is covered Live, the week after in Mid-Ohio is just a highlights.
To be honest, I'm wondering if this is worth it and if it's not better to cancel my contract. I am neither interested in Motorcycles nor in Trucks or whatever RC races... But anyway, it is like it is and maybe I'm just disappointed to be so far from the race tracks to see it live On-site. What I will do in August for the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. Maybe next year DSF is out and I will be happy then. Sportscar races will not die tomorrow...
Have a good time guys.
Cheers
I have just read the news on FIA GT homepage and immediately checked TV guide on Motors TV homepage. Unfortunately I am from Germany which caused great frustration straight away. Nothing about FIA GT coverage... !?! - I am a big Endurance Racing and GT fan and signed a contract for Motors TV Deutschland some weeks ago. Why the heck, if Motors TV added the rights for the FIA GT coverage to its featured live championships, is it not shown in other countries than UK as well. I read the Hazard comment above but honestly it doesn't help against my frustration.
DSF coverage, as already mentioned by Pim is more than poor. Adria race coverage last week was about one hour. The race duration is two and half an hour of the coverage was advertisement. Makes finally hal an hour of the race action. I already complained about that once but all I got was an electronic email reply and nothing changed. That's why I've put all my hopes into Motors TV.
Last time I was disappointed was when I noticed that the 24 Hours of Le Mans are not shown on Motors TV. Why is Motors TV called Motors TV if the most important races are not shown. At least not in germany. The ALMS race at Lime Rock next week is covered Live, the week after in Mid-Ohio is just a highlights.
To be honest, I'm wondering if this is worth it and if it's not better to cancel my contract. I am neither interested in Motorcycles nor in Trucks or whatever RC races... But anyway, it is like it is and maybe I'm just disappointed to be so far from the race tracks to see it live On-site. What I will do in August for the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. Maybe next year DSF is out and I will be happy then. Sportscar races will not die tomorrow...
Have a good time guys.
Cheers
Sun 06/07/08 - 11:06
#11
Rookie
Its not really a surprise GTKaputtnik that Motors can only broadcast it on their UK channel. It happened before with the Champ Car World Series. Or for example DTM isn't on your Motors Germany I think. Frederic obviously dropped a hint on Tenth-Tenths that MotorsTV is likely to have the rights on the original MotorsTV next year.
I would not drop Motors if I was you. Yeah, they had to cancel some series over the last past years but you can't expect them to go up against an Eurosport or NASN. For now we have live coverage of the Le Mans Series. Which is more exciting than ever with Audi and Peugeot battling against each other every race. Its the competition our sports car fans have been waiting on ever since the series started in 2004. Motors is the only channel to broadcast these races live and in full. Eurosport only shows the first 30 minutes and highlights the following week.
Then there's the ALMS you mention. Lime Rock is live and once again its the only channel in the world to broadcast the race live. Even in America its on tape delay. The next race is only highlights but why... Because in America NBC will only broadcast highlights. Earlier this century Motors used to buy the NBC stream and put Radio Le Mans audio on it but apparently thats too expensive these days. All SPEED races should be live and once again a few of them will be tape delayed in America but live here. How awesome is that.
Then there's the highlight shows of all the national championships: Belcar, Intl. GT Open, British GT, Dutch Supercar Challenge. So if you're a sports car fan then this is the place to be.
I would not drop Motors if I was you. Yeah, they had to cancel some series over the last past years but you can't expect them to go up against an Eurosport or NASN. For now we have live coverage of the Le Mans Series. Which is more exciting than ever with Audi and Peugeot battling against each other every race. Its the competition our sports car fans have been waiting on ever since the series started in 2004. Motors is the only channel to broadcast these races live and in full. Eurosport only shows the first 30 minutes and highlights the following week.
Then there's the ALMS you mention. Lime Rock is live and once again its the only channel in the world to broadcast the race live. Even in America its on tape delay. The next race is only highlights but why... Because in America NBC will only broadcast highlights. Earlier this century Motors used to buy the NBC stream and put Radio Le Mans audio on it but apparently thats too expensive these days. All SPEED races should be live and once again a few of them will be tape delayed in America but live here. How awesome is that.
Then there's the highlight shows of all the national championships: Belcar, Intl. GT Open, British GT, Dutch Supercar Challenge. So if you're a sports car fan then this is the place to be.
Sun 06/07/08 - 12:33
#12
Rookie
Right. Actually you're right. I would be even more disappointed if it was the other way around. No coverage of the LMS but full coverage of the FIA GT. The two most important endurance series ALMS and LMS are more than nothing.
I am a sports car fan. And I haven't had these background information that even in the U.S there is not every race shown live. That surprises me and decreases my frustration. And I think it also has to do with exclusive rights. If DSF doesn't allow Motors TV to show it we are the ones that lose. As well as ARD has the exclusive rights for the DTM here in germany which is by the way a great fortune as ARD shows also in full and without advert breaks. What a pity that DSF has the rights for the FIA GT. Maybe that is the only source of my frustration.
I will not drop Motors. I was just a little upset about the mentality of DSF to provide fans their sport. The wide range of GT sportscar coverage of Motors TV as you mentioned is already great and maybe we get the FIA GT next year as a kind of bonus. At least I would be happy. We will see.
Cheers.
I am a sports car fan. And I haven't had these background information that even in the U.S there is not every race shown live. That surprises me and decreases my frustration. And I think it also has to do with exclusive rights. If DSF doesn't allow Motors TV to show it we are the ones that lose. As well as ARD has the exclusive rights for the DTM here in germany which is by the way a great fortune as ARD shows also in full and without advert breaks. What a pity that DSF has the rights for the FIA GT. Maybe that is the only source of my frustration.
I will not drop Motors. I was just a little upset about the mentality of DSF to provide fans their sport. The wide range of GT sportscar coverage of Motors TV as you mentioned is already great and maybe we get the FIA GT next year as a kind of bonus. At least I would be happy. We will see.
Cheers.
Sun 06/07/08 - 12:34
#13
Rookie
FFSA GT aswell, V de V Series, Trophee Martinet, GT Cup UK, FIA GT3, FIA GT4, THP Spider Cup
Sun 06/07/08 - 12:38
#14
F3
Sky EPG Still not updated. :(
Tom.
Tom.
Mon 07/07/08 - 08:29
#15
F1
It is very simple why Motors TV shows it only in UK.
In Germany Premiere owns the rights for the FIA-GT and they give it to the partner-channel DSF.
Like I see on the TV Guide from the FIA-GT there isn't a channel that have the rights for the live coverage in UK. Now Motors TV bought the rights for UK. But they can't buy the german rights because they are alredy selled to Premiere.
In Germany Premiere owns the rights for the FIA-GT and they give it to the partner-channel DSF.
Like I see on the TV Guide from the FIA-GT there isn't a channel that have the rights for the live coverage in UK. Now Motors TV bought the rights for UK. But they can't buy the german rights because they are alredy selled to Premiere.
Für alles über 8 Minuten auf der Nordschleife ziehe ich keinen Helm auf!
For anything over 8 minutes on the Nordschleife I don't put on a helmet!
Walter Röhrl
Thu 10/07/08 - 16:16
#16
Supremo
spa live in full, please??
Sat 12/07/08 - 23:10
#17
F3
davemk7 wrote:
I think we are getting about 10 hours of coverage.
Tom.
spa live in full, please??
I think we are getting about 10 hours of coverage.
Tom.
Tue 29/07/08 - 17:29
#18
Rookie
Fabian W. wrote:
Can be true, but in Belgium for instance there isn't a single channel which owns the rights for the FIA GT series, so why can't we have live coverage as well. I'm very disappointed that the international viewers once again are left in the cold.
It is very simple why Motors TV shows it only in UK.
In Germany Premiere owns the rights for the FIA-GT and they give it to the partner-channel DSF.
Like I see on the TV Guide from the FIA-GT there isn't a channel that have the rights for the live coverage in UK. Now Motors TV bought the rights for UK. But they can't buy the german rights because they are alredy selled to Premiere.
Can be true, but in Belgium for instance there isn't a single channel which owns the rights for the FIA GT series, so why can't we have live coverage as well. I'm very disappointed that the international viewers once again are left in the cold.
Tue 29/07/08 - 21:07
#19
F1
For shure it's disappointing but I think they couldn't do anything. I think the rights different in different countrys. But I think in germany the rights are complete at the DSF or maybe at Premiere. Both channels are workings together sometimes and 2 years ago, Premiere showed FIA-GT live and the DSF only in highlights.
Maybe we can get FIA-GT live for 2009. I hope Motors is working on it because in germany the situation for the next year is very difficult.
Maybe we can get FIA-GT live for 2009. I hope Motors is working on it because in germany the situation for the next year is very difficult.
Für alles über 8 Minuten auf der Nordschleife ziehe ich keinen Helm auf!
For anything over 8 minutes on the Nordschleife I don't put on a helmet!
Walter Röhrl
Fri 12/09/08 - 17:21
#20
Rookie
Hi All,
It's a pity that Motors TV isn't showing the LMES or the FIA GT race in full, as they are switiching between the two, and some FIM bike racing.
Why not show one live, and the others tape delayed?
Regards,
Darren
It's a pity that Motors TV isn't showing the LMES or the FIA GT race in full, as they are switiching between the two, and some FIM bike racing.
Why not show one live, and the others tape delayed?
Regards,
Darren
Tue 07/10/08 - 13:13
#21
Rookie
Maybe because the bikes have more viewers or bring in more money than the FIA GT or LeMans Series.
And even though Audi participated in this seasons LMS, the series still is not as exciting as its American counterpart. I do not know why, maybe it is the lenght of the race.
Although I enjoy the 12 hours of Sebring, a full live coverage of the 24h race at LeMans or 10 hours of Petit LeMans. But those are just three races. One at the beginnig of the season, one in the middle and one close to its end.
The six races of the LMS are all within 6 months; meaning every month you hang out one full afternoon in front of the tube. And six hours is a long time, especially if one is in a relationship. ;-)
Mon 29/12/08 - 11:08
#22
Rookie
What about some Speedway ?
Fri 06/03/09 - 15:39
#23
Rookie
Hi,
Comes now the FIA GT this year LIVE on MotorsTV?
Comes now the FIA GT this year LIVE on MotorsTV?
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