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Originally Posted by Alan52
A few points
1Anti siphoning legislation in Australia means that the really big Tier 1 events are never going to be pay TV exclusive in this country.This means that market penetration is never going to rise much above what it is now.40% of households is the absolute top here.People will always be able to see plenty of top level sport on FTA and will adjust their viewing to what is available.
2Yes the quality of F1,Moto GP and V8 coverage on Fox is fantastic but only the real hard core have either the time or desire for that much.The less committed fans don't want every practice session,support race etc and will tune out rather than pay for it.
3The decision by Fox to end all coverage of the WEC including highlights is terrible and is made worse by Eurosport bailing as well.Very worried we will not get Eurosport coverage of Le Mans.
I doubt sponsors are going to be as patient as motor racing journalists in judging viewing numbers.Barbagello will be another test.No World Cup cricket but from now on until Bathurst there will be AFL and NRL clashes every round.
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It seems that the WEC from Silverstone is Live on Fox Sports