Gasser90 Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 So with a new tv deal announced with Eurosport, what’s happening with the Grand Prix.? Are we assuming by sports are still going to cover them or will we not be able to see Grand Prix speedway on tv in the uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noggin Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 I am fairly sure BT have Gp in 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyabb17 Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, noggin said: I am fairly sure BT have Gp in 2020 Yes they do, spoke with Natalie Quirk after the meeting Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gasser90 Posted October 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 Bit if a shame Eurosport couldn’t get the gp coverage aswell, people are still going to have to subscribe to BT just to watch the Grand Prix. But good news for British speedway. Fingers crossed for a few more prem teams to make it worth while 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booey boy Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, Gasser90 said: Bit if a shame Eurosport couldn’t get the gp coverage aswell, people are still going to have to subscribe to BT just to watch the Grand Prix. But good news for British speedway. Fingers crossed for a few more prem teams to make it worth while You get BT free with Virgin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 (edited) I am going to say this only once. BT sport have a contract with BSI/IMG (signed April 2019) to show the GP`s/SON in 2020 and 2021. all BSI/IMG stadium and TV contracts cannot go beyond 2021 because that is when their GP/SON contract runs out(with the FIM) - and we should know by the end of this year if they have been successful in retaining the contract for a further 10 years. Edited October 21, 2019 by racers and royals 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baiden Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 5 minutes ago, racers and royals said: I am going to say this only once. BT sport have a contract with BSI/IMG (signed April 2019) to show the GP`s/SON in 2020 and 2021. all BSI/IMG stadium and TV contracts cannot go beyond 2021 because that is when their GP/SON contract runs out(with the FIM) - and we should know by the end of this year if they have been successful in retaining the contract for a further 10 years. Yep, well said. And there's no way it will go to Eurosport in 2022 if BSI are successful seeing as the only other bid is from Discovery (Eurosport's parent company). That said, if Discovery win, it's almost certain the GPs will move to Eurosport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 Just now, baiden said: Yep, well said. And there's no way it will go to Eurosport in 2022 if BSI are successful seeing as the only other bid is from Discovery (Eurosport's parent company). That said, if Discovery win, it's almost certain the GPs will move to Eurosport. Not sure that is correct- If BSI retain the contract and Eurosport( and i would think it would have to be Eurosport UK only because of the Polish/Swedish / Danish contracts( have to be renewed) came up with mega bucks they wouldn`t worry to much about BT sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baiden Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 3 minutes ago, racers and royals said: Not sure that is correct- If BSI retain the contract and Eurosport( and i would think it would have to be Eurosport UK only because of the Polish/Swedish / Danish contracts( have to be renewed) came up with mega bucks they wouldn`t worry to much about BT sport It's not about BSI turning down an offer from Eurosport (as you said, I'm sure they'd jump at the chance), it's more about Discovery/Eurosport not offering big bucks to cover something that they just lost the tender to promote. Could be wrong, but would very surprised if they did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 12 minutes ago, baiden said: It's not about BSI turning down an offer from Eurosport (as you said, I'm sure they'd jump at the chance), it's more about Discovery/Eurosport not offering big bucks to cover something that they just lost the tender to promote. Could be wrong, but would very surprised if they did. You could be right, however having the rights and all that goes with that, and showing a ready made 3 hour programme with commentators included are 2 very separate things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 , Get rid of sky get virgin, problem sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 (edited) does that mean we get sam ermolenko as well. I new there had to be a downside Edited October 21, 2019 by ray c 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Sweetman Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, ray c said: does that mean we geti new there had to be a downside sam ermelenko as well I new there had to be downside With Pearson and Tatum being freelance,might be, things don't change.Hopefully,Sam is in another job by then, looking after Wolves team affairs. Edited October 21, 2019 by Tommy Sweetman Added text 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 Hopefully won't get any of those 3 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces51 Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 I like all of the current BT team. Yes, Tatum and Pearson can be a bit shouty at times but better that than the dull level commentary I hear elsewhere. I think that Natalie Quirke and Scott Nicholls add knowledgeable pre and post meeting comments and analysis of the races. My only suggestion would be to add a second ex or current rider to the studio presentation who might give alternative opinions. I don't watch other sports so have only seen the speedway events Eurosport has shown. I am pleased that there is a 5 year deal, I hope that there is a decent amount of money being paid and other than that, have an open mind and will wait and see the coverage before forming any opinions. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 37 minutes ago, Aces51 said: I like all of the current BT team. Yes, Tatum and Pearson can be a bit shouty at times but better that than the dull level commentary I hear elsewhere. I think that Natalie Quirke and Scott Nicholls add knowledgeable pre and post meeting comments and analysis of the races. My only suggestion would be to add a second ex or current rider to the studio presentation who might give alternative opinions. I don't watch other sports so have only seen the speedway events Eurosport has shown. I am pleased that there is a 5 year deal, I hope that there is a decent amount of money being paid and other than that, have an open mind and will wait and see the coverage before forming any opinions. We all hope the money is decent although perhaps if it isnt quite what everyone would hope for at least having a highlights package on free to ait increases the chances of some proper league sponsorship to top it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 This is a good move for the sport and riders for exposure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buttons Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 2 hours ago, ray c said: does that mean we get sam ermolenko as well. I new there had to be a downside Oh no not Sam.......... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 So how much have Eurosport paid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon1983 Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 £0 will only be covering their own production costs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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