SIRIUS Press
SIRIUS to Broadcast Live 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship Events
Monday March 22, 2010
TORONTO, March 22, 2010 -- SIRIUS Canada announced today that it will broadcast every 2010 Formula 1 race live, offering unmatched access to the sport to SIRIUS listeners.
The next event on the calendar is the ING Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on Sunday, March 28 (2:00 am ET) and SIRIUS will carry the race live in its entirety on SIRIUS channel 127.
In addition to live coverage of each race, SIRIUS will offer multiple replays, giving listeners several opportunities to hear every event. The Australian Grand Prix will be rebroadcast Sunday, March 28 (7:00 am ET and 7:00 pm ET) and Monday, March 29 (7:00 am ET) on SIRIUS channel 127.
SIRIUS’ coverage will also feature the BBC 5 Live F1 Preview Show, which will lead in to every Grand Prix race, offering listeners the latest team news and information, a recap of qualifying results, driver interviews and an in-depth look at that weekend's circuit.
The FIA Formula One World Championship is the highest end of open wheeled motor racing. The 2010 season runs from March to November and consists of 19 Grand Prix races run on road course tracks, as well as some closed city streets circuits. The results of each race are combined to determine two annual World Championships, one for drivers and one for constructors (teams).
For more information and a schedule of upcoming F1(TM) races on SIRIUS please visit www.sirius.ca/sportingnewsradio
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For further information:
Jeff Roman
SIRIUS Canada
P: (416) 513-7434
E: jroman@siriuscanada.ca