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COMPREHENSIVE FORMULA ONE VIEWING EXPERIENCE AWAITS MALAYSIAN FANS
STAR SPORTS and FOX SPORT PLUS HD bring many new highlights such as SKY SPORTS commentary, expanded broadcast, all-access pass to high definition content, and unique online experience
15 March 2013, Malaysia: Malaysian F1 fans will be delighted to discover that coverage of the 2013 Formula One Grand Prix will undergo a significant overhaul this year, to return even bigger and better than ever before on STAR Sports and FOX SPORTS PLUS HD.
With ROLEX and PETRONAS as key partners for the 2013 season, the first race kicks off this weekend at the F1 ROLEX Australian Grand Prix on 15 – 17 March, followed by the F1 PETRONAS Malaysia Grand Prix on 22 – 24 March, fans across Asia will be treated to the most comprehensive, and exciting coverage of the world’s most iconic motorsports event yet!
Offering a world-class mix of multi-platform coverage, this year’s season of F1 is truly set to “wow” fans further with brand new highlights that include:
Award-winning race commentary: This year’s exciting coverage of the F1 will see the introduction of the award-winning SKY SPORTS F1 commentary team featuring well-known names such as Martin Brundle, known for his dry witty comments, insider knowledge, and overall his ability to simplify the sport without alienating hard core fans, as well as David Croft, another very popular name in F1 commentary, joining him as co-commenter.
Catch them as they provide expert views, analysis and commentary as they divide their time between the paddock, pit-lane and commentary box, providing viewers with even more on-ground access and knowledge!
Expanded race coverage: In addition to the qualifying sessions and main race, this season’s broadcast will expand to also include all Practice sessions LIVE, so that fans don’t miss out on any of the F1 action!
Expanded high definition coverage: For the first time ever, fans will have high-definition access to the broadcast of the entire F1 season, which includes all LIVE races and different studio shows,
Launch of rand new pre-race show: STAR Sports will be launching a brand-new 30 minute race preview show titled ‘Formula Friday’ where Paula Malai Ali, together with former F1 driver Alex Yoong, will dish highlights from the practice session, interviews from the drivers about and analysis on how the race weekend is shaping up.
Brand new look and feel: Get ready for an energised look and feel to this season’s coverage of the F1, with a brand new studio set, new titles and vibe, reflecting the network’s turbo-injected approach in exciting fans.
In addition to these enriched multi-platform developments is the on-demand and live stream on FOX SPORTS PLAY*, giving fans the ultimate pass to watch races with exciting ‘driver cams’, exclusive content and live streaming on FOX SPORTS MOBILE*, giving fans access to F1 content anytime, anywhere on-the-go, as well as comprehensive editorial coverage in English on www.foxsportsasia.com.
STAR Sports will showcase the most comprehensive LIVE television coverage of almost all races, and broadcast more than 280 hours of Formula One content with extensive coverage on its pre and post-race programme, Race Day and Chequered Flag, hosted by Paula Malai Ali.
All eyes will be on Vettel this 2013 season, coming off being crowned the youngest ever winner of three consecutive Formula One Championships as he goes for his fourth this season in a bid to chase Michael Schumacher’s five consecutive championships. His team, Red Bull Racing will be the defending World Constructors’ Champions, having secured their third consecutive title at the 2012 United States Grand Prix. He will face strong competition from the likes of Kimi Räikkönen who will make another bid for the championship after placing third in his first season back in Formula One. This season marks Lewis Hamilton’s debut with Mercedes, the first time him and Nico Rosberg will be Mercedes teammates. Will this prove to be a challenge to Vettel and Red Bull?
Catch all the F1 action this weekend like never before on STAR SPORTS and FOX SPORTS PLUS at the following times (in HKT):
Fri 15 March 2013
Practice 1
9:30 – 11:00
Practice 2
13:30 – 15:00
Sat 16 March 2013
Practice 3
11:00 – 13:00
Qualifying
14:00
Sun 17 March 2013
Race
14:00
