McLaren Renews Kangaroo TV Deal
The Vodafone McLaren Mercedes F1 team and wireless and mobile provider Kangaroo TV have extended their relationship until the end of 2009.
Kangaroo TV has been an official supplier to the team since 2007, providing bespoke Kangaroo TV sets and exclusive Vodafone McLaren Mercedes content for its guests and VIPs.
For the new season, Kangaroo TV will continue to innovate by delivering the best race coverage to the team’s valued guests.
In addition to live video, audio and data of world champion Lewis Hamilton and team mate Heikki Kovalainen, the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes branded Kangaroo TV sets will feature yet more functionalities and additional original bespoke content.
Since May 2006, Kangaroo TV has offered an exclusive wireless and mobile service at all Formula One Grand Prix worldwide.
The current exclusive licensing agreement with Formula One Administration Ltd to rebroadcast F1 live content expires at the end of the 2011 Championship. The Kangaroo TV service is available to teams, sponsors, media and to the general public from the F1 Village or via several WEB outlets, including from Kangaroo.tv.
Kangaroo TV provides access to the main F1 international race broadcast, in-car driver cameras, team radio audio, including driver-to-pit conversations, live commentary and radio play-by-play when available, race timekeeping, leader board and statistics in real-time, current event news and information, biographic files on teams and drivers.
