Strong Global Viewing Numbers For F1

Formula One’s global television audience increased to 527 million people over the course of the 2010 season.??

The figures were boosted due to the additional coverage of live free practice, additional qualifying and race programming that were added to television schedules around the world.??

Over 16,000 hours of coverage was broadcast to 187 countries as figures were also boosted by an exciting season on the track.??

F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone said: ‘Whilst 2010 delivered some great things, 2011 promises even more as Formula One seeks to build upon the foundations laid in our emerging markets and enthral our audiences across the world.’??

F1 will be offered to viewers in High Definition for the first time this coming season.