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3 days ago
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8 Ways Prime Video Is Revolutionizing NASCAR Broadcasting
This season, Prime Video is changing how we watch NASCAR. For the first time ever 5 Cup Series races are streaming only on Prime, a big change from TV. Prime is bringing new features, expert analysis and smarter ways to watch the action, for new fans and old. Here's how Prime is revolutionizing NASCAR broadcasting. 8. Exclusive Five-Race Package Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images Prime Video has the exclusive rights to stream five NASCAR Cup Series races this season , starting with the Coca-Cola 600 on May 25 and running through Pocono on June 22nd. This is the first time in NASCAR history that Cup Series races are only on a streaming platform, a big shift in how sports are delivered. 7. Seamless Integration with NBC Production Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images Prime Video uses NBC Sports' experienced production team and its technical expertise to maintain broadcast standards and innovation for streaming. Familiarity and new tech mean quality stays high and the format moves forward. 6. Comprehensive Practice & Qualifying Access Credit: Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Beyond race days, Prime Video also streams almost the entire first half of practice and qualifying sessions, so you get to see more behind the scenes. You get to see team prep and driver form, previously only on linear TV or premium sports apps. Advertisement Also Read:: 5 Drivers Who Attempted the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in One Day 5. Double‑Box Commercial Format During Live Racing Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images To never miss a lap, Prime uses a dual-screen 'double-box' format during green-flag racing. This minimizes interruption and maximizes race-time engagement, redefining how ads fit into sports coverage. 4. Highlight Packages Mid‑Race Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Prime has in-race highlight recaps, so you can catch up quickly if you join mid-stream. This real-time storytelling keeps casual and hardcore fans engaged, even if you can't watch from start to finish. 2. Expert-Led Studio Coverage Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images Prime Video's live feed is backed by a full studio team: pre- and post-race shows are hosted by Danielle Trotta with analysts Carl Edwards, Corey LaJoie and Trevor Bayne , fresh voices with race-proven credentials. By using respected names with on-track cred, the coverage gets authenticity and elevates the overall experience. 2. Carl Edwards Brings NASCAR Champion Perspective Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images Hall-of-Famer Carl Edwards joins the booth, sharing his racing expertise. Edwards said he wasn't sure fans would follow the switch to streaming , until an 85-year-old neighbor with Prime told him they would. He attracts longtime fans and helps explain race strategy and culture to a newer, digital audience. 1. Streamlined Explanation of Complex Strategy Credit: Denny Simmons / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Building on their NFL success, Prime Video is figuring out how to explain complex race strategy in a way that's easy to understand. It makes the sport more accessible to new fans and deeper for longtime fans, turning passive viewers into informed followers. Advertisement Also Read:: 10 Drivers Making Waves in the 2025 NASCAR Season Related Headlines
Yahoo
3 days ago
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2026 F1 Calendar Bombshell: Canadian GP to Clash with Indy 500 in Epic Showdown
Peter Casey-Imagn Images The 2026 F1 calendar dropped today, unveiling a packed lineup of races with bold changes that promise high-octane drama but have already sparked heated debate among fans and teams alike. It also revealed a first-ever for the sport: a head-to-head race against the Indy 500. Advertisement F1 and the FIA have revealed the schedule for the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship, confirming another 24-round season. The championship will visit five continents, starting in Australia from March 6-8, 2026, and concluding in Abu Dhabi from December 4-6, 2026. The 2026 F1 season marks a new era with brand-new technical regulations and cars powered by 100% sustainable fuel. We'll also see big automotive names like Audi, Cadillac, and Ford joining the grid in various capacities. Here are the changes to the 2026 F1 calendar, including a new race and some familiar circuits being reshuffled or eliminated from the schedule. Related: Max Verstappen would be 'wise' to take 2026 off says former F1 champ The 2026 F1 calendar changes have some steaming mad Credit: F1 One of the most notable changes to the 2026 Formula 1 calendar is the debut of Madrid, which will take over as the host of the Spanish Grand Prix from September 11-13. With the addition of the race at the Madring, the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola has been dropped from the schedule for now. Imola's mayor has released a statement expressing disappointment but is hopeful for a future return. Advertisement 'This is news we were aware of and which, understandably, generates questions, disappointment and bitterness, because in recent years our territory has demonstrated its ability to host an extraordinary event with record numbers,' said Imola mayor Marco Panieri in a released statement. 'The grand prix in Imola was one of the most loved and appreciated by fans and drivers, as demonstrated in the days following the event. However, we want to be very clear: this news does not represent the end of the story.' Read More: 2025 F1 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola: Top 5 Storylines Key shifts aimed at efficiency mean key date changes for F1 Credit: Mike DiNovo-Imagn Images There are also some key shifts in timing with the new 2026 Formula 1 calendar aimed at improving the geographical flow and efficiency. Advertisement The Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal moves to May 22-24, following the Miami Grand Prix on May 1-3. This earlier slot in the 2026 Formula 1 calendar allows equipment to move more efficiently between the two North American events. Interestingly, the new date for the Canadian GP (May 24 weekend) means it will clash with the Indianapolis 500, traditionally held on the same weekend. The Monaco Grand Prix also shifts later, moving from its usual late May slot to June 5-7, kicking off a consolidated European leg of the season. The 2026 Formula 1 calendar features familiar venues, including Silverstone (July 3-5), Spa-Francorchamps (July 17-19), and Monza (September 4-6), as well as three races in the USA at Miami, Austin, and Las Vegas. The season will again end with a triple-header in the Americas, followed by Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi. Related: F1 Power Rankings 2025: Top 10 entering Canadian Grand Prix Related Headlines
The Star
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Miami GP suffers major ratings dip minus NBA lead-in
May 4, 2025; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Red Bull driver Max Verstappen (1) leads the start of the F1 Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Peter Casey-Imagn Images The Miami Grand Prix suffered a major drop in television audience for the fourth edition of the South Florida event on Sunday. The race won by McLaren's Oscar Piastri drew an average of 2.17 million viewers on ABC, according to Nielsen ratings. That represented around a 30 percent drop from last year's race, which set a record for Formula 1 ratings on United States television with an average audience of 3.07 million. The silver lining is that Sunday's numbers were still up 7 percent from the 2023 Miami GP, and came without a live sporting event on ABC leading into the race. The 2024 Miami GP aired right after Game 7 of a first-round playoff series. However, this year's Miami GP was seen as an important litmus test with ESPN evaluating whether it intends to pursue an extension of its F1 media rights deal that expires at the end of this season. Two U.S.-based races remain on the schedule with a stop in Austin in October and the third year of the Las Vegas Grand Prix in November. Piastri's win on Sunday, with teammate Lando Norris taking second place, peaked with 2.4 million viewers and rated as the third most-watched F1 race on U.S. television. The top four spots are all occupied by the Miami GP, which last week signed a 10-year extension with F1 through the 2041 season. --Field Level Media
The Star
03-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Motor racing-Disco helmets and blue Ferraris; F1 gets into Miami groove
May 2, 2025; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc (16) during practice for the F1 Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images MIAMI (Reuters) -Formula One teams are no strangers to revamping car liveries for the American races, and the drivers for changing helmet designs, but there are some colourful changes for this weekend's Miami Grand Prix. Perhaps the most head-turning facelift is the traditional all-red Ferrari of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc being given a lick of blue and white paint in a nod to its one-year anniversary with title sponsor HP. The drivers have got in on the act too with blue and white racing overalls. The new look, if only for a one-off race, has not been universally popular, however. One comment to Ferrari's social media post linking to the livery likened it to 'putting pineapple on a pizza'. Up and down the F1 grid there are changes for a race that likes to make a splash and draws a steady flow of celebrities from music, sport and the movies. Racing Bulls unveiled a magenta livery at an event on Wednesday night at a Miami Beach club, the wraps taken off the new venture on a floating pontoon by drivers Isack Hadjar and Liam Lawson. It ties in with a new Red Bull white peach-flavoured drink with the team's F1 drivers also wearing magenta racing overalls all weekend and the team's garage having a similar colour overhaul. Kick Sauber have gone with what they described as a 'celebration of Miami's creative spirit' with paint thrown over their cars as a nod to the city's art scene. The drivers also have their own individual twists for the weekend. The shimmering disco ball helmet worn by McLaren's Lando Norris is arguably the most eye catching headwear while both Mercedes drivers are bedecked in pink to tie in with sponsor Adidas' new summer collection. Williams driver Alex Albon is hard to miss around the circuit at the Hard Rock Stadium with an all-orange look to his helmet while Esteban Ocon, of Haas, has gone for cartoons over his own helmet. (Editing by Pritha Sarkar)
Straits Times
03-05-2025
- Automotive
- Straits Times
Disco helmets and blue Ferraris; F1 gets into Miami groove
May 2, 2025; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc (16) during practice for the F1 Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images REUTERS MIAMI - Formula One teams are no strangers to revamping car liveries for the American races, and the drivers for changing helmet designs, but there are some colourful changes for this weekend's Miami Grand Prix. Perhaps the most head-turning facelift is the traditional all-red Ferrari of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc being given a lick of blue and white paint in a nod to its one-year anniversary with title sponsor HP. The drivers have got in on the act too with blue and white racing overalls. The new look, if only for a one-off race, has not been universally popular, however. One comment to Ferrari's social media post linking to the livery likened it to 'putting pineapple on a pizza'. Up and down the F1 grid there are changes for a race that likes to make a splash and draws a steady flow of celebrities from music, sport and the movies. Racing Bulls unveiled a magenta livery at an event on Wednesday night at a Miami Beach club, the wraps taken off the new venture on a floating pontoon by drivers Isack Hadjar and Liam Lawson. It ties in with a new Red Bull white peach-flavoured drink with the team's F1 drivers also wearing magenta racing overalls all weekend and the team's garage having a similar colour overhaul. Kick Sauber have gone with what they described as a 'celebration of Miami's creative spirit' with paint thrown over their cars as a nod to the city's art scene. The drivers also have their own individual twists for the weekend. The shimmering disco ball helmet worn by McLaren's Lando Norris is arguably the most eye catching headwear while both Mercedes drivers are bedecked in pink to tie in with sponsor Adidas' new summer collection. Williams driver Alex Albon is hard to miss around the circuit at the Hard Rock Stadium with an all-orange look to his helmet while Esteban Ocon, of Haas, has gone for cartoons over his own helmet. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
