Since 2006, USP Content has helped launch the Formula 1 broadcasting careers of several names via their 5 Live coverage. Speaking to this site, a BBC spokesperson said “IMG will be producing our coverage next season after a competitive process.” A request for comment directed towards USP Content has gone unanswered, whilst their website is also offline as of writing.Ī shoe-string budget, but high-quality programming The brief also implies that the current line-up of Jack Nicholls, Jennie Gow and Jolyon Palmer will remain aboard the 5 Live ship for 2019. Of particular note, the commissioning brief released by the BBC expressed a desire to increase their podcast download figures, as well as tackling Thursday’s preview show in a different manner.
The production contract, valued by the BBC at around £325,000 per season, covers the same output as in previous seasons, including a preview show on Thursday evening, every session live, a pre and post-season review and the post-race Chequered Flag podcast. IMG will cover the final portion of the 2018 season for 5 Live, starting with last weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix. However, with no major contracts now in their portfolio and significant cash flow problems, I understand that USP called in the administrators following the US Grand Prix.Īs a result of USP’s demise, IMG have stepped into the fold earlier than anticipated. The incumbents USP Content have been involved with BBC’s F1 coverage over the airwaves since 2006, an arrangement expected to end following the 2018 season. IMG will produce the BBC’s 5 Live Formula 1 coverage for the next two seasons after winning a competitive tender process, this site can exclusively reveal.
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