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Formula 1 returns to ±«Óãtv Television this weekend after an absence of 12 years – and fans need not miss a single second of the action thanks to unprecedented coverage on ±«Óãtv Online, Red Button and Mobile.

On ±«Óãtv Online, the re-launched F1 site will cover every single track session over an enhanced live page and will include a high-quality stream which will allow fans to enjoy near-televisual quality video.

Alongside this, multiple video streams will allow users to switch perspectives, including taking in the action from in-car cameras. The site will also provide the latest leaderboard and live text commentary and, after every race, F1 legend Murray Walker will post his video verdict online.

As well as live action, the site will also be updated throughout the week, including highlights from every track session, news, comment and analysis and classic moments from the past.

A new, interactive online application, the F1 Circuit Guide, will even allow users to personally get to know every circuit.

The application contains interactive 3-D models which map video, images and comments to specific points on the track. Crash sites, key corners and the ideal driving line can all be explored in detail. The Circuit Guide contains video track laps with synchronised telemetry, letting users examine driver speeds, steering, G-forces, throttle and braking. 

Meanwhile, through ±«Óãtv Red Button, viewers will be able to access all on-track sessions live, including practice, qualifying and race.

On race days, users will be able to choose between three different streams: the main feed with a choice of commentary from either TV coverage or ±«Óãtv Radio 5 Live; a split screen comprising a main network feed, in-car camera and leaderboard, and, finally, rolling highlights.

As well as the comprehensive on-track coverage, there will be an additional one-hour post-race analysis programme on the Red Button, immediately after the ±«Óãtv TV coverage comes to an end.

Finally, F1 fans can also catch up on all the news on the move with ±«Óãtv Mobile, offering the latest news, results and standings, live text coverage of all race sessions and video highlights (available via certain operators).

Seetha Kumar, Controller, ±«Óãtv Online, comments: "These exciting online developments provide an extra dimension to the ±«Óãtv's coverage of the new F1 season. Fans can use the relaunched F1 website to switch between multiple video streams and get to know every circuit ahead of each race, leading to a richer and more immersive experience than ever before."

Ben Gallop, Head of ±«Óãtv Sport Interactive, comments: "Formula 1 has always been a marriage of sport and technology – so we're really pleased to be able to provide full interactive coverage of the action, as it returns to the ±«Óãtv after a 12 year absence. ±«Óãtv Sport will be offering an in-depth service across a range of platforms, so that fans can feel closer than ever to what promises to be another gripping season on the track."

Notes to Editors

The F1 Circuit Guide was built by Monterosa Productions, a creative technology company founded by Simon Brickle and Tom McDonnell in 2006

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