SIRIUS Satellite Radio adds Formule 1 race coverage

Source: SIRIUS Satellite Radio SIRIUS Satellite Radio and Formula One Management have entered into an agreement that will make SIRIUS the exclusive North American radio broadcaster of all FORMULA 1 (F1) races, marking the U.S. radio premiere of the high-profile sport. SIRIUS' F1 schedule kicks off this weekend with live coverage of the Monaco Grand Prix in Monte Carlo (Sunday, May 25 at 8:00 am ET), one of the world's most prestigious and challenging motor racing events, exclusively on SIRIUS channel 125. Often referred to as the crown jewel of F1, the Monaco Grand Prix is one of the only street circuits in use. SIRIUS will broadcast the entire remainder of the 2008 calendar's races live nationwide on SIRIUS 125, including the first-ever F1 night race, being held in Singapore on September 28. "We are very happy to be associated with SIRIUS Satellite Radio, and that they will broadcast our races into North America," said Bernie Ecclestone, Chief Executive of Formula One Management.
2008 FORMULA 1 Motor Racing on SIRIUS: Dates Race (City) Channel May 25 Monaco Grand Prix (Monte-Carlo) 125 Jun. 8 Canadian Grand Prix (Montreal) 125 Jun. 22 French Grand Prix (Magny-Cours) 125 Jul. 6 British Grand Prix (Silverstone) 125 Jul. 20 German Grand Prix (Hockenheim) 125 Aug. 3 Hungarian Grand Prix (Budapest) 125 Aug. 24 European Grand Prix (Valencia) 125 Sep. 7 Belgian Grand Prix (Spa-Francorchamps) 125 Sep. 14 Italian Grand Prix (Monza) 125 Sep. 28 Singapore Grand Prix (Singapore) 125 Oct. 12 Japanese Grand Prix (Fuji Speedway) 125 Oct. 19 Chinese Grand Prix (Shanghai) 125 Nov. 2 Brazilian Grand Prix (Sao Paulo) 125