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The car manufacturers who are involved in Formula 1 (Fiat, DaimlerChrysler, Ford, Renault, BMW AG, Honda and Toyota) have announced their intent on setting up a rival series to Formula 1. This was a result of the acquisition of 75% of SLEC by the German media group Kirch raising fears that Formula 1 could become an exclusive pay TV or even pay-by-view event.

The rival series would be expected to start in 2008 once the current Concorde agreement with the current Formula 1 teams expires.

It appears that the car manufacturers are trying to put pressure on Bernie Ecclestone and the Kirch group to give them a fair share of SLEC. They want a 35% share which gives them a say on how TV coverage is delivered while the Kirch group wants to offer them 25% giving the car manufacturers much less control as Kirch retains 50%.

Do you oppose Formula 1 becoming like boxing events where you pay to see each event ? Would a rival series be good for the sport ? What do you think should happen ? Have Your Say   (What others are saying)

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If this series does go to plan it would be a place for Indy and Ff1 drivers to go to, to still be successful - Chris - Australia


I can't see it going pay-per-view, and staying at the pinnacle of motorsport; anything that reduces audiences reduces the commercial appeal of F1 involvement, which could lead to manufacturers, and sponsors pulling out. If F1 goes to pay-per-view, I think it inevitable that a rival series will emerge - Alex C - Brazil


No way! This can't happen...Formula 1 is as famous as it is, because of the fans! If they turn f1 into an event only to be seen on pay-per-view, I will boycott (regardless of my love for Formula 1). And I suggest the rest of the fans to do the same. Formula 1 is a worldwide event, and accessible for everybody, and it has to continue to be! I don't think that the manufacturers will allow that to happen, but if they do give in to Kirch Group, F1 races will become something to rich people, and rich people only to enjoy, and that is not interesting neither for the manufacturers nor for the Kirch Group. Unfortunately, there's not much fans can do but to BOYCOTT! - Dan A - Brazil


When such 'splits' have happened in other sports they have tended to be very detrimental.

The car manufacturers need 'free tv' coverage of F1 and I am sure that their announcement is very much a statement of intent should there be any movement by Kirch toward pay-per-view for F1.

On the basis that it is in everyone's' interest  to see F1 being a success I am sure that a compromise will be reached which allows free coverage to continue
- Dunder - Hong Kong


rival series dilute the talent pool. however pay-tv is interesting as my local carrier refuses to play any f1 race, live or tape-delayed. probably a usa thing but I thought the popularity of the usgp would have changed all of that. thank god for the internet - Scott - USA


Well...from a personal point of view I am totally against the fact that Formula1 in the future will be a private property on pay-TV because I don't have it but there are good and bad points that come out of it if this will be happening. Personally the consequences will be all negative - Rob - Australia


I would object to F1 becoming a pay-by-view event. I would however like to see F1 on pay TV as this would ensure that I get to see it live instead of 3 hours after the race ends. If a rival series was in the same style as F1 then I would watch it, if it was like the American CART or Nascar then I wouldn't - that's just boring people driving around a boring track - Martin - Australia

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