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Sky favourite for rebel F1 TV rights
Published Friday, Jun 19 2009, 14:15 BST | By James Welsh
Sky has been made 11/8 favourites to secure the TV rights to FOTA's proposed breakaway Formula 1 championship.
Ladbrokes have ITV at 9/4, the BBC at 11/4 and Five on the outside at 6/1.
The Formula One Teams Association, comprised of Sauber, Brawn, Renault, Red Bull, Ferrari, Toro Rosso, Toyota and McLaren, said last night that they intend to set up a rival championship for 2010 because of a row over the FIA's proposed budget cap and governance of the sport.
"Sky have demonstrated in the past their willingness to snap up breakaway competitions," said Ladbrokes spokesperson Nick Weinberg.
Ladbrokes have ITV at 9/4, the BBC at 11/4 and Five on the outside at 6/1.
The Formula One Teams Association, comprised of Sauber, Brawn, Renault, Red Bull, Ferrari, Toro Rosso, Toyota and McLaren, said last night that they intend to set up a rival championship for 2010 because of a row over the FIA's proposed budget cap and governance of the sport.
"Sky have demonstrated in the past their willingness to snap up breakaway competitions," said Ladbrokes spokesperson Nick Weinberg.
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