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Formula One's future on terrestrial television appears all but over after Sky Sports announced it has agreed an exclusive contract to broadcast the sport from 2019.
Channel 4, new to the grid this season after the BBC surrendered its deal three years early, currently shares the broadcasting rights with Sky.
But its time in the sport looks set to be short-lived with Sky agreeing a six-year contract to be the exclusive rights-holder in the UK.


Nico Rosberg celebrates winning Australian Grand Prix at the weekend, which was shown live by broadcaster
Nico Rosberg celebrates winning Australian Grand Prix at the weekend, which was shown live by broadcaster


While Sky has said that the British Grand Prix, as well as highlights of the other races, will be shown on a 'free-to-air' basis, the news is likely to come as huge blow to the millions of fans who watch the sport on terrestrial TV.
Nearly three million people tuned in to watch Channel 4's highlights of Sunday's season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Sunday.

'I am delighted that we will continue to work together,' said Bernie Ecclestone, the sport's chief executive of Formula One Management's new deal. 'Sky's commitment to the sport and standard of coverage is second to none.'
Barney Francis, managing director of Sky Sports, added: 'This is a brilliant deal that takes Sky's partnership with F1 to the next level. Since 2012, we have demonstrated unrivalled commitment to F1, offering fans innovations including a dedicated channel and the very best broadcasting talent.
'We are delighted that we are strengthening our coverage for viewers even further, with live and exclusive F1 from 2019. We are pleased to support F1 and look forward to working with them to progress, develop and enhance coverage of the championship during the agreement.' 
As well as making the British Grand Prix available for free, Sky will also show highlights of qualifying and races without charge.
The Channel 4 team of Steve Jones (left), Mark Webber (centre) and David Coulthard at Albert Park
The Channel 4 team of Steve Jones (left), Mark Webber (centre) and David Coulthard at Albert Park
Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone is delighted with signing an exclusive contract with Sky Sports
Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone is delighted with signing an exclusive contract with Sky Sports
Sky Sports entered Formula One in 2012 and signed a seven-year agreement which saw it share the rights with the BBC.
It marked the first time the sport had not been broadcast exclusively on terrestrial television in Britain.
The subscription channel continued its deal alongside the BBC until the end of last season before the latter was forced to pull the plug on its contract in a bid to make a £35million cut to its sports budget.
Channel 4's deal will see it show 10 races live - without commercial breaks - and screen extensive highlights of the other races. 
Nico Rosberg (centre) celebrates after beating Lewis Hamilton (left) and Sebastian Vettel (right)
Nico Rosberg (centre) celebrates after beating Lewis Hamilton (left) and Sebastian Vettel (right)
Mercedes driver Rosberg crosses the line as the chequered flag is waved at the Australian Grand Prix
Mercedes driver Rosberg crosses the line as the chequered flag is waved at the Australian Grand Prix


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22:04:00
World champion Lewis Hamilton continued his perfect start to the defence of his Formula One crown by leading the way in final practice ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
In the first dry running of the campaign, Hamilton, who was fastest in both of Friday's rain-hit sessions, posted a best lap of one minute and 25.264 seconds at Melbourne's Albert Park to finish nearly two tenths clear of his Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg.
But Ferrari, and Sebastian Vettel in particular, will be quietly encouraged that he was only a quarter-of-a-second down on Hamilton's best lap. 
Reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton continued his impressive start to Australian Grand Prix practice 
Reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton continued his impressive start to Australian Grand Prix practice
The Mercedes star topped the timesheet in the third session to follow up on his success on Friday 
The Mercedes star topped the timesheet in the third session to follow up on his success on Friday
The 31-year-old posted a best lap of one minute and 25.264 seconds at Melbourne's Albert Park
The 31-year-old posted a best lap of one minute and 25.264 seconds at Melbourne's Albert Park
Carlos Sainz, in the Toro Rosso, split the Ferrari drivers, with Kimi Raikkonen fifth-fastest, and more than half-a-second adrift of team-mate Vettel.
While intermittent rain and heavy winds wreaked havoc on Friday, the sun was back out in force in Melbourne on Saturday. And all of the 22 drivers, desperate to obtain invaluable data ahead of qualifying later on Saturday, were quick to head out on to the Albert Park circuit.
Rio Haryanto, the sport's first Indonesian driver, is one of three debutants this weekend, and it was not long before he was involved in a rather embarrassing gaffe.
Upon leaving his garage, Haryanto collided with Romain Grosjean's Haas after he was released straight into the path of the Frenchman. Haryanto damaged his front wing, while Grosjean sustained damage to the floor of his car on the American team's grand prix debut.
After a substantial delay both drivers made it out on to the track with Grosjean 19th and Haryanto propping up the standings in his Manor.
Rosberg, who is bidding to prevent Hamilton from winning his third successive title, dropped his Mercedes in the wet on Friday, sustaining damage to his front wing. 
Hamilton's team-mate Nico Rosberg watches from the garage ahead of Australian Grand Prix qualifying 
Hamilton's team-mate Nico Rosberg watches from the garage ahead of Australian Grand Prix qualifying

Rosberg, who is bidding to prevent Hamilton from winning third successive title, was second in third session
Rosberg, who is bidding to prevent Hamilton from winning third successive title, was second in third session
Ferrari, and Sebastian Vettel in particular, will be quietly encouraged by the performance in the final session
Ferrari, and Sebastian Vettel in particular, will be quietly encouraged by the performance in the final session
And the 30-year-old German was nearly in trouble again after he was forced to take evasive action of Kevin Magnussen's Renault. Both men took to the escape road at Turn 13, and no further drama ensued.
Britain's Jolyon Palmer, making his grand prix bow for Renault here, also ran off the road, taking a trip across the gravel in the closing moments of the one-hour session. Palmer finished 17th, more than two seconds off the pace.
Elsewhere, Max Verstappen was sixth for Toro Rosso, while the McLaren duo of Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button finished 11th and 12th respectively. The former was the subject of a 360 degree spin early on in the session.
The pack will emerge from their garages at 1700 local time for the first qualifying session of the year. And they will do so shrouded in uncertainty with the revamped elimination-style format to make its debut. 
World champion Hamilton is greeted by supporters and poses for a selfie on his arrival at Albert Park 
World champion Hamilton is greeted by supporters and poses for a selfie on his arrival at Albert Park

The Brit is driven around in a golf buggy prior to taking part in the final practice session in Melbourne
The Brit is driven around in a golf buggy prior to taking part in the final practice session in Melbourne

Hamilton makes his way towards the paddock as he preparing for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix
Hamilton makes his way towards the paddock as he preparing for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix



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15:14:00
Damon Hill has claimed that a season opening win for Lewis Hamilton at the Australian Grand Prix could land a psychological blow on Nico Rosberg, which his Mercedes team-mate may not recover from.
For the last two years the Brit has proven top dog at the German marquee having stormed to successive Formula One world titles, with Rosberg left trailing as runner-up.
Such was Hamilton’s advantage, the 31-year-old won his third drivers’ championship with three races to go, before his German team-mate upped his performance to win the remaining grand prix.
Damon Hill believes Lewis Hamilton (left) winning in Australia would be bad news for Nico Rosberg 
Damon Hill believes Lewis Hamilton (left) winning in Australia would be bad news for Nico Rosberg
The 55-year-old (centre) described the Mercedes driver as a 'street fighter' in quest to win 
The 55-year-old (centre) described the Mercedes driver as a 'street fighter' in quest to win
Speculation was whether Hamilton had eased up after securing the title, and Hill claims this weekend will be crucial if the three-time world champion regains his superiority when it matters in the opening race of the year at Albert Park.
‘If Lewis does gain the upper hand right from the get-go in Melbourne, Nico is going to suffer a blow from which he might not recover for the entire season because everyone will be saying things are back to what they were before the championship was decided last year,’ Hill said.
‘It would be dangerous going into the first race of a 21-race championship thinking it is not as important as the entire season.
‘It’s such an important thing to get out the gates with more points than anyone else at the first race.’
Hamilton aiming to become the first British driver to win four world titles having matched Sir Jackie Stewart’s record of three
Hamilton is aiming to become the first British driver to win four world titles, having matched Sir Jackie Stewart’s record of three last season.

Hill, when he drove for Williams, celebrates after winning the British Grand Prix at Silverstone
Hill, when he drove for Williams, celebrates after winning the British Grand Prix at Silverstone

And Hill claims the biggest obstacle to the former McLaren star’s chances this season is being distracted by his interests away from the race track.
The former Williams and Jordan star also believes that while Hamilton doesn’t need to have the No 1 status at Mercedes, he has a streetwise element which allows him to maintain a psychological edge over Rosberg.
‘I don’t think the antipathy is crucial (for Lewis). Lewis wants to know he’s got the measure of his team-mate. He’s not necessarily after the entire devotion of the team. He’s not one of these drivers that needs to control the entire team.
‘To his credit he is comfortable with Nico getting as much attention as he does in the team.
The world champion has been putting in the miles during testing as the new season draws nearer 
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The world champion has been putting in the miles during testing as the new season draws nearer 
The battle between the two Mercedes team-mates is expected to be as exciting as last season
The battle between the two Mercedes team-mates is expected to be as exciting as last season
‘There’s no suggestion he needs acrimony to thrive, he’s just like that. He’s very clever where there’s any hint of doubt in his rival he will make the call the way he wants it to turn out. So his team-mate is running to catch him up.
‘I’m thinking of Spa [2014] actually. I thought it was 50-50 but Lewis was very quick to say ‘Nico admitted doing something’ and Nico never recovered from that. Lewis is an old hand at this, bit of a street fighter.
‘The only thing Lewis should be wary of is taking his eye off the ball. There’s a job to be done. I still think that in Formula One it requires 100 per cent.
‘Whether it’s Senna and Prost or Mansell and Piquet, none of them won the championship without being 100 per cent on it because it’s too difficult.’
Hamilton, Toto Wolff and Rosberg speak to the media in Stuttgart, Germany to kick-start their campaign
Hamilton, Toto Wolff and Rosberg speak to the media in Stuttgart, Germany to kick-start their campaign


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