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The forecast for revenue from miscellaneous sources was the only one which F1 out-performed with the actual total coming to $340 million which was $40.3 million higher than the estimate.Īs shown in the box below, this brings F1’s 2018 revenue to $1.8 billion which is a 2.5% rise on the previous year but is $195.9 million lower than Morgan Stanley forecast. Its forecast was closer than those for any of F1’s other revenue streams and was only $11.2 million higher than the $266.4 million that F1 actually made. Ironically, despite Carey telling CNBC in January 2017 that he expected sponsorship to be the revenue stream “that grows the fastest,” it was one of Morgan Stanley’s most measured estimates. “Given the timing and some of the circumstances, the consequences and timing of it made it adverse to us.We believe we are on a path to addressing it in a constructive way for the ‘19 season.” There was a large region and a number of smaller ones so we went back and engaged directly with the parties that had been buying through the broker.

Giving further detail, Carey added that “it was essentially a middleman that controlled our rights and sold them on so when the broker went broke the agreements were eliminated as part of the process.

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The Liberty statement explains that “broadcast revenue was essentially flat for the full year 2018 as contractual rate increases and favorable foreign currency movements were offset by the early termination of one contract with a failing broadcast rights broker.” Perhaps testimony to this, F1’s broadcasting revenue in 2018 was actually a staggering $181.1 million lower than the forecast and only rose by 0.4% to $603.9 million. It forecast that fees from broadcasters would accelerate by 31.1% to hit $785 million last year.Īs we reported, this estimate seemed suspicious as data released by one of Morgan Stanley’s sources contradicted several of its key assumptions.

It claimed that broadcasting would contribute an estimated 66% of F1’s revenue growth between 20 with the biggest surge expected to come in 2018.

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The feeling is that Bottas will surprise and won’t be too far from Hamilton and he can take heart from Rosberg’s performance last season.įerrari’s impressive pre-season testing showing has suggested they can also be optimistic for a strong season, and it could be one of the closest yet.Īll will be revealed at the Australian Grand Prix when it is ‘lights out, and away we go!’.Morgan Stanley’s report said that “we believe ‘18/’19 will see the bulk of F1’s major markets step up with new TV contracts.” That’s not all as it went on to make the bold claim that “broadcasting will drive approximately two thirds of the company’s revenue growth between now and 2020.” Hamilton starts the season as favourite to claim his 4th world title and go level with Vettel, but insiders feel Red Bull pose a serious threat and are split between Ricciardo and Verstappen as to whom will come out on top.

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What of the rest? Can McLaren take inspiration from their new livery and get back to where they belong? How will Williams react after the departure of their main driver - replaced by the returning Felipe Massa? And can Force India replicate and even better their 2016 success?

The most eagerly anticipated season in years poses several questions: will Mercedes’ dominance resume, will Red Bull mount a title challenge and if so how will they manage their two star drivers, and can Ferrari respond after an underwhelming 2016?

Yet, all of this without the reigning World Champion here to defend his crown… The 2017 regulations present significant changes to the design of the car and promise increased speeds of between 2-5 seconds per lap (depending on what you read!) – with lap records set to be obliterated. Last year Rosberg was the early pacesetter with victory in Melbourne ahead of team-mate Lewis Hamilton with Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel occupying the final podium position. The 2016 season had plenty of memorable moments: the sham qualifying format which was quickly abandoned, Haas’s fantastic debut in Australia, Verstappen becoming the youngest ever race winner with his incredible victory in Spain on his Red Bull debut, the retirement of the 2009 World Champion Jenson Button, and a new driver's champion was crowned at the final race followed swiftly by his shock retirement.

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