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Later Grand Prix start times on the agenda for 2018

Start times for many of this year's Formula 1 Grand Prix races might be pushed back by over an hour from their traditional 2pm slot. The move is being considered by Formula 1's new commercial rights holders as a way of boosting TV viewership figures. Currently, all European races start at the same time they have for decades. But these local timings are under review for 2018, according to the latest reports. The new preferred race start time would be 3.10pm. The extra ten minute offset works better with TV schedules, allowing coverage to start on the hour with a brief introduction and advertisement break before lights out. Reports say that Liberty has raised the possibility in meetings with...
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