EXCLUSIVE: Kayo Sports to Offer Alternate F1 Commentary in Formula One Season Finale
Starting with this weekend’s F1 race in Brazil, Australian sports streaming service Kayo will give fans the option to choose between two commentary teams while watching the main race during the next four events.
Although not officially announced by Foxtel or Kayo, this move responds to growing frustration among Australian viewers over the UK commentary’s bias, especially favoring Lando Norris in his battles with Oscar Piastri.
"Make no mistake, Lando is doing a great job, but the lack of attention to Oscar’s rise through the ranks, his position within DRS, and the constant talk of Lando’s Championship lead as if he’d already won, are just over the top."
Audience feedback across multiple platforms revealed overwhelming interest in an alternate commentary, ideally featuring an Australian team with a local race driver and a broader focus on the entire grid, including Max Verstappen, Oscar Piastri, and Lando Norris, without the UK bias.
While Fox Sports has not created such a team, they are leveraging an existing alternative: the F1 TV commentary crew.
Fan Expectations for Alternate Commentary
- A local Australian commentary team
- Inclusion of an Aussie race driver
- Balanced coverage of all key drivers: Max, Oscar, and Lando
- Elimination of UK-centric bias
Current Status
Fox Sports has not developed a dedicated Aussie commentary team but offers the F1 TV commentary as an alternative for viewers seeking less biased coverage during the last events of the season.
Summary: Kayo Sports introduces an alternate F1 commentary option for Australian fans, responding to criticism of UK broadcast bias by providing a fresh perspective from the F1 TV team in the final four races of the season.
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