Having featured on
ITV3 for the first half of the season, the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship is to return to its regular slot on
ITV1 for the remainder of the campaign.
The live coverage, hosted by Louise Goodman and Ted Kravitz, will enable millions of keen BTCC viewers to keep in tough with the fight between Fabrizio Giovanardi and
Jason Plato for the championship crown, with each broadcast featuring live coverage of race three plus highlights of the earlier two races.
We are returning to
ITV1 at the perfect moment now millions more viewers will be able to enjoy the excitement as we enter the second phase of what is turning into a truly great sporting contest and rivalry, series director Alan Gow said. Prime time positioning on
ITV1 of course also increases the BTCC's profile still further which is great news for the teams, drivers, sponsors and especially the fans.
ITV should be congratulated for putting such tremendous support, commitment and enthusiasm behind the BTCC. I am sure its excellent coverage will make for compelling viewing.
ITV1 will also continue to show highlights of the day's BTCC action on Sunday nights after each race day, while repeated highlights will be broadcast on
Men & Motors during the following week.
In addition, each BTCC race day will continue to receive comprehensive coverage on subscription channel
Setanta Sports, with
Donington,
Snetterton and the season finale
Thruxton covered live in their entirety.
Brands Hatch and
Knockhill will be broadcast as highlights.
