Formula 1 is looking to take the next step in broadcasting by switching to Ultra High Definition (UHD) broadcasting next season, following a successful trial at the Singapore Grand Prix last weekend.
The test was run by F1 technical partner Tata Communications and broadcaster Sky, which plans to roll-out UHD coverage for every race on the 2017 calendar.
In order to deliver UHD, state-of-the-art cameras were used in Singapore to capture every detail, with the footage mixed by FOM's Broadcast Centre on-site in Singapore, before being sent to Sky’s HQ in Osterley, UK.
Sky's director of operations, Keith Lane, believes the advancement will deliver a better experience for fans at home.
"UHD offers four times higher resolution than HD, making F1 a more powerful, immersive experience for fans than ever before," he said.
"The success of this proof of concept in Singapore shows that we're on track to show every race live in UHD next season using our next-generation Sky Q home entertainment service, and to continue to give our customers the action-packed F1 experiences that they crave."
Mehul Kapadia, managing director of F1 business at Tata, added: "Delivering the race action seamlessly in UHD requires superfast, reliable connectivity on a global scale.
"Other game-changing technologies like virtual reality will rely on ubiquitous, superfast connectivity too.
"As the break-neck speed of technology innovation continues, we'll work with Formula One Management to enable fans to experience the exhilarating world of F1 in new ways."
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