It was confirmed by Formula One Management that the 2011 Formula One season will be broadcasted in full HD (1080i) resolution, after they announced a HD feed will be made available to all.
The BBC is one of the many other broadcasters who will bring high definition racing to TVs when the season commences on 11th March in Bahrain.
Danielle Nagle, Head of HD and 3D at the BBC, is delighted with the new introduction of HD, saying “Along with many, many HD viewers, I’m delighted that we’ll have a chance next season to see F1 in all its glory on television. It’s fantastic news that FOM has decided to green-light HD broadcasts, and we’re looking forward to sharing with the fans all the races in all their detail on BBC One HD and BBC HD.”
Despite the high-tech nature of F1, it has never been broadcasted in HD before. Bernie Ecclestone commented that there was no demand for the viewing of F1 in a HD format, however if a demand was made visible, the change would be made. "If somebody guarantees to broadcast it we'll do it," he said, "we'll do a deal when people are more interested."
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