Formula 1 bosses are considering a drastic change to the start time for the majority of races as part of efforts to increase TV audiences, it has been revealed.
Altering the format of Grand Prix weekends has been one of the topics brought up since Liberty Media completed their takeover a year ago, particularly after the success Formula E has had with their single-day schedule.
While managing director of motorsport, Ross Brawn, recently played down the idea, moving the start time from 2pm to 3:10pm at the majority of daytime events is being suggested.
Such a move would make it a little easier for American fans, who face early starts for the European and Middle Eastern events but could come to the detriment of Asian and Australian fans who stay up late before the start of a working week.
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Changes to the sporting regulations have now only made a minimum gap between sessions a requirement, after qualifying in Austin was pushed back last year and some are wondering if this will allow for better scheduling to coincide with other major sporting events.
Meanwhile, alterations to how F1 is broadcast are being suggested with in-race music and highlight packages being touted, according to some paddock insiders.This comes as a promise for a new TV experience is being promised as part of the commercial overhaul in 2018.
