Probable 2009 BBC Lineup?

ITV commentator, and former Formula One racer, Martin Brundle hopes he will be able to continue his job when coverage of the sport moves to BBC Television from 2009 – however, he denies that a deal has been done.

The Beeb is currently in the process of finalising its coverage plans for next season, and former Radio 5 Live commentator Jonathan Legard is strongly believed to be heading for the lead commentary role.

It has been reported that Legard is close to finalising negotiations to lead the commentary team, which will see him return to Formula One after a spell in football.

Legard is expected to be joined by Brundle, but the deal has not yet been completed.

“Nothing is signed yet. I am hopeful that I can move to the BBC and continue my current role, and we are still in discussions.”

It has been suggested that former children’s television presenter Jake Humphrey will assume Steve Rider’s role as anchor, whilst David Coulthard will not be in retirement for long, taking over from Mark Blundell.

Singapore Grand Prix: Toyota Protest Rejected

Following the finale of the Singapore Grand Prix, this weekend, Toyota launched a protest against a Sebastian Vettel pitstop, deemed ‘unsafe’ by the Japanese marque.

Toyota’s complaint that Vettel was released unsafely into the path of their German driver Timo Glock was rejected by the stewards following examination of video footage, and interviews with the drivers involved.

This means that Vettel will keep his fifth place result from the Grand Prix, and sees Toyota remain fifteen points clear of Scuderia Toro Rosso, with three rounds remaining.