[andy_m]

I've heard it suggested that this might be the start of a process to close the channel down and migrate the f1 coverage to some of the other channels in the Sky Sports "scuderia". They've so far refused to comment on this suggestion when it's been put to them by a couple of respected motor sport journalists. It would certainly fill some of the gaps that are appearing in their rights portfolio whilst allowing them to save a bit more face then if they were to shut down SS5.