Jeff Bloxham/Motorsport ImagesOriginally reported on Racer.com by Chris MedlandFormula 1 commentary legend Murray Walker has passed away at the age of 97.The Englishman started out in commentating in the 1940s and his first grand prix commentary was the 1949 British Grand Prix. He worked more regularly in motorcycle racing before...

Long-time Formula 1 team boss Eddie Jordan will be part of the presenter line-p for the BBC's new incarnation of Top Gear.Jordan had been an analyst on the broadcaster's UK F1 coverage from 2009 to the end of last season, after which the BBC pulled out of the remainder of...

Channel 4 has taken over the UK television rights of Formula 1 in a three-year deal from the 2016 season, with the BBC "reluctantly" ending its agreement early.The BBC's contract was due to run through to the end of 2018, but with the network announcing it needs to make significant...

Britain's BBC network has released plans for its a renewed round of cost cutting, and a hefty sports budget reduction raises questions over Formula 1's remaining free-to-air television coverage in the UK, one of the sport's key markets.The broadcaster wants to save £150 million [$228m] due to a funding shortfall...

Although Jenson Button has not given any indication that he is planning his F1 retirement, the former world champion is rumored to already have his next job lined up. The UK's Daily Mail reports that Button, 35, is in talks with Britain's BBC to be a new co-host of the...

Although he has been removed as host of the popular TV show Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson is still expected to appear in the "Top Gear Live" show in Australia next month, according to the UK Daily Mirror.The newspaper reports that Clarkson is still set to appear alongside co-hosts James May...

Jeremy Clarkson's contract as host of the popular motoring show "Top Gear" will not be renewed, the BBC has confirmed, following the results of an internal investigation into his altercation with the series producer earlier this month that led to Clarkson's suspension by the British TV network. (Scroll down for...

A man dressed as "The Stig" from "Top Gear" arrived at the BBC TV network offices in a tank to hand over a petition calling for the return of Jeremy Clarkson. The presenter was suspended from the popular British TV show last week, after it emerged that he had been...

"Top Gear" host Jeremy Clarkson has been suspended by the BBC "following a fracas with a producer" of the popular British automotive show. The network said the 54-year-old presenter had been suspended "pending an investigation.""No one else has been suspended. Top Gear will not be broadcast this Sunday," the BBC...

Renowned radio broadcaster Greg Strange passed away on Friday following a short illness. He was 61.Most recently known for his work on iRally, Strange was always at his best on the radio, talking touring cars or rallying.The BBC correspondent for the World Rally Championship, Strange's inimitable tone and character chartered...