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An F1 photographer has crunched the numbers after Carlos Sainz claimed TV broadcasts are focusing too much on driver’s girlfriends.
A well-known photographer has responded to Carlos Sainz’s criticism of the F1 broadcast during the Singapore Grand Prix, where Sainz expressed frustration over missed on-track actions, such as Fernando Alonso chasing Lewis Hamilton. Sainz argued that the focus on drivers’ personal lives and celebrities overshadows crucial race moments. Fellow Spaniard Alonso also joined in criticizing the TV coverage, emphasizing the need to enhance the on-track excitement for fans.
In response to the debate, F1 photographer Kym Illman conducted an analysis, revealing that only a small fraction of the broadcast was dedicated to showing girlfriends and celebrities. Illman highlighted that out of 6,060 seconds of the race broadcast, only 15 seconds featured drivers’ girlfriends, equating to less than one percent of the coverage. Post-race coverage, however, showed more glimpses of girlfriends, prompting further discussions about the balance between personal content and race action in F1 broadcasts.
