Racing News, Analysis, Editorials, Rumors & Predictions
An emotional Grand Prix ended the 2022 season. But could the F1 TV Ratings keep up with the controversy from last season’s race? With Sebastian Vettel’s retirement highlighting the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, there was a good chance the TV ratings would help the F1 season end on a high note. In comparison to last […] READ MORE
After a lackluster Mexican GP, the Brazilian Grand Prix was thrilling. But with both Championships decided, how were the F1 TV ratings? George Russell took his maiden victory in Brazil, and lead a Mercedes 1-2 finish for the first time this season. The race wasn’t free from controversy though as Red Bull’s Max Verstappen refused […] READ MORE
Joey Logano’s championship win Sunday was perhaps too dominant as the NASCAR TV ratings for the final race of the year declined from 2021. For the 20th straight week, the NASCAR Cup Series was the most-watched motorsport in the United States as Joey Logano dominated to win his second title. Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Championship […] READ MORE
This weekend ESPN saw another high in F1 TV ratings in comparison to last season. Though with the Championships decided, will this continue? This weekend’s race in Mexico City might’ve lacked a bit of excitement, but that didn’t stop viewers from tuning in on ESPN. Once again F1 faced fierce competition similar to last weekend’s […] READ MORE
The Xfinity 500 at Martinsville was the most-viewed motorsport this past week. However, NASCAR TV Ratings are slightly down from last year. Sunday’s race marked the 19th-straight week the NASCAR Cup Series topped the Motorsport chart. This is the first time since June 13-19 that the sport did not hold the top spot. Fortunately for […] READ MORE
The F1 Tv ratings struggled to keep up with the rising trend once again this weekend. Why was that and what does the future look like? This weekend’s race saw Red Bull win the Constructors’ Championship, and Lewis Hamilton fighting for a race win once again. It was an exciting race to say the least, […] READ MORE
As expected, ESPN & F1 will continue their successful partnership for another three seasons, including potential expanded content. In a press release on Saturday at the United States Grand Prix ESPN and F1 confirmed a well-known announcement. The extension to 2025 will continue to be commercial-free and will see at least 16 races air on […] READ MORE
ESPN’s broadcast of the Japanese Grand Prix saw the first decrease in F1 TV Ratings this season. But was that just a timing problem? The race was scheduled to start at 1 a.m. in the morning on Sunday on the East Coast of America. That is potentially the biggest reason there was a major drop […] READ MORE
Season 8 brought new locations, an expanding schedule & all-time viewing figures from around the world for Formula E. Despite being a global racing series and officially sanctioned by the FIA as a World Championship, Formula E has still been searching for its place in the sports landscape. And while many factors both on and […] READ MORE
ESPN’s investment in Formula 1 continues to pay off as the Hungarian Grand Prix is the latest to set a new F1 TV ratings record. If you’ve been following Formula 1, live in the US, or have a keen interest in television ratings, you’ll be familiar with similar headlines. Netflix’s Drive to Survive and ESPN’s […] READ MORE
Nathan joined Last Word on Motorsport in early 2022 and became the Managing Editor in June of that year. He has covered motorsport, soccer & college basketball since 2016 and has been the editor for several sports and entertainment websites. He now serves as the Director of Recruitment for LWOS.