Overview

• Following the Singapore Grand Prix, Sainz said four or five of his late overtakes and Fernando Alonso’s pursuit of Lewis Hamilton were not shown on television.
• The broadcast featured multiple cutaways to partners and VIPs, including Rebecca Donaldson in the Williams garage and Magui Corceiro in the paddock.
• During races, all on‑track images come from Formula 1’s centrally directed world feed, which limits what local broadcasters can show live.
• Formula 1 declined to comment on the criticism, while an unnamed source said the series aims to deliver the best possible product in a complex, fast‑paced environment.
• Analysts connect the emphasis on reaction shots to the Drive to Survive effect and growing VIP presence, with scrutiny expected to persist as the United States Grand Prix approaches.