Grand Prix (TV programme)

British television programme based on the Formula One World Championship

Grand Prix was a British television programme based on the Formula One World Championship. It was primarily presented by the "Voice of F1" Murray Walker, who was also the lead commentator.

Grand Prix
Presented byMurray Walker (main presenter 1978-1996)
James Hunt (1979–1993)
Jonathan Palmer (1990–1996)
Tony Jardine (1993-1996)
Steve Rider (1985-1996)
Harry Carpenter (1978-1980)
Des Lynam (Occasionally 1980-1985)
Opening theme"The Chain" by Fleetwood Mac
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Production
Running timeQualifying: 50 to 80 minutes
Pre-race: 5 to 15 minutes
Race: 1.5 to 2 hours (depending on race length)
Highlights 25 to 50 minutes
Original release
NetworkBBC One
BBC Two
Release7 May 1978 (1978-05-07) –
13 October 1996 (1996-10-13)
Related
Grandstand