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Every moment of every Formula 1 lap live on Radio 5 Live and 5 Live Sports Extra
From the first qualifying round to the final Championship clinching lap, BBC Radio 5 Live and 5 Live Sports Extra is the place to get live commentary of Formula 1 on radio with every moment of the action throughout the 2008 Grand Prix season. The season starts in Melbourne on 16 March. David Croft once again leads the commentary team alongside Maurice Hamilton and pit lane reporter Holly Samos. F1 broadcasting legend Murray Walker will also return to the 5 Live team to host a special F1 606 phone-in. Expectation is sky high after a sensational 2007 season that saw Lewis Hamilton come within a whisker of achieving a Championship win at his first attempt. As he tries to go one better in 2008, 5 Live will bring you all the action, all the stories and all the drama from all the teams...  Exclusive live commentary of every race.
Big name interviews from the drivers, owners and personalities. 5 Live Formula 1 on 5 Live Sport every Friday night prior to a race will preview each race with cutting edge analysis and the very latest news from the track. Murray Walker hosts a special F1 606. Live coverage of practice with exclusive commentary of all three practice sessions on Friday and Saturday, setting the scene for the competition ahead. Live qualifying commentary to see how the grid will shape up for race day. The Chequered Flag podcast will be available to download from bbc.co.uk/5live on Sunday nights following a race with expert analysis of the day's events and the big issues from the circuit. 2008 F1 Timetable 16 March: Australia, Melbourne 23 March: Malaysia, Sepang 6 April: Bahrain, Manama 27 April: Spain, Barcelona 11 May: Turkey, Istanbul 25 May: Monaco, Monte Carlo 8 June: Canada, Montreal 22 June: France, Magny-Cours 6 July: Great Britain, Silverstone 20 July: Germany, Hockenheim 3 August: Hungary, Budapest 24 August: Europe, Valencia 7 September: Belgium, Spa-Francorchamps 14 September: Italy, Monza 28 September: Singapore (evening race) 12 October: Japan, Fuji 19 October: China, Shanghai 2 November: Brazil, Interlagos Notes to Editors 5 Live and Sports Extra has live commentary of race day and qualifying throughout the 2008 F1 season. The Chequered Flag podcast is available at bbc.co.uk/5live. Listen to BBC Radio 5 Live via digital radio, digital television, 909 & 693 AM and at bbc.co.uk/5live. AB | 
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