The transfer of the broadcasting rights from Ziggo Sport to Viaplay has so far generated a lot of comment for the streaming service. Olav Mol knows why it is so difficult for the Netherlands to get used to Viaplay’s approach.
After a test week and three race weekends, the criticism of Viaplay, which has held the rights of Formula 1 in the Netherlands since this season, is not tender. Many people criticize the image quality and the fact that sessions are almost impossible to watch via the site or stream. In addition, Viaplay also receives a lot of criticism from the Dutch fans about the implementation of the race weekend.
Criticism of Viaplay
This mainly concerns the approach and coherence of the broadcasts, the analysts, pit reporter and the two new commentators. Nelson Valkenburg and Melroy Heemskerk are not yet to everyone’s taste. Bee HLF8 Jack Plooij and Olav Mol were guests. Mol came up with an explanation for the criticism Viaplay is currently receiving. “If you just want to say something about it in a nuanced way, you have to say: The Netherlands always has trouble with change and/or innovation. That is quite simple. They are a very large media company that has chosen path A, and the Netherlands finds it difficult to get used to that. Yes, so be it.”
Viaplay itself satisfied
Viaplay itself has already stated several times that they are satisfied with the start of their era in the Netherlands. There will always be improvements, but Viaplay could not have wished for a better start. Obviously not everyone agrees with this. Many people have already canceled their subscription or are questioning the rest of the season.
