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Seven confirms 2020 motorsport commentary team

Mark Beretta, Abbey Way & Greg Rust amongst presenters when motorsports returns to Seven in September.

Seven has confirmed nine commentators, pit reporters and presenters when motorsports return in September.

Hosting the coverage will be Mark Beretta, who was part of the Supercars coverage with Seven from 2007 to 2014.

Joining him will be Abbey Way, who hosts AFL and cricket for Seven, as well as House Rules.

Others include Greg Rust, Matt Naulty, Richard Craill and Cameron van den Dungen plus pit lane reporters Jack Perkins (Supercars endurance driver), Molly Taylor (2016 Australian Rally champion and TCR driver) and Jessica Dane (part-owner of Triple Eight Race Engineering).

The opening event is slated for September 4-6 at Sydney Motorsport Park.

“It is a pleasure to announce our commentary team in conjunction with the Seven Network as we prepare to start racing,” said Matt Braid, CEO, Australian Racing Group.

“We have Australia’s best mix of exciting motorsport categories, and now an equally exciting commentary team that includes a group of Australia’s most respected and experienced commentators and presenters, together with some great new talent, who collectively will provide exceptional coverage of ARG’s race categories and events on Australia’s leading television network.”

Lewis Martin, Managing Director, Seven Melbourne and Head of Network Sport, Seven Network said, “Motorsport has long been a core part of Seven’s DNA so we’re rapt to partner with the Australian Racing Group to bring fans a feast of top-line racing Live and Free in 2020.”

“With a minimum three hours’ coverage on Seven on each day of competition and every second of every day live-streamed on 7plus, racing fans are in for a high-octane mix of TCR, S5000, Touring Car Masters, Trans Am and much more. We can’t wait for the free flag to get things started.”

Mark Beretta added, “It’s fantastic to have regular motorsport back on Seven.

“TCR is booming around the world because of its accessibility, brand rivalry and tight racing, so I know this season is going to grab the attention of Australian sports fans and take them on a brilliant ride!

“To launch a new racing family on Seven is super exciting. Our team of commentators are fresh, knowledgeable, passionate and keen to bring the action to viewers in a way they’ve never experienced before. This is racing with real energy from the team calling the action because they love everything about TCR.

“We’ve got a mix of legends and young guns racing in cars designed to create a even contest, so the recipe for full-on racing action is spot on! I honestly can’t wait to get this party started!”

Abbey Way said, “I could not be more excited to be part of this incredible team,” said Way.

“Motorsport is a new challenge for me and one I already know is going to be a hell of a lot of fun with the group we have together. It’s fresh, exciting and going to be the ultimate entertainment. The count down is well and truly on for Sydney!“

Every moment of Saturday and Sunday track action, from 9am-5pm, will be broadcast on Seven’s digital offering 7plus.

In addition to the live stream, 7mate will feature a minimum of three hours per day of free-to-air coverage.

Racing categories that will feature on the channels of Seven include TCR Australia, S5000, Touring Car Masters, Trans Am and more, plus the brand-new Bathurst International event in November.

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    1. Had to google “Abbey Way” as I had never heard of her. A real good looker. Hope she knows a bit about motorcar racing. Look forward to seeing this on FTA.

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