ESPN STAR Sports is increasing penetration for Formula One in the state of Tamil with a special 'Tamil' audio feed with special Tamil programming starting from 'Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix' on April 03, 2005.

This is for the first time in the history of ESPN STAR Sports in India that Formula-I will have a special commentary in any language besides English.

Radhakrishnan Srinivasan, experienced presenter and anchor for Sportsline & SportsCentre, will provide commentary in Tamil.

All the remaining 17 races of Formula One World Championship 2005 will have Tamil audio feed as well as the regular English audio feed.