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[OFFICIAL] 2016 FIA WEC Paid Streaming Guide

Information

#WE WILL UPDATE THIS AS THE INFORMATION IS MADE AVAILABLE TO US!

##All information subject to change at any time.

SourceSingle EventSeason w/out LM24Season w/ LM24Notes
Android App, April 10th$5.57 USD$27.91 USD$39.08 USDNot sure of VOD.
members.fiawec.com4.99 EUR24.99 EUR34.99 EURNot sure of VOD.

I just purchased the 34.99 EUR full season package as an American, was charged $39.08 USD.

#VOD available for 3 weeks in 1 hour chunks at no additional cost to full season subscribers.

#Cross platform confirmed. 1 2

#Commentary for all races except Le Mans should be Radio Le Mans. Unconfirmed.

#Cheaper to purchase on the mobile apps due to sales tax in local countries.

#The r/WEC team will not be providing VLC streams during race threads. Purchasing the official stream or watching live on TV are our "endorsed" methods.

Posted Apr 10, 2016, 10:25 PM UTC · edited

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NaratikPorsche•

Guys VODs are included in the season pass: http://imgur.com/yyRGH3x

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RedLineToGreenlandDempsey-Proton Racing 911 #77•

Yes! Even if its only for a limited time that's awesome.

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WebtheWorldwide•

uh, watching LM in hour-long bits in three weeks is going to get difficult...

Good move by the ACO/FIA, three weeks should be long enough for everyone to catch up with the series. Especially since many problems just arise due to time zone issues. Was unsure if the whole pass is worth it as I will certainly miss some races, but with VOD added it's a safe purchase.

Obligartory hint at how a racing series can handle their fans' wishes...

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paulss1•

When I emailed them on 9th April, they said the VOD is only available until the next race (so Silverstone not available once Spa is on) AND is only on the app, not on the website.

Also indicates it costs €1.99 per race replay. I thought this was additional to the Season Pass.

Can't get app anyway - Android App v2 crashes when it loads :(

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Sindroome24OPManor Oreca 05 #44•

Please show us the email, if you don't mind.

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wirelessflyingcordJaguar #3•

Cheaper to purchase on the mobile apps due to sales tax in local countries.

This can the opposite too: cheaper via the website.

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SupersonicJaymzToyota Gazoo Racing TS050 #5•

Good call on the sticky, guys.

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russlarExtreme Speed Motorsports Ligier JS #31•

Is it cross-platform, like it was last year, or if you buy through the app is it only good for use in the app?

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Lada_Safety_Car2015 Le Mans Intervention Car•

That page is still around so I'll say yes.

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Floodman11Porsche•

It should be the same as last year; cross platform, 5 devices

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Sindroome24OPManor Oreca 05 #44•

TBD

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racharlottePorsche Motorsport 919 #1•

SO excited that race replays will be available! I'm sure it's a little more money than I paid last year but I don't mind paying the extra since we have the addition of Mexico plus on-demand races.

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richmanaPorsche Motorsport 919 #1•

Cross platform confirmed.

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KlossNToyota•

don't know where you asked this, but if you could ask about VOD, that'd be great

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richmanaPorsche Motorsport 919 #1•

I asked them on the 5th, but they just said they'll "be announcing their video packages very, very soon."

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NaratikPorsche•

Confirmed http://imgur.com/yyRGH3x

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pfc2k8Audi•

The price for Season w/ LM24 is different for me in the android app.
41,64 € because of the 19% sales tax in Germany. From the website I can purchase it for 34,99 € though.

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wirelessflyingcordJaguar #3•

Same here, so exactly the opposite of the OP.

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ueno59Toyota•

OP has mixed up US$ and Eur. Is it really just about tax ?

edit : on members.fiawec.com you have to give you country, why are they not able to apply VAT ?

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RivanovPorsche Motorsport 919 #1•

Really tempted to get the Season Pass.. but all the WEC races are broadcasted live here in The Netherlands (Eurosport and MotorsTV)

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kokopelli73Porsche 917k #23•

Are there commercials there? If so, it makes a difference.

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KlossNToyota•

same in sweden, but motorsTV doesn't do HD righg? and eurosport has commercials

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RivanovPorsche Motorsport 919 #1•

MotorsTV isn't HD unfortunately. And Eurosport has commercials. Is the WEC stream 720p or 1080p?

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KlossNToyota•

first time I'm buying it, but I hope 1080

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solarspeedPeugeot 908 HDI #1•

Last year it was 720p, and picture quality was very good.

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wirelessflyingcordJaguar #3•

Last year 720p 2500kbps, I'll take that over 1080p at the same bitrate. The 10 or so onboards were 960x540 @ 1200 kbps. Source: direct caps of the streams.

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ArchitectOfDreams•

What channel in Sweden? I can't seem to find it on Eurosport..

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KlossNToyota•

it's only on the eurosport player, for tv covarage you probably have to go to MotorsTV, which is neither live nor HD I think

EDIT: it is actually live on MotorsTV, just not HD

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LoveTheTeabags•

I will just wait and see if they have VODs this year. If not then I am probably going to buy lm24 and nothing else. But if they do I will throw my money at them.

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then4choMazda 787b #55•

Am I just dumb or is there currently no way to set your own password? And I cant be the only one bothered by the password being 6 characters only, right?

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Sindroome24OPManor Oreca 05 #44•

I think you just have to deal with that part.

It's odd.

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kcorakToyota•

I was having same issue. Hit "I forgot my password" link, get a new password and save it somewhere; i did it that way.

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air8orneExtreme Speed Motorsports Ligier JS #31•

I've got a blank email as a reply. NOT HELPING!

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kcorakToyota•

It worked for me, sorry mate. I wish i know something else to help you.

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air8orneExtreme Speed Motorsports Ligier JS #31•

Nah. They had some Gremlins in it. I've had a go at it very early as soon I've read the news. Maybe they weren't sorted out.

Edit Hurra! Got a new Password, bought the full Season Pass, can login with Browser into Members Page, can't login with the App... oh well...

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richie_engineerRebellion Racing #12•

Tip for Android folks: I couldn't see the option to purchase anything under the "profile" section. Logged out And back in, all good.

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Albertotron1Audi•

What do they mean by 1 hour chunks? Are they releasing hour long episodes for the three weeks or is it available to watch it all at any day?

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Sindroome24OPManor Oreca 05 #44•

6 hour race -> split into segments for ease of bandwidth.

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Albertotron1Audi•

Makes sense now. Thanks!

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NotMyFirstRodeoDr•

ease of bandwidth

What does "ease of bandwidth" even mean?

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Sindroome24OPManor Oreca 05 #44•

Easier to transit smaller files.

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NotMyFirstRodeoDr•

It's streaming, not downloading. There is no "file size." There are 48 hour long programs on Youtube.

It's probably more for convenience of watching, or so you don't just leave it on for 6 hours not watching it, eating up their bandwidth. Kind of like when you watch Netflix and 2 minutes into the 3rd episode of a TV show they ask "Are you still watching?"

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SupersonicJaymzToyota Gazoo Racing TS050 #5•

Does anyone know if the VOD is only for the race, or will it come with the quali/practice sessions?

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Sindroome24OPManor Oreca 05 #44•

No idea. Let's find out!

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redbullcatManor Oreca 05 #44•

They've never broadcasted practice before, so it may not include that. Let's hope it includes qualifying though - that'd be awesome.

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richie_engineerRebellion Racing #12•

Two other things:

  1. Android app now supports chromecast. Hopefully it works as well as airplay did on the iOS app last year, and hopefully it works with a Roku.

  2. Too late for this year, but - If you are on Android and don't mind google knowing more about you, sign up for Google Rewards. You earn Play Store credits, good for one year. I got about $11 bucks off of my season pass, could have been almost free if I didn't spend a lot of it over the winter. This can make a difference if your budget is tight, start planning ahead for 2017 now.

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redbullcatManor Oreca 05 #44•

Hasn't the Android app always supported Chromecast? I casted the races over to my TV last year. That said, it's not full Chromecast support - it's only supported because it uses Android's standard video player. The app itself doesn't actually support it.

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AndyBlackmoreDesign•

How do you get it on Roku?

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richie_engineerRebellion Racing #12•

Not as a channel (I wish), but screen mirroring / Chromecast. Will try to see if I can find a livestream/Dailymotion feed during the race (won't feel bad, already paid).

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Dmx6Rebellion Racing R-One #12•

Any way to Pay with Paypal? I dont own a Credit Card.

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kriswascher97Corvette Racing C.7R #64•

Nope, you could use paypal to order a VISA gift card. That'll work

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kriswascher97Corvette Racing C.7R #64•

Will the Paid stream have Radio Le Mans as commentators for the 24 Hours of Le Mans?

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Floodman11Porsche•

TBD, but it should have Hindy and Goodwin as per previous years unless they've been let go

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kokopelli73Porsche 917k #23•

They did NOT have Hindy and Goodwin for the 24.

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Floodman11Porsche•

Hindy and Goodwin head back to the actual RLM team for that weekend though

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kokopelli73Porsche 917k #23•

Yes, which is cool, but quite disappointing for the stream watchers.

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Sindroome24OPManor Oreca 05 #44•

TBD

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redbullcatManor Oreca 05 #44•

As far as I know, RSL prefer to do other things for Le Mans, as their main objective is providing circuit commentary for those at the race. So they probably won't be on the paid stream's commentary, as in previous years.

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ArceeGB•

They weren't on the paid stream's commentary in 2015 either...

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redbullcatManor Oreca 05 #44•

That's what I'm saying. They prefer to do their own thing, which is first and foremost providing radio commentary to those at the circuit. I don't think they've ever been on the Le Mans broadcast or stream.

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ArceeGB•

I believe they were in 2014 (bar Le Mans itself of course), but it was a rather shoddily put-together affair re. integration with the TV action. then WEC decided to bring John & Hindy in-house so that there'd be better co-operation with the TV crew.

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kriswascher97Corvette Racing C.7R #64•

Don't have the money right now to buy the streaming, hope to have money to spend on this by Spa. Will there be a HD stream or a VLC stream from the WEC stream for Silverstone?

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Sindroome24OPManor Oreca 05 #44•

TBD

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wirelessflyingcordJaguar #3•

The official streams are encrypted. No free-for-everyone direct VLC streams.

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kriswascher97Corvette Racing C.7R #64•

Can 2 people be logged in at once?

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Sindroome24OPManor Oreca 05 #44•

You can't* share accounts, but I was told last year you can watch on up to 5 devices.

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kriswascher97Corvette Racing C.7R #64•

So you can pay for a race and have 4 other friends sign in to your account and join you? That's awesome!

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Sindroome24OPManor Oreca 05 #44•

No*.

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Js_TPorsche•

Just bought the season pass, downloaded the Android app and logged in without any problems.

My body is ready, can't wait for the season opener this weekend...

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Floodman11MODPorsche•

Confirmed that John Hindaugh and Graham Goodwin will be commentating every event bar Le Mans.

English language commentary will once again feature the established trio of John Hindhaugh, DSC’s Editor Graham Goodwin and The FIA WEC’s Pitlane Reporter Louise Beckett

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backfootToyota Racing TS040 #1•

RARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! FINALLY WEC IS BACK BABY!!!

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