Sky Sports are taking their F1 coverage to the next level, launching new "F1 inspired" Sky + box designs. They come from a number of celebrities, including F1 fan and Comedian Vic Reeves, Model and fellow F1 fanatic Jodie Kidd and one of the sports legends, Stirling Moss.
Here is the official press release: To celebrate a season ofin-depth Formula 1TM coverage on the Sky Sports F1TM HD channel, Sky has joined forces with racing legend Sir Stirling Moss OBE plus F1TM fanatics,Jodie Kidd and Vic Reeves to create a limited edition Sky+ HD 1TB Designer Box Collection, inspired by Formula 1™.The exclusive collection will launch ahead of the..... 2012 FORMULA ONE™ SANTANDER BRITISH GRAND PRIX™ in July - making it the perfect Father’s Day gift for sports mad dads. Sky Sports F1TM HDis the only place to enjoy live coverage of the whole Grand Prix TM season with all practice and qualifying sessions, plus every race in the calendar.Customers can register their interest in the boxes from 21st May 2012 via www.sky.com/designerboxes The Sky+HD 1TB Designer Box Collection is inspired by Formula 1™ and each design offers an insight into the personality of the designer and their take on this iconic sport.
Here are the individual boxes and a little response from the designers themselves:
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Sir Stirling Moss OBE:“The idea for my design came from a car sculpture on the roof of my home which I designed myself, inspired by the racing cars from my era. The number 7 was a crucial element as it has always been a lucky number in my family. My mother was born on 7th July and I would always get the number 7 as my racing number if I could. I had a fair few wins driving cars with that number and, at one time when I was racing car number 43, I included a plus sign between the two numbers so they would add up to 7! I’m quite superstitious so everything I can control will always revolve around the number 7. The colour of my design includes a variety of racing car green, which comes in several different shades, something that many people don’t realise.”
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Jodie Kidd: “I’ve always been a dedicated F1™ fan and I am already hooked on this season. For my design, I wanted to create a glamorous ‘pin up girl’ look, as I love the iconic vintage paintings from the era. With the addition of the red racing car, it really stands out. My Sky+HD box sits in pride of place under my TV at home and I can't wait to watch the British Grand Prix™ in July!”
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Vic Reeves: “As a huge F1™ fan I was delighted to be asked to design a Sky+HD box, particularly as some people might not be aware that I’m an artist as well as a comedian. I have many happy memories watching the races as a child, and even had a poster on my bedroom wall. I wanted my design to be playful and full of colour and because I love the shape of the old fashioned racing cars, I was keen to include one in there. I’ve grown up watching the sport and intend to be glued to the action this season with my family.”
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