Fireside Chat with Formula 1's Dean Locke

Dean Locke joined Formula 1 nearly 30 years ago and now serves as Director of Broadcast, Media and Digital, overseeing the global production and content output of one of the world’s most technically ambitious sports.

In this chat, Dean will share what it’s really like behind the scenes of one of the most complex broadcast operations in the world. From the roar of engines to the split-second drama on track, F1’s coverage is a feat of precision and innovation. The World Feed is produced entirely in-house, and every race involves an astonishing level of coordination: over 50 camera inputs, 90 onboard cameras across 20 cars, up to 150 microphones, 30 timing/positioning loops and a telemetry system capable of carrying over 1200 signals from each car.

And that’s just the start. The remote production hub in Biggin Hill works hand-in-hand with a temporary Event technical centre built from scratch at each circuit. Each event requires up to 470 pieces of equipment and over 50 kilometres of fibre-optic cable, a logistical challenge as impressive as the racing itself.

Dean will explore how real-time data powers dynamic graphics and interactive features, bringing fans closer to the action through the F1 app and beyond. He’ll reflect on how race broadcasting has evolved, the challenges and opportunities of delivering world-class coverage, and the cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of the sport.