This 30-second radio trail promotes coverage of the Italian Grand Prix and targets Formula 1 fans and motor sports enthusiasts. It utilizes an excited tone of voice from commentators, sounds of racing cars, and energetic background music dominated by bass guitar to complement the high-energy nature of the Grand Prix. The trail includes 3 tracks - voiceover, commentators, and music - that work together to create an engaging preview for listeners.

1. Radio Trails Analysis
Trail for
(station/channel)
Trail for Italian Grand Prix (Radio and TV coverage)
Target audience
Formula 1 fans or anyone interested in motor sports
Tone of voice?
Excitement, reflecting the true nature of the Grand Prix
Sound effects?
(SFX)
None
Wildtrack/ambient
sound?
Sounds of formula 1 racing cars behind the voice of the commentators
Use of music?
The soundtrack is quite energetic and uses a bass guitar which complements
the subject of the documentary as the Grand Prix is an energetic sport
How many tracks?
Approx. 3
Voiceover
Commentators
Music Track
Sound levels?
The background music dominates that of the voiceover and the extracts from
the programme
Length?
Approx. 30 seconds
Other notes/common
elements/conventions
The soundtrack, the extracts and the voiceover complement and go well with
each other making the trail on the whole very pleasing to listen to.