Presumably it isn't that the BBC were joking all along and they actually have all 20 races AND all the support races AND they've cancelled EastEnders to make way?
You mention support races, I was always disappointed the BBC had zero GP2 coverage when they had the rights, not even putting it on a digital channel and having a single commentator.
I think the BBC will try to distract us from the fact they screwed up, and lost half the coverage. Expect to see a talking Giant Panda as pit lane reporter next season, and EJ and DC fighting each other with toy lightsabers.