Seven, which has been a client of the London-based pre-media company since 1996, commended F1 for its "excellent service" and "cost effective rates".

Sophie Finch, production director at Seven, said of the contract award: "I felt it was a beneficial move for both parties."

F1 managing director Ken Harrison added: "We're obviously very pleased to have been given another major monthly title. Our working relationship with Seven is something I'm extremely proud of.

"Giving a great service for a short period is one thing but we have been working with Seven for 13 years now and we've never allowed the service to diminish, nor will we."

Delicious has a circulation of more than 100,000 and is a major title in Seven Publishing Group's portfolio. Pre-press for the title was previously handled by Colour Systems.