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F1, Sky Group line up kids GP broadcast

Formula 1 and Sky Group have announced further details of a broadcast specifically designed for children that will air at this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix. The broadcast, which is the first of its kind in F1 and motorsport, will feature a dedicated International Feed aimed at enhancing the viewing experience for younger fans and be […]

July 20, 2023By Colin Mann

Sky, Channel 4 extend F1 partnership

Sky and Channel 4 have extended their partnership enabling motorsport fans across the UK to watch free-to-air Formula 1 coverage through to 2026. Highlights of all Formula 1 qualifying, sprint and Grand Prix races will be available on Channel 4 whilst Sky will continue to show exclusive live coverage of all practice laps, qualifying, sprint […]

July 6, 2023

Movistar, DAZN F1 deal under fire

Spanish regulatory body CNMC has opened a disciplinary file against Movistar for the Formula 1 deal signed with DAZN in 2021 for three seasons (2021-2023) over a possible breach of competition rules. The CNMC states that, with the deal, Movistar would have failed to abide by the deal limits imposed on the company for the […]

May 4, 2023From David Del Valle in Madrid

Viaplay Q1 subs up 60%

Viaplay, the streaming service owned by Swedish media company Viaplay Group, has reported that paying subscribers in Q1 were up up 60 per cent YoY to 7.64 million, with 325,000 subscribers added QoQ. Viaplay’s Nordic revenues were up 36 per cent YoY  to SEK1,211 million (€106.7m) on an organic basis, while international revenues were up […]

April 25, 2023

Paramount+ partners with F1

Paramount+, the streaming service from Paramount, and Formula 1 have announced an official promotional partnership for the 2023-2024 season, marking the first of its kind partnership for the sport. With the deal, Paramount+ becomes an Official Partner of Formula 1. The partnership will see the streamer’s content offering come to life at Formula 1 events, […]

April 12, 2023

Sargeant named Sport 24 brand ambassador

Williams Racing Formula 1 driver Logan Sargeant has partnered with IMG’s Sport 24, the live international inflight and in-ship sports channel, as its first brand ambassador. Through this partnership, Sargeant will feature in Sport 24’s brand campaign, providing exclusive behind-the-scenes content from his inaugural F1 season, as well as travel and sports insights, as he travels to over 23 […]

March 31, 2023

PPDS signs Digital Display Supplier deal with Red Bull Racing F1 team

PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips professional displays, has become the exclusive ‘Digital Display Supplier’ and official ‘Innovation Partner’ of the team behind the reigning Formula One World Champions, Oracle Red Bull Racing. Evolving and expanding its existing and highly successful partnership, PPDS will exclusively supply a series of advanced displays – including custom-built […]

March 28, 2023

Singapore: StarHub renews F1 rights

StarHub has  secured the broadcasting rights for the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship through beIN Sports. ​StarHub’s Sports+ customers in Singapore will be able to continue watching all the F1 action via beIN Sports on channel 213. The new season flagged off on March 5th with the Bahrain Grand Prix which was won by Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen. […]

March 6, 2023

Viaplay paying subs up 83% YoY

Viaplay has reported paying subscribers are up 83 per cent YoY to 7,318,000 with 890,000 subscribers added in the last quarter as the streaming service continues its international roll out. Viaplay Group posted an adjusted quarterly operating loss of SEK 294 million (€26 million), compared with a profit of 69 million crowns a year earlier, […]

February 14, 2023

Sky Sports now in UHD on Virgin TV

Virgin Media O2 is now offering its existing TV customers the ability to watch live Sky Sports channels in Ultra HD. All existing Virgin TV customers can add the Sky Sports Ultra HD package – which includes Sky Sports Main Event Ultra HD and Sky Sports Ultra HD 1 – to their bill for an […]

February 13, 2023By Nik Roseveare