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Jackie Stewart doc exclusively on Sky & NOW

Described as an immersive and powerfully emotive documentary, Stewart is set to debut on Sky Documentaries and OTT service NOW on December Friday 30th. The film, looking at the life and career of the three-time Formula One World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart, is said to transcend motor sport and explores universal themes of love, loss and […]

December 6, 2022By Colin Mann

Disney races to extended F1 deal

In the midst of what is on track to be a record-breaking season of viewership, the Walt Disney Company, ESPN and Formula 1 have extended their relationship with a new, multi-year contract that will keep F1 races on ESPN Networks in the US through the 2025 season. The renewal was announced at the F1 Aramco […]

October 24, 2022By Colin Mann

F1 highlights stay on C4

UK commercial PSB Channel 4 and Sky have struck a deal ensuring that UK motorsport fans will be able to continue to watch free-to-air Formula 1 coverage on Channel 4 throughout the 2023 season. Race fans will be able to watch highlights of all Formula 1 qualifiers and races on Channel 4 and exclusive live […]

October 6, 2022By Colin Mann

Sky, F1 extend partnership

Sky has announced a new multi-year extension of its broadcast partnership with Formula 1, cementing Sky as the official broadcaster of the sport in all Sky markets. Sky UK & Ireland will remain the exclusive home of F1 until 2029, having first entered partnership with the sport in 2012. Sky Germany and Italy will retain […]

September 30, 2022By Colin Mann

Netflix orders more Formula 1: Drive to Survive

Netflix and Formula 1 have confirm that the popular docu-series, Formula 1: Drive to Survive, has been renewed for a 5th and 6th season on Netflix. The series has grown in popularity over time, with Season 4 attracting the biggest audience to date and breaking into Netflix’s weekly Top 10 in 56 countries. The new […]

May 6, 2022

F1 set for 2023 Vegas race

Liberty Media is taking its Formula 1 Grand Prix circus to Las Vegas next season. A 3.8 mile (6.12 km) spectacular circuit will be created for a 50-lap race sweeping past the neon lights of the Vegas ‘strip’ and speeds down the straits of some 212 mph (342 km/h). The race joins Miami and Austin […]

March 31, 2022By Chris Forrester

Forecast: $190m to be generated by F1 in 2022

Sponsorship remains key for the financial security of Formula 1 teams this year as 60 per cent of the teams competing boast an official title partner, says GlobalData. The data and analytics company notes that these partnerships are the most lucrative on offer and contribute the biggest sums to a team’s annual budget as a […]

March 23, 2022

Sky Sports F1 now in HDR

Sky Sports has announced that racing fans will be able to watch the 2022 Formula 1 season in High Dynamic Range (HDR) for the first time. The move marks Sky Sports’ latest step in its ambition to make HDR the new standard. Jonathan Licht, Managing Director of Sky Sports, commented: “We are pleased to bring the 2022 […]

March 17, 2022By Nik Roseveare

Sweden: Viaplay on Tele2

Viaplay and Tele2 have agreed a multi-year strategic distribution partnership in Sweden. Viaplay will be included in all Tele2’s pay-TV packages and will also be directly available through the Tele2 Play streaming package from later this year. As part of the agreement, Viaplay Film & Series will be included in Tele2’s Standard pay-TV package; Viaplay […]

March 16, 2022

Tata wins F1 broadcast connectivity race

Formula 1 and digital ecosystem enabler Tata Communications have confirmed a multi-year strategic collaboration, with Tata Communications returning to the sport as the Official Broadcast Connectivity Provider of Formula 1, aiming to deliver and enhance a world-class, technologically advanced experience for fans globally. Tata Communications will empower Formula 1 with global end-to-end managed network services […]

March 16, 2022By Colin Mann