Sky and Formula 1 have struck a multi-year agreement for the exclusive rights to broadcast Formula 1 race weekends in the UK, Ireland, and Italy through the next decade.
In the UK and Ireland, Sky has the rights to the end of 2034 season, with Sky Sports’ rights in Italy running to the end of the 2032 season.
The new agreement adds another five seasons to the existing partnerships in both markets.
The UK and Ireland deal was set to expire at the end of 2029, with the five-year extension reportedly worth £200m a season.
Sky will continue to show every practice, qualifying, sprint, and Grand Prix on Sky Sports (UK and Ireland) and Sky Sport (Italy), and streaming service Now.
In the UK, highlights of every Grand Prix and live coverage of the British Grand Prix will continue to be made available free-to-air.
Sky Sport in Italy will air every Grand Prix live on its dedicated Sky Sport F1 channel, complemented by free-to-air coverage on TV8.
Dana Strong, Group CEO of Sky, said: “We’re proud of the role we’ve played in supporting the sport’s growth through world-class storytelling, innovation, and long-term investment. This new agreement secures Sky as the home of Formula 1 for years to come, as the sport enters an exciting era with more British talent on the grid and rising stars like Kimi Antonelli. I want to thank Stefano and the F1 team for our continued partnership, which we’re excited to build on in the years ahead."
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, added: “Sky has always been a dedicated, trusted, and passionate partner since we began our relationship many years ago. Their world leading approach to live broadcasting, content creation, and behind the scenes analysis led by a truly amazing group of on-screen talent has made the difference in continuing to grow our sport in the UK, Ireland, and Italy and I am delighted we will be taking our partnership into the next decade.”
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