Last week, F1 announced it had extended its deal with Sky for exclusive live-streaming rights in the UK until 2029, along with deals struck for Italy and Germany in the years to come.
The statement confirmed that home racing in each territory would remain free, but no further information was given on Channel 4’s plans. the weekend of the British Grand Prix.
But Channel 4 announced on Thursday that it had struck a new deal with Sky to cover 2023, ensuring there would still be F1 highlights available for free in the UK. Channel 4’s F1 coverage will continue to be produced by Whisper, who have worked with the broadcaster since 2016.
“It’s fantastic news that motorsport fans will be able to catch all the action from the 2023 Formula 1 season on free-to-air TV thanks to this latest deal with Sky,” said Channel 4 chief executive Alex Mahon.
“Our strong and long-standing relationship with our great partner Sky has delivered some fantastic moments for viewers.
“Last year’s thrilling Formula 1 season finale between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, England’s dramatic win at the 2019 Cricket World Cup and Betfred’s Super League rugby were all highlighted. available to the UK public on free-to-air TV through our close working relationship with Sky, and it’s great to see this continuing into 2023.”
Channel 4 presenters David Coulthard, Mark Webber and Steve Jones
Photo by: Andy Hone / Motorsport Images
Stephen van Rooyen, Executive Vice President and CEO of Sky UK & Europe, added: “Our partnership with Channel 4 succeeds because of our shared values.
“We both support the UK’s cultural economy through TV and film production, journalism and the arts, and of course we’ve shared some of the UK’s greatest sporting moments together over the past few years. .
“Together with Channel 4, we can’t wait to give racing fans in the UK all the twists and turns of the 2023 season.”
Channel 4 first won the rights to show F1 in 2016, when it showed half the races each season live and highlights for the other half, before a revised deal for Sky from of 2019 means Channel 4 could only show the British Grand Prix live.
According to F1, its cumulative TV audience in the UK grew by 39% last year.
Last week, F1 announced it had extended its deal with Sky for exclusive live-streaming rights in the UK until 2029, along with deals struck for Italy and Germany in the years to come.
The statement confirmed that home racing in each territory would remain free, but no further information was given on Channel 4’s plans. the weekend of the British Grand Prix.
But Channel 4 announced on Thursday that it had struck a new deal with Sky to cover 2023, ensuring there would still be F1 highlights available for free in the UK. Channel 4’s F1 coverage will continue to be produced by Whisper, who have worked with the broadcaster since 2016.
“It’s fantastic news that motorsport fans will be able to catch all the action from the 2023 Formula 1 season on free-to-air TV thanks to this latest deal with Sky,” said Channel 4 chief executive Alex Mahon.
“Our strong and long-standing relationship with our great partner Sky has delivered some fantastic moments for viewers.
“Last year’s thrilling Formula 1 season finale between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, England’s dramatic win at the 2019 Cricket World Cup and Betfred’s Super League rugby were all highlighted. available to the UK public on free-to-air TV through our close working relationship with Sky, and it’s great to see this continuing into 2023.”
Channel 4 presenters David Coulthard, Mark Webber and Steve Jones
Photo by: Andy Hone / Motorsport Images
Stephen van Rooyen, Executive Vice President and CEO of Sky UK & Europe, added: “Our partnership with Channel 4 succeeds because of our shared values.
“We both support the UK’s cultural economy through TV and film production, journalism and the arts, and of course we’ve shared some of the UK’s greatest sporting moments together over the past few years. .
“Together with Channel 4, we can’t wait to give racing fans in the UK all the twists and turns of the 2023 season.”
Channel 4 first won the rights to show F1 in 2016, when it showed half the races each season live and highlights for the other half, before a revised deal for Sky from of 2019 means Channel 4 could only show the British Grand Prix live.
According to F1, its cumulative TV audience in the UK grew by 39% last year.