Sky have announce a new deal that will extend it’s F1 coverage on SkySports until 2024 and giving it exclusive rights.
F1’s commercial rights holder said “I am delighted that we will continue to work together, Sky’s commitment to the sport and standard of coverage is second to none”
Sky have agreed to show highlights of races and qualifying free of charge, The broadcaster has said that The British GP will be broadcasst on a “free-to-air” basis along with two other ‘prime time’ races.
Sky currently share a broadcast deal with Channel 4 which sees the public service channel show 10 live races per season following the BBC’s withdrawal of it’s contract last year.
Martin Brundle, commentator said today “I joined Sky Sports because I wanted to be part of a dedicated F1 channel with a total and long term commitment to the sport. And we have certainly delivered on that. In a fast changing media landscape, our coverage will get even better for F1 fans.”
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