Sky Sports has officially confirmed it will remain the exclusive broadcaster for Formula 1 in the United Kingdom and Ireland for an additional five years, extending the partnership until 2034. The announcement was made jointly by Sky Sports and F1 on Tuesday.
A Long-Standing Partnership Continues
Since 2012, Sky Sports has been the dedicated home of F1 coverage in the UK and Ireland, launching the specialised Sky Sports F1 channel as part of its broadcasting rights acquisition. The channel has provided comprehensive coverage of all Grands Prix, along with support series such as Formula 2, Formula 3, F1 Academy, and the Porsche Supercup. Additionally, every race is available on NowTV for subscribers.
Formula 1 President Stefano Domenicali expressed his enthusiasm for the renewed agreement, stating: "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. I am delighted we will be taking our partnership into the next decade."
Dana Strong, Group Chief Executive of Sky, added: "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."
Recent Highlights and Future Prospects
Last weekend, Sky broadcast the chaotic Miami Grand Prix, which featured high-profile crashes, poor weather conditions, and another memorable Martin Brundle grid walk. The race was won by Kimi Antonelli, though it may be remembered more for Pierre Gasly being flipped over and Max Verstappen losing control and spinning out at turn two on the opening lap.
It seemed fitting that Antonelli took the win, as Sky also extended its deal to remain the home of F1 in Italy for a further five years, with the agreement in Antonelli's home nation running until 2032. The next race on the calendar is the Canadian Grand Prix, taking place in Montreal between 22 and 24 May.
