Sky ties up British F1 broadcast deal until 2029

Sky has extended its broadcasting deal with Formula 1 until the 2029 season, but F1 will retain free-to-air coverage next season after Channel 4 also reached a rights deal.

Under the new agreement, Sky will show all F1 grands prix live until 2029, but as part of that Channel 4 will screen highlights of both the qualifying and races throughout the 2023 season. The British Grand Prix will be shown live by both Sky and Channel 4.

Sky has also extended its rights deal in both Germany and Italy until 2027. As part of its new package, Sky has promised more ways than ever to follow the races, including improved onboard cameras and driver trackers. Formula 2, Formula 3 and the Porsche Supercup are also all covered in the new rights deal.

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said: “F1 has seen huge growth in recent years, and I can’t think of a better partner to continue to reach our fans with dedicated, expert and in-depth coverage. Sky not only brings fans live coverage but a range of behind-the-scenes access content that brings F1 to life. We are hugely excited about the future of this partnership and the journey of F1.