Mar 23 2016
Formula 1 races will not be broadcast live on free-to-air television in the UK from the start of the 2019 season after Sky Sports secured an exclusive deal to show events on its subscription channels. The new agreement between Sky and Formula One means Sky Sports will be the home of Formula 1 in the […]
Mar 8 2016
Channel 4 has unveiled its presenting team for the 2016 FIA Formula One World Championship which celebrates the diversity of motor racing and includes some of the biggest legends in Formula 1. The line-up includes experienced drivers David Coulthard, Mark Webber, Alain Prost, Alex Zanardi, Susie Wolff, Karun Chandhok, Eddie Jordan and Bruno Senna; alongside […]
Jan 19 2016
Channel 4 has confirmed the ten Formula 1 Grands Prix it will broadcast live in 2016, which will include the 2016 Formula 1 British Grand Prix on July 10th. Channel 4 took over the UK free-to-air rights from the BBC as the Corporation withdrew from its contract as part of its cost-cutting drive. Sky Sports […]
Dec 21 2015
Channel 4 will be the UK terrestrial home of the FIA Formula One World Championship from 2016-2018 in a new deal agreed with Formula One World Championship Limited. ITV had been rumoured to be in pole position to take over the deal from the BBC as it sought to reduce costs. Writing in a BBC […]
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Jan 6 2017
Formula 1 on Channel 4
Coverage sees the return of the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix to free-to-air TV for the first time in five years. Channel 4 also retains live coverage of the 2017 Formula 1 British Grand Prix and the season finale with the 2017 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Channel 4 today confirmed the ten […]
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By Expat • Channel 4, Sport • Tags: British Grand Prix, Channel 4, Formula 1, free-to-air, Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, Monaco Grand Prix, Rolex Australian Grand Prix