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Sky Wins £1bn Exclusive F1 Deal Through 2034

5/6/2026

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  • Sky Sports secured exclusive Formula 1 rights in the UK/Ireland until 2034 and Italy until 2032, announced 6 May 2026.
  • The £1 billion contract grants Sky coverage of sessions and rights to Formula 2, Formula 3, F1 Academy and Porsche Supercup.
  • Sky’s coverage lifted viewership 90 percent, under-35 audiences 120 percent and female viewership over double, to 162 million hours in 2025.
  • Highlights will continue on Channel 4 (UK) and TV8 (Italy), with British Grand Prix staying live on free TV.