Formula 1: CCTV extends TV rights for China ahead of the 2018 season on 25/03/2018

The Chinese public television group CCTV has extended its rights to broadcast the FIA Formula 1 World Championship in China on 21/03/2018. The 2018 Formula 1 season begins with the Australian Grand Prix on 25/03/2018 and ends with Abu Dhabi on 25/11/2018. CCTV has been broadcasting Formula 1 in China since 1994.

"CCTV will present comprehensive coverage of Formula 1 through all media channels including CCTV-5, CCTV-5+ (HD), new media platform (CCTV-5 mobile app) and website (sports.cctv.com) to enable the sport to better engage with the next generation of fans," said F1.

"China is a key market for Formula 1 where we have an ambitious plan to significantly grow the fan base and deepen engagement with our sport. Increasing the reach of F1 through this agreement with CCTV is a crucial component of the plan. Alongside this, to engage more on-the-ground, we will launch F1’s first ever multi-day fan festival, taking place in Shanghai ahead of the 15^th edition of the Chinese Grand Prix (15/04/2018). In the coming months, there shall be more announcements related to the China growth…