Formula 1: Sky extends TV rights in the UK & Ireland until 2029, in Italy & DACH region until 2027

Sky has extended its exclusive Formula 1 broadcasting rights in the UK and Ireland until 2029, and in Italy and the DACH area until 2027, announced the pay-TV operator on 30/09/2022.

"As part of the coverage, all races, qualifying and practice sessions will continue to be exclusively live on Sky Sports F1, while live home nation races and highlights of all other races will be shared on free-to-air," explained Sky.

"Sky Sports F1 will continue to be the only dedicated channel to broadcast motorsport in each of Sky's markets and the broadcaster's best-in-class commentary will continue to be available in over 80 markets. As part of this deal, Formula 2, Formula 3 and Porsche Super Cup will also continue to be shown on Sky Sports F1," added Sky.

• "The 2022 season has already smashed viewing records, with the average viewership 1.7m, up 60 per cent since the UK exclusive deal began in 2019, with 4.3m new viewers to Sky Sports F1. Of five of the most watched races ever in Sky Sports F1 history, meanwhile, four have taken place this year (2022)," added the pay-TV operator.
• Sky has held…