Sky Sports Secures Formula 1 Broadcasting Rights Until 2034

Formula 1 fans in the UK and Ireland, get ready for another decade of Martin Brundle's iconic grid walks! Sky Sports has officially announced a five-year extension to its exclusive broadcasting deal with Formula 1, meaning it will remain the exclusive home of the sport in the UK and Ireland until at least 2034.

Here's a quick breakdown of what the new deal means for motorsport fans:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Sky Sports F1 and the streaming platform NOW will continue to be the only places to watch every single practice, qualifying session, Sprint, and Grand Prix live.

• Support Series Included: The extended agreement isn't just about F1; it also guarantees live coverage of Formula 2, Formula 3, F1 Academy, and the Porsche Supercup.

• Free-to-Air Highlights: Fans without a Sky subscription will still be able to catch the action, as live home nation races and highlights of every Grand Prix will continue to be shared on free-to-air television.

• Italian Market Extension: Sky Italia also secured a five-year extension, ensuring Sky remains the home of F1 in Italy until 2032---perfectly timed as 19-year-old Italian sensation Kimi Antonelli currently leads the 2026 Drivers' Championship.

A Booming Audience

Since Sky took over exclusive UK and Ireland rights in 2019, the sport's viewership has exploded. Total viewing has surged by 90%, and female viewership has more than doubled. The record-breaking 2025 season---which culminated in Britain's Lando Norris winning the Drivers' Championship for McLaren---clocked a staggering 162 million viewer hours on Sky Sports.

F1 President Stefano Domenicali praised the extension, highlighting Sky's "world-leading approach to live broadcasting" and their "amazing group of on-screen talent."

With a thrilling 2026 season well underway and British and Italian talents dominating the grid, Sky Sports is locking in its pole position as the ultimate destination for motorsport broadcasting.