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FIA Formula E has announced a brand new free-to-air television deal for the United Kingdom with Season 11 just one week away. The all-electric championship has signed a deal with ITV to broadcast all 16 races of the season live on its ITVX streaming service, with nine races to be shown live on ITV4. ITV […]
The all-electric championship has secured a deal with ITV to broadcast all 16 races of the season live on its ITVX streaming service, with nine races to be aired live on ITV4. Additionally, ITV will debut a new “bespoke” highlights show in a regular time-slot, which will surely please many Formula E fans in the UK. This marks the series’ return to free-to-air television in Britain after being behind a paywall via TNT Sports for Season 10, causing some viewers to miss out on consistent coverage. Moving forward, TNT Sports will continue to broadcast the series alongside ITV. FE also revealed that Nicki Shields will be the new lead presenter, joining regulars such as Karun Chandhok, David Coulthard, and Billy Monger, as well as Extreme E star Catie Munnings and others. In a joint statement, ITV’s Chief Media Officer expressed excitement over offering fans in the UK and Ireland increased access to the championship through both media partners, promising more ways to watch and closer insights into the sport. FE’s CEO praised Shields’ promotion, emphasizing her integral role in the broadcast team and commitment to promoting diversity in motorsport, stating that her leadership will enhance the storytelling as the series embarks on another thrilling season.
