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Upcoming F1 race to be shown for FREE after new TV deal agreed
The upcoming Spanish Grand Prix will be shown on free-to-air TV in Spain, following a new TV agreement that has been reached.
DAZN, a paid sports subscription service, has rights to show Formula 1 in Spain, but they have come to an agreement with Mediaset, a popular free-to-air channel in the country.
Spaniards will enjoy watching their home Grand Prix for the fifth consecutive season at no cost, with potential future changes in the calendar that might affect the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Madrid is set to host a street circuit race starting from 2026, adding new excitement to the Spanish F1 scene.
In the UK, despite Sky Sports securing the rights to show F1 in 2012, Channel 4 still broadcasts highlights, including the British Grand Prix.
While F1 has returned partly to free-to-air TV in Spain, full-time availability on such channels is unlikely in the UK.
Notable broadcasters and figures like Martin Brundle, David Croft, and Ted Kravitz are well-known in the UK F1 scene, along with other respected analysts and guests.
Spanish F1 fans can look forward to watching the ninth round of the 2025 season, from practice to main race, on free-to-air TV, as confirmed by an official press release.
