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British F1 fans get one free-to-air race with £1BILLION Sky TV deal
The British Grand Prix will remain free to watch, as F1 fans in the UK will have access to one free-to-air race per season. Sky Sports and F1 signed a new broadcast deal worth £1 billion, ensuring Sky’s coverage of all race weekends until at least 2034. Channel 4 will only broadcast the British Grand Prix live for free, while Sky Sports will cover the rest of the season. The new UK contract reflects the growing popularity of F1, with Channel 4 providing highlights of every competitive session. In Italy, Sky Italia’s F1 deal includes live coverage of every grand prix, with select races airing free-to-air on TV8. This renewed UK agreement guarantees familiar faces like David Croft and Martin Brundle on our screens for years to come.
