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F1 ditched for darts by Sky Sports
In light of the World Darts Championship, the Sky Sports F1 channel has been replaced by the dedicated darts channel, Sky Sports Darts.
The change follows Lando Norris’s first world title win at the Formula 1 season finale in Abu Dhabi, where he clinched the championship by finishing third at the Yas Marina Circuit.
Despite Max Verstappen’s victory in the race, he narrowly missed out on a fifth consecutive world title by just two points, ending his impressive streak.
For the second year in a row, the Sky F1 channel has temporarily gone off air during the Christmas period to accommodate Sky Sports Darts and the highly anticipated darts championship.
Luke Littler, the young darts sensation, recently began his title defense with a win, making him a favorite in the sport and a nominee for the prestigious BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.
While expressing his admiration for Lando Norris in a post-match interview, Littler humbly rejected the notion of being the favorite, emphasizing his support for the McLaren driver in a lighthearted exchange.
The World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace in London continues to captivate audiences, and the Sky F1 channel is expected to return after the championship concludes on January 3, 2026.
