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Sky Sports has extended its deal with Formula 1 to show the championship in the UK through the 2034 season
Sky Sports has extended its deal with Formula 1 to show the championship in the UK through the 2034 season, maintaining its exclusive live coverage rights since 2019. The 2025 season marked a milestone as the most-watched season on Sky Sports F1 in the UK and Ireland. The renewed deal also includes Sky Sports in Italy, securing coverage rights through the 2032 season. The agreement ensures that every F1 session – practice, qualifying, sprint, and grand prix – will be available on Sky Sports and Now in the UK, and on Sky Sport in Italy. Additionally, F2, F3, F1 Academy, and Porsche Supercup will be part of the coverage package. F1 announced significant viewership growth over the past three seasons, highlighting a 14% increase, reaching a record 162 million viewer hours in 2025. Kimi Antonelli’s strong performance contributed to a 25% rise in viewing figures on Sky Sport Italy in his home country, as affirmed by F1.
