Sky Sports secures exclusive Formula 1 broadcasting rights until 2034
Sky Sports has secured the exclusive broadcasting rights for Formula 1 in the United Kingdom and Ireland until 2034 after agreeing a new five-year extension.
The new agreement ensures the broadcaster remains the sole destination for live coverage of every race, qualifying, and practice session.
Live home nation races and highlights from every Grand Prix will continue to be shared on free-to-air television.
The comprehensive deal also includes live coverage of support series such as Formula 2, Formula 3, and the F1 Academy.
Record-breaking audiences drive renewal
The renewal follows a historic 2025 season, which became the most-watched motorsport campaign ever for the network.
Interest soared as British driver Lando Norris claimed his maiden Drivers’ Championship with McLaren.
Viewing figures have surged by 90 per cent since the television network became the sport’s primary home in 2019.
That exponential growth includes a 120 per cent increase among under-35s and a doubling of female viewership.
Italian rights secured amid Antonelli surge
Alongside the UK and Ireland agreement, Sky Italia has also penned a five-year extension to retain rights until 2032.
Excitement in Italy has reached fever pitch following the meteoric rise of national prospect Kimi Antonelli.
The 19-year-old sensation has won three successive races to take an early lead in the 2026 championship standings.
Leadership praise long-term partnership
Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali praised the broadcaster for its role in expanding the sport’s global footprint.
“Their world-leading approach to live broadcasting and content creation has made the difference in continuing to grow our sport in the UK, Ireland and Italy.”
Sky group chief executive Dana Strong highlighted the company’s commitment to storytelling and long-term investment.
“This new agreement secures Sky as the home of Formula 1 for years to come, as the sport enters an exciting era with more British talent on the grid.”
Strong concluded by thanking the motorsport hierarchy for a relationship they are eager to build upon into the next decade.