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Formula 1 will be shown exclusively on Sky Sports from 2019 after Sky announced it has agreed an exclusive deal to broadcast the sport.
It means that Formula 1, coverage for which is currently shared between Sky Sports and Channel 4, will no longer be shown on terrestrial TV from 2019. The broadcaster said the whole British Grand Prix would be available on a new ‘free-to-air’ channel.
Barney Francis, managing director of Sky Sports, said: “We are delighted that we are strengthening our coverage for viewers even further, with live and exclusive F1 from 2019. We are pleased to support F1 and look forward to working with them to progress, develop and enhance coverage of the Championship during the agreement.”
Bernie Ecclestone, CEO of the Formula One Group said: “I am delighted that we will continue to work together. Sky’s commitment to the sport and standard of coverage is second to none.”
Sky Sports said the new deal further strengthens its position as the “home of sport in the UK and Ireland”, offering viewers the very best choice across seven channels and award-winning digital outlets.
Sports on the channel this year include the Premier League, all four golf Majors and the Ryder Cup, England test cricket and summer and autumn International rugby union.
