For the 2025 season, RTL, in partnership with Sky Sport, will again broadcast seven races as well as eleven qualifying sessions and one sprint race of Formula 1 live on free TV. On the other race weekends, the qualifying or the sprint can be viewed live on RTL+. For the season opener in Melbourne, RTL […]
Audi has signed a three-year deal to become the official sponsor of Sky Sports F1. The full channel sponsorship will cover a range of programming, including every practice, qualifying and race, as well as documentaries, analysis and features. The multi-platform partnership begins immediately, aligning with the F1 75 Live showcase where, for the first time, […]
John Malone, one of the founders of the modern media landscape, has agreed a biography deal with Simon & Schuster to be called Born to Be Wired. Set for a September release, Malone is working again with writer Mark Robichaux who penned 2003’s Cable Cowboy memoir. “Over a lifetime of business deals, the most valuable […]
Netflix is reportedly considering a bid for Formula One’s US TV rights, starting from the 2026 season. A deal could enable Netflix to leverage the success of its hit series Drive to Survive, which has significantly increased F1’s global popularity. ESPN currently holds the broadcast rights for F1 in the US through to the end […]
CommScope, a specialist in network connectivity, has entered a multi-year agreement to be the Official Connectivity Partner of the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team. CommScope will provide critical race day network operations to meet the performance demands of the world-class racing team—including trackside car, garage, and pitwall connectivity. CommScope also will deliver a seamless, high-speed Wi-Fi […]
PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays, has announced a new multi-year contract extension with Oracle Red Bull Racing, becoming a Team Partner while continuing as the sole supplier of digital displays to the eight-time Formula One World Championship winning team for 2025 and beyond. A partnership driven by innovation and teamwork, PPDS […]
Sky has announced the acquisition of the Damon Hill documentary film, titled Hill, which will be coming coming to Sky Documentaries and streaming service NOW later this year. The 90-minute film – featuring exclusive, intimate interviews with Hill and his family – tells how he overcame the adversity of losing his legendary father Graham Hill […]
Liberty Media has announced that Derek Chang has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer. Chang is a veteran executive across the global media, sports and entertainment industries. He has led operating, corporate development and investment teams at prominent companies during various stages of growth including EverPass Media, the NBA, DirecTV, Scripps, Charter and TCI. […]
As Formula 1 celebrates its 75th Anniversary and the sport’s 10-year partnership with LVMH begins, the luxury watch brand, TAG Heuer, will return to the sport as its Official Timekeeper. With a rich history in Formula 1 spanning over seven decades, and a shared philosophy between the two iconic brands of precision engineering, cutting edge […]
Holiday movie Our Little Secret, starring Lindsay Lohan and Ian Harding, debuted at #1 on the Netflix English Films List with 32.4 million views in the week commencing November 25th, making it the most-watched title of the week. Fellow festive films The Merry Gentlemen and Hot Frosty were at #3 with 9.8 million views, and #7 […]