Overview
- A multi-year extension announced Wednesday between Sky and Formula 1 keeps Sky Italia’s exclusive broadcast rights through 2032.
- Fans in Italy will get every practice, qualifying, sprint and Grand Prix live on Sky and on streaming via NOW, with select races airing free on TV8.
- The agreement also spans the UK and Ireland on Sky and includes full coverage of Formula 2, Formula 3, Porsche Supercup and the F1 Academy.
- Sky cites a 25% rise in Italian audiences this season, with Kimi Antonelli’s first F1 win in China drawing 1.2 million live viewers on Sky and 1.4 million delayed on TV8.
- Sky says its Italian commentary lineup remains in place, led by Carlo Vanzini with analysis from former drivers Marc Gené and Ivan Capelli.