European pay-TV heavyweight Sky has extended its tie-up with motor racing's iconic Formula 1 (F1) across the key markets of the UK and Ireland, and Italy.
Through contract renewals unveiled today, Sky will continue as the primary broadcaster of F1 in Italy through the 2032 campaign and in the UK and Ireland through the 2034 season.
Both deals are five-season extensions - the current UK and Ireland agreement is set to expire at the end of 2029, while F1's present contract with Sky Italia was struck in 2022 and runs through next year.
Sky will continue to show every practice session, qualifying session, and Grand Prix in both markets. The deal also includes Sky's affiliated streaming service NOW, as well as the F1 Kids offering.
In addition to the main F1 season, Sky will also cover the Formula 2 and Formula 3 support series in both markets, as well as the F1 Academy and Porsche Supercup.
So far in the 2026 F1 season - during which four races have taken place so far - Sky Italia's audience is up 25% year-on-year. Italian sensation Kimi Antonelli, who has three race wins for the Mercedes team, is a major factor behind the increase in audience.
Stefano Domenicali, Formula 1 president and chief executive (CEO), commented: "Sky has always been a dedicated, trusted, and passionate partner since we began our relationship many years ago.
"Their world-leading approach to live broadcasting, content creation, and behind-the-scenes analysis has made the difference in continuing to grow our sport in the UK, Ireland, and Italy, and I am delighted we will be taking our partnership into the next decade."
In terms of F1's broadcasting activity, mid-March saw Mediaset España, the Spanish arm of the Italy-based broadcasting group, secure two sub-licensing deals that will see it broadcast domestic races from F1 and motorcycling's MotoGP series free-to-air. There will be two such F1 Spanish Grands Prix this year, to be held in Madrid and Barcelona.
In the UK, Sky will continue to provide highlights of all Grands Prix and live coverage of the British Grand Prix free-to-air as part of this deal.
This is achieved during the current cycle through an agreement between Sky and FTA broadcaster Channel 4.
