The deal means that DAZN will be available on the Movistar+ platform DAZN and Movistar have reached an agreement that sees the former distributed through the Movistar+ platform. DAZN also acquires the exploitation rights for Formula One World Championship in Spain until 2023, which will be shown on the new DAZN F1 channel on the […]
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F1 and SailGP on building esports gains post-lockdown
Formula One head of digital business initiatives and esports, Julian Tan, and SailGP head of content, Jose Garnes, were speaking at the Broadcast Sport Tech Innovation Forum Esports have made some major gains in 2020, capitalising on the lack of live sport to build their audiences and output. Among the traditional sports to have taken […]
Sky Sports to air Formula 1 docuseries with rare archive footage
The series marks the 70th anniversary of the sport, and has been made in partnership with Formula 1. Sky Sports is to air a seven-part Formula 1 docuseries – Race to Perfection – on the sport’s 70th anniversary. The series goes behind-the-scenes over the 70 years of Formula 1, from its launch in 1950 through […]
Mercedes launches dedicated Motorsport.tv channel
It will be the first manufacturer to offer Formula One content on the platform Mercedes has launched its own dedicated channel on the Motorsport.tv OTT platform. The manufacturer joins Ferrari on the service, but will be the first manufacturer to offer Formula One-themed content. Formula E, customer racing, and other automotive projects will also be […]
Podcast: Formula 1’s Frank Arthofer talks esports and the F1 Virtual GP series
Formula 1 speedily unveiled its enjoyable esports series, F1 Virtual GP, to replace real Grand Prix races during lockdown. It went out across digital and linear TV to millions of racing fans. Formula 1 global head, digital media and licensing, Frank Arthofer talks to Broadcast Sport editor Jake Bickerton about the F1 Virtual GP series, […]
F1 and AWS create six real-time stats providing insight during races
The six on-screen graphics utilise Machine Learning to analyse real-time data gathered from F1 cars. Formula One is adding six real-time racing stats to its 2020 season. The on-screen graphics have been created using a range of Amazon Web Services (AWS) services, including machine learning. The first of the stats – Car Performance Scores – […]
Formula 1 agrees deal with Gfinity for production of F1 Esports Series
The deal is for a two-year extension to the relationship between the two companies that began in 2017. Formula 1 has extended its relationship with esports company Gfinity for content production and operational support around the F1 Esports Series in 2020 and 2021, and the 2022 qualifying events. The Gfinity Arena in London will be […]