F1 TV gets tune-up ahead of 2021 season and expansion

Race fans in Brazil, Czech Republic, and Slovakia will be able to tune into the service this season Formula One has updated its OTT subscription service F1 TV ahead of the 2021 season. Already available in 82 countries globally, the service is expanding to Brazil, Czech Republic, and Slovakia this year. The update was developed […]

DAZN reveals content partnership with F1 team Scuderia AlphaTauri

DAZN will create original content with team news, insights and analysis. DAZN has formed a partnership with Formula One team Scuderia AlphaTauri for the 2021 F1 season, and signed Yuki Tsunoda (pictured above) as a brand ambassador in Japan. The OTT sports streamer will create original content for the platform throughout the season, with team […]

DAZN secures Movistar alliance and F1 rights acquisition

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

F1 to use Lando Norris streaming popularity in #ChallengeLando esports event

The racing series has turned to esports while its races are postponed due to the coronavirus crisis Formula One has built on its esports offering by creating #ChallengeLando – an opportunity to race against McLaren driver Lando Norris. Norris has a popular channel on streaming site Twitch, which saw him break the record for the […]

Expert predicts turmoil for F1 as coronavirus effects hit

The racing series has had to delay the start to its season Formula One could be facing trouble with its broadcast and sponsorship incomes due to the effects of the coronavirus lockdowns. The racing series has had to delay the start to its season until at least June, with the iconic Monaco Grand Prix outright […]

F1 launches esports competition to replace postponed races

The virtual racing series will include current drivers and ‘stars’ Formula One has launched the F1 Esports Virtual Grand Prix to replace the races that it has had to postpone. The virtual racing series will start at 8pm GMT on 22 March, the day when the Bahrain GP would have otherwise have gone ahead. It […]

Pay-tv move sees F1 lose audiences but continue sponsorship strength

Formula One has seen some audience growth in China and the USA Formula One has seen audiences shrink but sponsorship stay strong since its move to pay-tv. The racing series has managed to keep revenues steady despite the loss of viewers, in part helped by the unevenness of that loss. The sport has actually seen […]

Coronavirus crisis sees sports stars and teams turn to esports

Football, Formula One, and Nascar are among the sports to have turned to their virtual equivalent Sporting teams and stars have turned to esports in the absence of their normal events with the coronavirus crisis. The majority of sport events have been postponed for the foreseeable future in an attempt to slow the spread of […]

DAZN Japan agrees deal with Honda to offer two free months

The streaming provider has opened the deal to new subscribers during the coronavirus outbreak DAZN has agreed a deal with Honda to offer two free months to new subscribers in Japan. The sports streaming provider has partnered with the car manufacturer to make the offer, which isn’t open to current subscribers, people who have used […]

Sky Creative Agency releases F1 promo

The first grand prix will take place next weekend Sky Creative Agency has released its campaign for the new Formula One season. As part of the TV, radio, print, social and digital campaign, the company has delivered a promotional video starring drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc for Sky Sports. Filmed across four continents in […]

Whisper to produce F1 coverage for Channel 4

It includes highlights of all races as well as live coverage of the British Grand Prix Whisper has agreed a deal to produce Channel 4’s Formula One coverage. Starting with the 2020 season, the company will be continuing its work for the broadcaster – they have covered all F1 races for C4 since 2016. The […]