European pay-TV giant Sky has strengthened its long-standing partnership with Formula 1 by extending its broadcasting rights in the UK, Ireland, and Italy for the next decade.
Under the new agreements, Sky will remain the primary broadcaster of Formula 1 in Italy through the 2032 season, and in the UK and Ireland until the end of the 2034 campaign. Both renewals represent five-year extensions of existing deals.
Sky will continue to air every practice session, qualifying round, and Grand Prix live across all three markets. The agreement also includes coverage on Sky’s streaming platform NOW, along with the F1 Kids content offering.
Beyond Formula 1, the broadcaster will maintain its comprehensive motorsport portfolio, including coverage of Formula 2, Formula 3, F1 Academy, and Porsche Supercup.
The extension comes amid rising viewership figures. In the early stages of the 2026 season, Sky Italia has reported a 25% year-on-year increase in audience numbers. A key driver behind this surge is Italian rising star Kimi Antonelli, who has already secured three race victories for Mercedes.
Stefano Domenicali, president and CEO of Formula 1, praised the partnership, highlighting Sky’s role as a trusted and passionate broadcaster. He noted that Sky’s high-quality live coverage, content production, and in-depth analysis have been instrumental in growing the sport across the UK, Ireland, and Italy.
Elsewhere in Europe, Formula 1 continues to diversify its broadcast strategy. In Spain, Mediaset España has secured sub-licensing agreements to air selected races free-to-air, including two Grands Prix set to take place in Madrid and Barcelona this season.
In the UK, Sky will also continue to provide free-to-air highlights of all races, along with live coverage of the British Grand Prix through its agreement with Channel 4.
The renewed deal further solidifies Sky’s position at the forefront of sports broadcasting while ensuring Formula 1’s continued commercial growth across Europe.