F1 coverage secured on Sky Sports until 2034 – with one major viewer perk
It's good news for F1 fans...
(Photo by Sam Bagnall/Sutton Images)
- Ned Holmes
Published: Wednesday, 6 May 2026 at 4:33 pm
Sky Sports have confirmed that highlights of every Formula 1 Grand Prix and live coverage of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone will "continue to be available free-to-air" in the UK and Ireland as part of a new deal that runs until 2034.
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A new multi-year agreement between F1 and the broadcaster was announced on Wednesday (6 May), which will see Sky Sports remain the home of the sport in the UK and Ireland.
As part of the deal, Sky and NOW will have exclusive live coverage of every practice, qualifying, sprint, and race until the end of the 2034 season – a five-year extension on the previous deal.
Formula 2, Formula 3, F1 ACADEMY and Porsche Supercup are included in the agreement with Sky
The broadcaster has also confirmed its plans for free-to-air coverage in a major boost for UK viewers.
Highlights of every Grand Prix and live coverage of the British Grand Prix will continue to be free-to-air in the UK until the end of the 2034 season.
Channel 4 has broadcast F1 since 2016, when BBC relinquished the rights early due to budget cuts.
Sky Sports became the UK home of the sport in 2019 and enjoyed a record-breaking season in 2025.
Sky Sports F1 have broadcast F1 since 2019. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
"We’re proud of the role we’ve played in supporting the sport’s growth through world-class storytelling, innovation and long-term investment," said Sky Group CEO Dana Strong.
"This new agreement secures Sky as the home of Formula 1 for years to come, as the sport enters an exciting era with more British talent on the grid and rising stars like Kimi Antonelli."
Stefano Domenicali, President & CEO of Formula 1, added: "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, behind-the-scenes analysis led by a truly amazing group of on-screen talent 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."
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Ned Holmes
Ned is a sports writer at RadioTimes.com. He has covered a host of sports from EFL football, international cricket and golf all the way through to bike polo and triathlon.
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