Formula 1
Bell Media F1 renewal tied to Canada hosting deal
Bell Media’s renewal of Formula 1 media rights in Canada has been incorporated directly into the country’s grand prix-hosting agreement in a new deal announced today (Tuesday).
F1 keeps Barcelona, drops Imola for 2026
Formula 1 will remain at 24 rounds next season as Barcelona sees out its contract at the expense of Imola, and Madrid joins as the second Spanish race.
Infront enters F1 with Balkans TV rights deals
The Infront agency has become involved in Formula 1 for the first time, striking two key broadcast deals in the Balkans with Arena Sport and CME.
F1 continues youth drive with Disney deal
Formula 1 has made another big move in its strategic focus on younger fans by agreeing a new licensing deal with Disney.
Mexico City secures F1 future with three-year deal
The Mexico City Grand Prix has secured a fresh three-year contract to remain a regular fixture on an evolving Formula 1 calendar.
Tencent renews F1 digital rights in China
Chinese multimedia company Tencent has agreed a multi-year renewal with Formula 1 that grants it exclusive digital media rights to the motorsport series in mainland China through to 2027.
F1 TV Premium: A delicate dance with pirates
F1 TV Premium has become a darling among LinkedIn commentators for its ‘virtual pit wall’ feature. But scratch the surface and there is far more interesting about 'Premium' than meets the eye.
Liberty extends with Domenicali as F1 chief
With Formula 1 opening its 2025 season in Melbourne, Stefano Domenicali will continue as president and CEO through 2029.
F1 revenues hit $3.65bn in 2024
Liberty Media’s Formula One Group generated revenues of $3.65bn in 2024, with sponsorship, media rights and event promotion all contributing steady increases on the previous year.
F1 names ALT Sports Data to betting supply role
ALT Sports Data has been named Formula 1’s ‘Official Betting Data Supplier’ in a move that the rights-holder claims will mark a significant milestone in the evolution of betting on the sport.
Premier League latest loss for Fox Sports México
Formula 1 and Major League Baseball are on track to be the only premium sports properties on the screens of Fox Sports México in 2025, after the Premier League became the latest rights-owner to terminate its contract with the broadcaster over missed payments.
Monaco GP gets first title sponsor in Tag Heuer
The Monaco Grand Prix, widely considered the most prestigious race on the Formula 1 calendar, is to have a title sponsor for the first time in its history this year in the shape of luxury watch brand Tag…
Prazer adds Las Vegas GP presidency to F1 remit
Emily Prazer, Formula 1’s chief commercial officer, will take on the role of president of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with race chief executive Renee Wilm shifting her focus to Liberty Media.
LVMH brand titles Australian GP, more race deals coming
Louis Vuitton has put its name to the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, with parent company LVMH considered to be in a strong position for one of its brands to become the first-ever title sponsor of the Monaco Grand Prix.
Innovative Belgian GP deal opens up F1 calendar
Formula 1 has struck its first rotational hosting deal, with the Belgian Grand Prix to take place four times over the course of a new six-year contract
F1 solidifies top sponsorship tier with long-term renewal
F1 looks to have completed its 2024 sponsorship activity by signing a renewal that takes its deal with its cryptocurrency partner through to 2030.
China back in business as NBA returns, F1 extends
China is to host NBA games for the first time since 2019 after an improvement in relations, while F1 has renewed its race contract to 2029.
Formula 1 to lose Dutch Grand Prix after 2026
The Dutch Grand Prix will leave the Formula 1 calendar after 2026 after the race promoter opted against signing a long-term extension.