FORMULA 1 EXTENDS TV RIGHTS WITH AMC IN EUROPE UNTIL 2023

Formula 1 announced the extension of its TV rights agreement with AMC Networks International – Central and Northern Europe (AMCNI CNE) to exclusively air “FIA Formula 1 World Championship” until 2023 in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. “This extended partnership means F1 fans in the region won’t miss a moment of action across a race weekend for the next three seasons, as the sport enters an exciting new era,” Michaella Snoeck, Head of Media Rights at Formula 1 said.

The extended three-year agreement will consist of the Sport1 and Sport2 showing the drama race weekends, free practice, qualification, and race-day action. Viewership of Sport1 and Sport2’s live F1 broadcasts continues to increase in the region. ”We’ve distinguished ourselves by consistently offering compelling, premium quality sports content in the Czech Republic and Slovakia," Levente Málnay, EVP of AMC Networks International – Central and Northern Europe said. 

The TV rights package also includes F1’s support championships, Formula 2, and Formula 3, offering fans almost 14 hours of live broadcasting across a race weekend. According to Levente Málnay, EVP of AMC Networks International – Central and Northern Europe, the renewed partnership will build on the strong relationship Formula 1 and AMCNI CNE’s sports channels have established in recent years. “By securing this crown jewel of sports rights for the upcoming years, we’re proud to remain a reference point for all speed motorsports enthusiasts in these territories," Málnay said. 

In addition to Formula 1, Sport1 and Sport2 will broadcast such premium events as the Golf PGA Championship Tournament, the WTCR − FIA World Touring Car Cup, the KHL, the Champions Hockey League, UEFA European National Team Qualifiers, UEFA Nations League, Coppa Italia, Copa del Rey, as well as the EHF Champions League.