No more big cheques of F1 TV, Formula 1 signs media rights deal in India, check where to watch

No more big cheques of F1 TV want to be pulled now as Formula 1 has signed a multiyear deal for a powerful ’60 million’ fanbase in India. The new season of F1 begins in Bahrain with the opener being a Saturday race as a substitute of conventional Sunday. 

Formula 1 has signed a two-year deal with FanCode for the years 2024 and 2025 and can broadcast in addition to stream the races on the OTT platform. The announcement comes simply two days earlier than the primary race on Saturday.

“There is a growing appetite for Formula 1 in India, particularly amongst younger and female supporters. Nearly 60 million fans follow the sport and 1 in 2 started following F1 in the last four years,” F1 mentioned in an announcement.

“This partnership allows Formula 1 to tap into a rapidly emerging fanbase and invites FanCode’s audience of nearly 100 million passionate sports fans into the world of F1. The agreement grants FanCode exclusive rights to broadcast all F1 race weekends, including all practice and qualifying sessions, F1 Sprint events and Grands Prix,” the assertion added.

Notably, the Director of Media Rights and Content Creation at Formula 1 – Ian Holmes sounded assured that the streaming platform will assist them cater their audiences. “We have found a strong broadcast partner in them with expert knowledge on how we can best serve our 60 million existing fans and reach new audiences in India. Together, we will take our combined expertise to produce premium content that showcases the sporting spectacle that is F1,” he mentioned.

F1 was obtainable on Television till 2022 however in 2023 it failed to pen a contract with Star Sports in 2023. It had F1 TV Pro for the Indian viewers to watch the whole race. The price of the F1 TV Pro was Rs 2499 yearly which is Rs 299 per thirty days. Notably the FanCode subscription for the whole season of F1 2024 prices Rs 599 for all 24 races. Notably for one race, you should have to pay Rs 49 per race.

What all F1 occasions will be watched on FanCode?

The FanCode mannequin affords an opportunity to catch a whole F1 race weekend. A viewer can watch the follow and qualifying classes. It permits the viewer to watch Sprint races and in addition the primary races.