Formula E and ITV strike UK and Ireland free-to-air broadcast deal
Formula E and ITV have struck a new free-to-air broadcast deal for the UK and Ireland, with all 16 E-Prix and qualifying sessions for Season 11 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship to be shown live on ITV4 and ITVX.
ITV will also host nine races live on ITV4, as well as a new bespoke highlights show after each race weekend.
All 16 races, including qualifying, on the 2024/25 Formula E Season 11 calendar, starting in São Paulo on 7th December, will be broadcast live on ITVX’s free-to-air streaming channel. In addition, nine E-Prix will be shown live on ITV4.
Aarti Dabas, chief media officer, Formula E, said: “We’re delighted to offer UK and Ireland fans even greater access to our incredible championship via our two fantastic media partners – TNT Sport and now ITV – giving them more ways to watch and taking them even closer to the sport.
“With our new post-race weekend highlights show on ITV, fans will be able to get bespoke content directly from the paddock helping educate, excite and entertain new and loyal fans alike. We can’t wait to bring our fans more track-side action and continue to grow the sport.”
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Richard Botchway, assistant commissioner, ITV Sport, added: “This new deal brings Formula E fans some of the biggest races across Season 11 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. We are delighted to be the free-to-air partner and look forward to welcoming Formula E to ITV and ITVX.”
Nicki Shields returns to Formula E’s presenting line-up, taking on the role of lead broadcast presenter for Season 11 – the first-ever female lead presenter in the series’ history.
Shields will be joined by racing driver Billy Monger and rally driver Catie Munnings, who both made their debut presenting appearances in Season 10. Sports Commentator Tom Brooks also makes a return for Season 11.
Former F1 veteran David Coulthard will make guest appearances through the season, alongside ex-Formula E drivers Karun Chandhok and André Lotterer, former racing driver James Rossiter and former Formula E team boss Allan McNish to anchor the coverage on TNT Sports, ITV4, ITVX and all English-language Formula E programming around the world.
Pitlane reporters Saunders Carmichael-Brown and Alexa Rendell also make a return, delivering exclusive behind-the-scenes content and interviews.