German F1 fans may soon be unable to watch races for free.
Sky Germany is reportedly struggling to bring a new free-to-air TV partner on board for the coming F1 season, after fellow broadcaster RTL’s contract expired.
Multiple reports from Germany have come out claiming that the pay-TV channel, which is contractually obliged to share live rights to four races as part of its long-term contract with Formula 1, is still looking for a free-to-air partner, with RTL refusing to extend its contract – preferring to focus on its live football and NFL coverage instead.
RTL had hosted Formula 1 on its channel for almost 30 years before Sky bought the full live rights to the sport in Germany ahead of the 2021 season, but other broadcasters ARD and ZDF are not believed to be interested in the sub-licensing rights for F1 at this time, with ZDF reportedly believing that the internal combustion engine element of the series does not fit in with its environmental alignment for the future.
in Germany report that ProSiebenSat.1 Group are also not thought to be in the running to buy F1 rights either, leaving Sky in need of finding a partner before the season starts.
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