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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSky New Zealand will continue to show F1 in the country until 2028. Image: XPB Images<\/p>\n
Sky New Zealand, which has held F1\u2019s television rights since 2018, will continue to show live coverage of every practice, qualifying, and race via Sky Sport and its streaming service Sky Sport Now.<\/p>\n
The Australian Grand Prix will also be available on Sky\u2019s free-to-air platforms, with highlights of all other races offered free-to-air for fans across the country.<\/p>\n
The renewal comes amid a surge in local interest, driven in part by homegrown driver Liam Lawson.<\/p>\n
In 2025, more than 1.1 million viewers tuned in via Sky Sport and free-to-air, with almost 470,000 watching on digital platforms including Sky Sport Now and Sky Go.<\/p>\n
\u201cFormula 1 has captured the hearts of New Zealanders like never before,\u201d said Sky head of content partnerships Adam Crothers.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe passion, drama, and sheer speed of the sport make it a standout in our lineup.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith rising stars like Liam Lawson inspiring a new generation of fans, we\u2019re proud to be bringing world-class motorsport to Kiwi screens \u2014 live, loud, and at full throttle.\u201d<\/p>\n
F1\u2019s chief media rights and broadcasting officer Ian Holmes welcomed the renewal.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith the advent of Liam Lawson, we continue to see a surge in Kiwi supporters who are tuning in to back their hometown hero,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cTogether, Formula 1 and Sky will provide world-class programming and coverage across every race weekend, to ensure fans never miss a moment of the action.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sky\u2019s broader motorsport coverage also includes Supercars, IndyCar, MotoGP, and WorldSBK.<\/p>\n