Formula 1 has announced a multi-year extension to its broadcast deal with Foxtel\u2019s Fox Sports Australia and Kayo Sports.<\/p>\n
Kayo Sports will continue to be Australia\u2019s home of Formula 1 under the terms of this new deal, which will see every practice, qualifying session and race shown live into 2027 and beyond, with every race live and in 4K* for Kayo Sports subscribers.<\/p>\n
New deal for Formula 1 coverage in Australia<\/p>\n
Want more PlanetF1.com coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list<\/a> for news you can trust.<\/p>\n On-demand Formula 1 replays, unique live feeds and minis are also guaranteed as part of the coverage, which will also be available to FOXTEL subscribers.<\/p>\n Reacting to the announcement, Ian Holmes, Chief Media Rights and Broadcast Officer at Formula 1, said: \u201cWe\u2019re delighted to be extending our partnership with the Foxtel Group so that our fans in Australia can continue to enjoy comprehensive coverage of Formula 1 on Kayo SPORTS and FOXTEL.<\/p>\n \u201cThe quality of the product and immersive experience they provide for fans takes them closer to the action, continuing to keep spectators on the edge of their seat.<\/p>\n \u201cWith new regulations, new teams, new drivers, new race locations and more, there\u2019s never been a more exciting time to engage with the sport.<\/p>\n \u201cAs a forward-thinking, ambitious and technology-focused business, we\u2019re thrilled to be continuing our partnership with Foxtel in taking our spectacular product to more and more fans across Australia.\u201d<\/p>\n Get ready for the Australian Grand Prix<\/p>\n How to watch the Australian GP for FREE with Apple TV in the US<\/a><\/p>\n F1 2026 predictions: Title winners, Verstappen, Hamilton and the wooden spoon<\/a><\/p>\n Patrick Delany, CEO of Foxtel Group, added: \u201cKayo Sports is Australia\u2019s sport leader with the best live sport, and our extension with Formula 1 further cements our position as the premier destination for both local and international motorsport.<\/p>\n \u201cThis extension continues our commitment to growing F1 in Australia and strengthening our fans\u2019 connection to it.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are partners in growth, and for more than a decade we\u2019ve proudly supported the sport\u2019s momentum, bringing fans closer to the action every season. That shared ambition continues to deliver results, with engagement reaching new heights and the 2025 season becoming our most watched season ever.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re pleased to continue delivering comprehensive Formula 1\u00ae coverage to our subscribers, with every race live in 4K, alongside our popular F1\u00aeMinis, giving Australians the most comprehensive coverage of the sport. And with racing shown ad-break free, fans won\u2019t miss a single moment.\u201d<\/p>\n The F1 2026 season begins this Friday in Melbourne, as the new era of Formula 1 gets underway at Albert Park.<\/p>\n Want to be the first to know exclusive information from the F1 paddock? Join our broadcast channel on WhatsApp<\/a> to get the scoop on the latest developments from our team of accredited journalists.<\/p>\n You can also subscribe to the PlanetF1 YouTube channel<\/a> for exclusive features, hear from our paddock journalists with stories from the heart of Formula 1 and much more!<\/p>\n