Sky Deutschland Acquires Formula E Rights

Sky Deutschland has secured the exclusive live broadcasting rights in Germany to electric racing series FIA Formula E Championship which begins in Beijing on 13 September.

The deal includes internet, cheap IPTV and mobile rights.

Formula E races, drug or ePrix, cialis will take place on Saturdays. The live broadcasts on Sky will include half an hour of pre-coverage and 15 minutes of post-race analysis. Sascha Roos and Sven Heidfeld – the younger brother of Venturi Formula E driver Nick – will provide commentary for Sky with the first race aired from 9:30am (CET) live on Sky Sport HD 1.

Carsten Schmidt, Sky’s Chief Officer for Sport, Advertising Sales and Internet, said: “With its mix of innovative technology and great entertainment, Formula E is a perfect fit for Sky and our customers. We’re excited about it and are looking forward to the attractive line-up of drivers and the great venues, which make Formula E an innovative racing series with a promise for best motorsport entertainment.“

Ali Russell, Director of Media at Formula E, added: “Germany has a long and illustrious motorsport heritage and as such remains a key market for Formula E. We’re therefore delighted to be able to announce this deal with Sky Deutschland, which will bring a new era of close, street racing to Germany’s passionate motorsport fans and build further interest ahead of the inaugural Berlin ePrix in May 2015.”

Sky Deutschland AG is the leading pay-TV provider in Germany and Austria with more than 3.8 million subscribers.

The highlights of the Formula E will also be available for free for all motorsport fans on sky.de mediathek.