Sky Deutschland Get Rights to Broadcast F1 for Coming Season

February 8, 2012

German pay-TV broadcaster Sky Deutschland has agreed a deal to screen the Formula 1 for the 2012 season.

A new contract has been signed with rights agency FOWC for 2012, Sky announced in Munich. Fincancial Details were not disclosed.

“This is very good news for all Sky customers and the many motor sports fans in Germany, Austria and Switzerland,” said Carsten Schmidt, Sky’s chief officer sports, advertising sales & internet. “Only Sky customers will continue to experience the Formula 1 in genuine HD, from different camera angles and without commercial breaks.”

Sky will show all 20 races live with the Australian Grand Prix to kick off this year’s season on 18 March 2012. On free-to-air television, RTL will screen all races live.