F1 extends ESPN broadcast deal in Latin America through 2028
Formula 1 has secured its broadcast future in Latin America and the Caribbean by extending its partnership with ESPN through 2028. The deal guarantees fans in 18 countries, including Brazil and Mexico, will continue to receive full coverage of all F1 sessions and its support series, solidifying the sport's presence in a key growth region.
Formula 1 has extended its broadcast partnership with ESPN Inc. for Latin America and the Caribbean through the 2028 season, ensuring comprehensive coverage continues in 18 key markets. The deal covers all F1 sessions and support series, providing stability for fans in a region experiencing significant growth for the sport, even as ESPN's separate U.S. rights expire after 2025.
Why it matters:
This multi-year extension secures a stable and familiar broadcast home for F1's rapidly expanding fanbase in Latin America and the Caribbean, a critical growth market. With dedicated local broadcasters like ESPN, the sport can deepen its connection with passionate audiences in regions with strong motorsport heritage, such as Brazil and Mexico, which are vital for long-term commercial success.
The details:
- The renewed agreement runs through the end of the 2028 F1 season.
- ESPN will broadcast the championship across 18 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, including major markets like Brazil and Mexico.
- Coverage includes every on-track session: all practice sessions, qualifying, Sprint races, and Grands Prix.
- The deal also encompasses broadcasts for F1's support series: Formula 2, Formula 3, F1 Academy, and the Porsche Supercup.
- Contrast with U.S. Market: This extension stands in contrast to the U.S. market, where ESPN's separate rights deal will conclude after 2025, with Apple taking over as the exclusive broadcaster.
What's next:
The partnership will carry F1 broadcasting in the region into the sport's next major regulatory era. ESPN and F1 will work together to present the new 2026 technical regulations, which promise to reshuffle the competitive order, to their audiences. The extended deal provides a platform for sustained growth and fan engagement in a strategically important part of the world for Formula 1's global expansion.