Channel 4 to show British GP

The British Grand Prix will be broadcast live on free-toair television next year following an agreement reached between Sky Sports and Channel 4.

Sky had been granted live and exclusive rights to Formula One from next season after striking a deal with the sport’s formersupremo,bernieecclestone, from 2019 onwards. But Channel 4 will now screen the race at Silverstone in July and also provide highlights packages of all 21 races next year.

Alex Mahon, chief executive officer of Channel 4, said, “I’m delighted that we’ve been able to establish such an exciting and innovative partnership with Sky which will ensure that the British Grand Prix and highlights of the 2019 Formula 1 Championship remain available on free-to-air television for UK viewers.”