12/09/2018
NEWS STORY
A new deal between Sky and Channel 4 will see the terrestrial channel retain highlights coverage of all races and live coverage of the British Grand Prix.
The deal, the first of its kind, will mean that highlights of F1 and live coverage of the 2019 British Grand Prix will be shown on Channel 4.
As part of the deal, selected Channel 4 and Walter Presents drama series will be released on the Sky and NOW TV platforms in one go, allowing customers to binge on all episodes.
"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," said Alex Mahon, Chief Executive Officer of Channel 4."
"Today's partnership is the start of a new era of collaboration between Sky, Channel 4," added Stephen van Rooyen, Chief Executive Officer of Sky UK & ROI, "and, we hope, other British broadcasters.
"Not only will this innovative partnership benefit viewers, watching via Sky or free-to-air, but it will further strengthen the ecosystem of UK broadcasters and British originated content."
Key Highlights of Sky and Channel 4's Partnership
In the autumn, Series 1 of Sky original production Tin Star will be shown on prime-time Channel 4 ahead of the return of Series 2 on Sky Atlantic in early 2019.
In 2019, Channel 4 will show highlights of Formula 1 races with the Formula 1 British Grand Prix shown live on both Sky Sports F1 and Channel 4. Sky will show all other races exclusively live on its dedicated Sky Sports F1 channel.