Max Verstappen, from Red Bull Racing RB20, takes the lead at the start of the race. The Formula 1 World Championship, Stage 5, Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai, China, on April 21, 2024.
Formula 1 announced its plans to introduce a new streaming channel in the United States before the next Miami Grand Prix. This channel will be available for free to residents.
The popularity of Formula 1 in the United States has skyrocketed since the release of the Netflix series “Drive to Survive,” resulting in the addition of three races to the calendar.
The channel, called “Formula 1 Channel,” will offer a variety of pre-scheduled programs, including race replays, extended highlights, and analysis.
Viewers will have access to comprehensive coverage of Formula 1, as well as Formula 2 and 3, and the exclusive F1 Academy series for women, which will return in Miami.
C15 Studio will be responsible for managing the channel, and content from these categories will be added five days after the conclusion of each race event.
In addition to current race content, the channel will also feature replays of classic Grand Prix races from the archives and popular racing documentaries.
The Formula 1 Channel will be available on platforms like Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Freevee, and Pluto TV, alongside existing F1 live streaming platforms, F1 TV, and ESPN.
Ian Holmes, Director of Media Rights and Content Creation at Formula 1, expressed his excitement for the new channel, stating that the goal is to enhance the viewing experience for fans and attract new viewers to the sport. He also mentioned the aim to develop the Formula 1 Channel into a leading product in collaboration with C15 Studio, providing fans with a comprehensive 24-hour F1 experience.
