Anybody see Indian team Mahindra Racing's Felix Rosenqvist light up Hong Kong's Harborfront with a victory in Round Two last week? In case you missed it, we've got some good news as Indian broadcaster Sony Pictures Networks (SPN) today announced it will telecast every race of Season Four of the FIA Formula E Championship.
As well as showing all the action on-track, SPN will also air Formula E's official magazine show Street Racers, which covers all the latest news and features from the world of Formula E, around the world.
With high-hopes for Mahindra Racing this year with Nick Heidfeld and Felix Rosenqvist behind the wheel, SPN will be the place to keep up-to-date with all the live action as both drivers challenge for the podium at the beginning of a new season of Formula E.
‘We have strengthened our sports offering with the exclusive media rights for Formula E in the Indian sub-continent. The addition of Formula E in our portfolio is another step towards creating a multi-sport viewing culture. Formula E is the future of motorsport and has already amassed a significant global following since its inception. In order to engage our viewers, we are not only airing the live races, but will also present highlights & magazine shows for an enriched viewing experience. With the biggest names in motorsport participating in the race series including Mahindra, fans can look forward to the best in racing on our network,’ said Rajesh Kaul, President, Sports and Distribution business at Sony Pictures Networks India.
Fans can look forward to tuning into the remaining races of the 2017/18 season on the sports channels of SPN.
Commenting on the announcement, Ali Russel, Formula E's Media & Business Development Director said: “It’s fantastic news that Sony Pictures Networks India is airing all the races from season four of the electric street racing series - Mahindra Racing has had a great start to the season with two podiums already."