Channel 5 have today announced that they will be broadcasting the FIA Formula E Championship for the 2016/17 and 2017/18 seasons. Channel 5 will broadcast all Formula E events live, with sister channel Spike broadcasting the qualifying sessions. Practice sessions will air on Channel 5’s online social media accounts.
Channel 5’s Mark Sharman said: “Formula E is a fantastic opportunity for Channel 5 to offer live motorsports to our audience. The sport is up and coming, utilising the very top tech and new and engaging ways to incorporate fans into the high octane action.”
Ali Russell, Director of Media at Formula E, said: “We are delighted that Channel 5 will be our new broadcast partner in the UK. It was very important to us that the championship was on free-to-air TV, and we have been very impressed by the enthusiasm and commitment Channel 5 has demonstrated to the series and I believe this is an excellent arrangement for our many British fans.”
The season kicks off on October 9 with coverage live from Hong Kong with Channel 5 showing every race up until New York on July 29 & 30. Formula E will complement Channel 5’s existing sport programming including EFL highlights, Test Cricket programming and boxing.