Formula 1® and Kayo SPORTS extend multi-year broadcast deal for Australia

Formula 1® and Kayo SPORTS have today announced an extended multi-year broadcast deal for fans in Australia, covering every race, qualifying session and practice for the 2027 season and beyond.

The extension with Fox Sports Australia - available on Kayo SPORTS - ensures Australians can continue to enjoy every moment of the world's premier motorsport series, with every race live and in 4K* for Kayo SPORTS subscribers. Coverage will also include unique live feeds and minis - on-demand Formula 1 replays from Kayo SPORTS -ensuring the most comprehensive coverage for fans. The coverage will also be available to FOXTEL subscribers.

Ian Holmes, Chief Media Rights and Broadcast Officer at Formula 1, said:

"We're delighted to be extending our partnership with the Foxtel Group so that our fans in Australia can continue to enjoy comprehensive coverage of Formula 1 on Kayo SPORTS and FOXTEL. The quality of the product and immersive experience they provide for fans takes them closer to the action, continuing to keep spectators on the edge of their seat.

"With new regulations, new teams, new drivers, new race locations and more, there's never been a more exciting time to engage with the sport. As a forward-thinking, ambitious and technology-focused business, we're thrilled to be continuing our partnership with Foxtel in taking our spectacular product to more and more fans across Australia."

Patrick Delany, CEO of Foxtel Group, said:

"Kayo SPORTS is Australia's sport leader with the best live sport, and our extension with Formula 1 further cements our position as the premier destination for both local and international motorsport.

"This extension continues our commitment to growing F1 in Australia and strengthening our fans' connection to it. We are partners in growth, and for more than a decade we've proudly supported the sport's momentum, bringing fans closer to the action every season. That shared ambition continues to deliver results, with engagement reaching new heights and the 2025 season becoming our most watched season ever.

"We're pleased to continue delivering comprehensive Formula 1® coverage to our subscribers, with every race live in 4K, alongside our popular F1®Minis, giving Australians the most comprehensive coverage of the sport. And with racing shown ad-break free, fans won't miss a single moment."

The 2026 season marks one of the most anticipated starts to a Formula 1 campaign in its history, with new regulations that promise to deliver amazing on track action for fans. In addition, the sport welcomes new teams, engine providers, drivers and race destinations that will add to the excitement and engagement for those following the series.

The F1TV app will continue to be integrated in FOXTEL's set-top boxes.

The 2026 Formula 1 season kicks off in Melbourne for the Australian Grand Prix taking place from 6-8 March.

Network 10 will remain the free-to-air broadcast partner for the Australian Grand Prix.

* Compatible 4K device/s required. Requires Kayo Premium. Minimum broadband speed of 25Mbps required.