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RTL and Sky retain Formula 1 rights in Germany

August 21, 2015 12.48 Europe/London By Jörn Krieger

Formel 1-Rennen (RTL Lukas Gorys)Commercial broadcaster RTL will continue to show the Formula 1 races on free-to-air TV in Germany while Sky Deutschland will continue to screen the races on its pay-TV platform.

Both broadcasters signed new TV contracts with Formula One World Championship Limited starting in 2016 and ending after the 2017 season. Financial details were not disclosed.

Sky Deutschland will continue to screen the races without commercial breaks and offer its subscribers the possibility to watch the events through several freely selectable camera angles.

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Filed Under: Newsline, TV Tagged With: Formula 1, Formula One World Championship, Germany, Rights, RTL, Sky Deutschland Edited: 21 August 2015 12:48

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About Jörn Krieger

Jörn reports on the latest developments in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Since 1992, he has been working as a freelance journalist, specialised in digital media, broadcast technology, convergence and new markets. He also takes up University lectureships, writes articles in specialist publications, and produces radio reports. Jörn is also a moderator of panel discussions at industry events such as ANGA COM, Medientage München and IFA Berlin.

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