beIN SPORTS Secures Exclusive Formula 1 Extension Across Asia Through 2030

Formula 1 and beIN SPORTS have announced a five-year extension of their broadcast partnership, ensuring the network remains the exclusive home of the sport in ten Asian territories until the end of the 2030 season.

The renewed agreement covers a footprint across Southeast Asia and the Pacific, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, and Timor-Leste.

The deal reinforces beIN’s position as a premier sports destination in a region where F1 interest has seen consistent double-digit year-on-year growth.

Commenting on the extension, F1’s chief media rights and broadcasting officer, Ian Holmes, said: “Since becoming a broadcast partner, beIN SPORTS has created a world-class content offering which brings fans closer to the heart of Formula 1.”

“We are delighted to extend and expand our partnership as we continue to grow the sport and attract new audiences,” Holmes said.

Highlighting the commercial strength of the partnership, managing director of beIN Asia Pacific, Mike Kerr, added: “This renewal reflects our shared commitment with Formula 1 to keep fans at the heart of everything we do.”

“We continue to elevate the fan experience across every screen through deeper access and wider coverage,” Kerr stated. 

Strategic Integration and Digital Evolution

The partners flagged plans for the future integration of F1 TV, the sport’s premium OTT service, directly into beIN’s existing platforms. While specific technical details are set for a later date, the move aims to streamline access for the region’s 447 million fans.

A Landmark 2026 Season

The extension ensures beIN will be the gateway for fans during their 2026 season, which will see the introduction of radical new sporting and technical regulations.

The year will also feature the arrival of two new automotive giants to the grid, Audi and Cadillac, alongside a record 24-race calendar that includes the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.

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