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What F1 broadcast rights do Channel 4 have in the United Kingdom?
Channel 4 have the F1 broadcast rights to show an extended highlights show in the United Kingdom. They also have the rights to show the British Grand Prix at Silverstone in full as part of keeping the country's home race on free-to-air TV. The highlights show occurs after every single Grand Prix.
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The broadcast rights will last until at least the conclusion of the 2026 Formula 1 season. The highlights show/British Grand Prix on Channel 4 is currently presented by Steve Jones and he is most frequently joined by former drivers Mark Webber and David Coulthard. Alex Jaques is the lead commentator on Channel 4 and Lee McKenszie can often be heard interviewing the drivers and key personnel within the paddock. Alice Powell, Eddie Jordan and Billy Monger are also part of the team.
As a one off, Channel 4, Sky Sports and the Formula One Management agrred a deal to broadcast the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix live. The title deciding race between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton drew so much attention that it was felt free-to-air TV was required for the event.