TORONTO – Formula 1 and SiriusXM today announced they have agreed to extend their partnership, which sees F1 coverage delivered to SiriusXM listeners, through 2024.
“All Formula 1 races will be available to subscribers on SiriusXM radios and on the SXM App,” a press release explains. “Each event will air live from start to finish on SiriusXM channel 81 (ESPN Xtra). Listeners will hear the BBC 5 Live radio broadcast for each event.”
Subscribers can also listen in for pre- and post-race coverage on Speed City F1, which is hosted by Jon Massengale, Les Kiser, Jonathan Green and Bob Varsha.
“Veteran F1 journalist Chris Medland also contributes to the coverage on Speed City F1, reporting on site from each circuit,” the release says. “The show will air on SiriusXM channel 81 in the hour before and after every Formula 1 race, offering listeners the latest team news, a recap of qualifying results, driver interviews and an in-depth look at that weekend’s circuit.”
The 2022 F1 season runs from March through November.
“We are very happy to extend our relationship with SiriusXM,” said Ian Holmes, director of media rights and content creation at Formula 1, in the press release. “Formula 1 continues to attract new fans in North America, with audience figures increasing, record numbers of fans attending last season’s U.S. Grand Prix and a capacity crowd expected at the first Miami Grand Prix this weekend.”
“We are thrilled to announce the extension of our long term relationship with Formula 1 this week on the eve of the inaugural FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX, which will be the first of two U.S.-based races this season,” said Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM’s president and chief content officer.
“Formula 1 races are world-class events, which showcase a tremendous combination of advanced technology, extraordinary drivers and challenging circuits. The sport’s popularity is increasing and the U.S. is one of its fastest growing markets. We are excited to meet that growing demand by adding a new weekly F1 show to our lineup in addition to giving our listeners live access to every race.”
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