Sports - ESPN-Star keeps F1 Rights

Formula One Management (FOM) today renewed, for another five years, a telecast deal with ESPN-STAR Sports, giving them exclusive broadcast rights of the FIA Formula One World Championship across multiple platforms in 24 Asian markets.The deal will see the broadcaster getting exclusive rights to showcase Formula One action across platforms including TV, internet, mobile and radio. The rights would cover ESPN-STAR Sports footprint in Asia, including the major markets of India, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and South Korea. "We are extremely delighted to continue our 17-year strong partnership with Formula One Management through this historic new agreement," Managing Director, ESPN STAR Sports, Manu Sawhney said: live coverage of all 18 races and complimenting the live coverage are its pre and post-race presentations, Race Day and Chequered Flag, which provide live reports, race analysis and an insight into the people behind the high-speed action.