RTL get four live races from Sky in surprise return
Date published:
March 6 2021
RTL have not left the Formula 1 broadcasting scene in Germany after all – Sky have given them the rights to show four races in 2021 live.
The free-to-air broadcaster gave up its rights to broadcast Formula 1 in Germany come the end of the 2020 season, with Formula 1 moving behind the paywall through Sky Sport F1, a newly-launched channel in Germany.
But Sky will allow RTL to broadcast at least four races of the 2021 season live, marking a surprise return to Formula 1.
Under the deal, Sky had the right to sub-licence, with RTL taking up this option. The Made in Italy and Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, round two of the 2021 season, is the first race set to be broadcast live by RTL on April 18.