Formula One extends FanCode partnership for Indian subcontinent broadcast

Formula One has announced a multi-year extension of its partnership with Mumbai-based sports streaming company FanCode.

FanCode has thus retained the exclusive broadcast rights for the sport in the Indian subcontinent till the end of the 2028 F1 season.

The partnership between the two kicked off in 2024. FanCode broadcasts not only the races but also all practice, qualifying, Sprint, and Sprint qualifying sessions. 

Both F1 TV Pro and F1 TV Premium can be accessed through FanCode in India, while the partnership also entails FanCode broadcasting F1 in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, with access to F1 TV Pro and F1 TV Premium extended to these countries. 

Ian Holmes, Chief Media Rights and Broadcasting Officer of Formula One, said:

“We are delighted to be beginning our next chapter with FanCode after a successful start to our partnership in 2024. FanCode has elevated our broadcast for our passionate Indian audience to ensuring they are able to feel the adrenaline and excitement of a race weekend from the comfort of their homes. We look forward to continue working closely with FanCode and finding new, innovating ways to engage our fanbase in India and its subcontinents.”

Yannick Colaco, Co-founder of FanCode, added:

“We are delighted to renew our partnership with Formula 1 for three more years. This expanded deal firmly establishes FanCode as the home of all things F1 in India, and we’re excited to keep serving one of the country’s most passionate and fastest-growing sports communities. Fans have shown tremendous trust in our platform, and we will continue to deliver on their expectations, whether through livestreams, enhanced features or curated F1 community experiences.”