F1 extends FanCode partnership for India broadcast

Formula One has announced a multi-year partnership extension with streaming platform and e-commerce company, FanCode, which will see FanCode continue to broadcast F1 in India. The partnership which kicked off in 2024 will be extended until the end of 2028 with FanCode continuing on as an Official Broadcaster of F1 in India. FanCode will broadcast not only the races but also all the Formula One practice sessions, qualifying sessions, F1 Sprint and Sprint qualifying sessions. 

Fans in India will also be able to access F1 TV Pro and F1 TV Premium through FanCode and the partnership also sees FanCode broadcast F1 in Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. F1 TV Pro and F1 TV Premium will also be available in 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.”