Formula One extends Fuji TV deal

Formula One has announced an extension of its partnership with Fuji Television Network, Inc. (Fuji TV), which will see the latter continue to broadcast F1 in Japan until the end of its 2030 edition.

The extension of the partnership, which will now enter its fifth decade, will see Fuji TV bring all F1 action, including all practice and qualifying sessions, Sprint events, and Grands Prix, on its broadcast and digital channels, including Fuji TV Next Live Premium (CS channel), Fuji TV Nextsmart (online channel), and its OTT platform FOD for the first time ever.

Additionally, up to five rounds will be made available on terrestrial TV and F1 TV Pro, with F1 TV Premium also set to debut in Japan next year.

Fuji TV will also enhance its content package, which will include new programmes like F1™ GP News, a five-hour Formula 1 Season Review, as well as a host of archival footage featuring the most memorable moments from past Grands Prix.

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

“We are delighted to continue our relationship with Fuji TV. They have been with us since Formula 1 first started racing in Japan and we thank them and are humbled by their commitment over those years. F1 is experiencing huge growth globally, reaching new and more diverse audiences and we are pleased to share that growth with them as our long-term partner. We know Fuji TV will continue to innovate and develop how F1 is showcased across Japan and look forward to seeing even more fans being welcomed to the sport.”

Kenji Shimizu, President & CEO, Fuji Television Network, added:

“The history shared between Formula 1 and Fuji TV has progressed in tandem with the advancement of Japan’s motorsport culture. Since commencing our F1 broadcasts in 1987, we have brought audiences countless moments of excitement and emotion—from the legendary on-track battles between Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost to the high-octane wheel to wheel racing of today. We are deeply honoured to enter into an exclusive five-year agreement for the broadcast of F1 and OTT distribution of F1 TV Pro and F1 TV Premium in Japan, commencing in 2026.

“As we strive to become a true content company, we have established an “F1 Promotion Committee,” a cross-organisational initiative that brings together the entire company to further strengthen and expand our F1 offerings. We are committed not only to responding to the passion of long-time F1 fans, but also to bringing every moment of F1 to a new generation of viewers who will experience it for the first time.”