Formula One extends ESPN partnership to cover Latin America and the Caribbean

Formula One has announced an extension of its partnership with ESPN, which will entail F1 being broadcast in 18 countries across Latin America (excluding Mexico and Brazil) and the Caribbean till the end of the 2028 season.

ESPN will broadcast all the races, practice and qualifying sessions, and Sprints, as well as driver interviews and expert analyses under the extended agreement, which also includes broadcasts of Formula 2, Formula 3, F1 Academy, and the Porsche Supercup.

In Latin America and the Caribbean, fans will be able to catch the action on ESPN’s digital and linear platforms, including its OTT service, Disney+, on ESPN Premium in Chile, and via the Fox Sports networks in Argentina.

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

“ESPN has been a trusted broadcast partner for many years, so we are excited to continue our collaboration, and take our sport to even more fans as we witness incredible growth across Latin America and the Caribbean. This has been helped enormously by the dedication and passion of the ESPN team to bring our fans the latest F1 action through world class broadcasting. We look forward to working with them into 2026 as the next generation of regulations come into force, which will shake up the competition and create huge excitement and drama.”

Michael Walters, Vice President of Programming and Acquisitions at ESPN, said:

“The extension of this agreement with Formula 1 strengthens a strategic alliance that reinforces ESPN’s commitment to excellence in sports content. Through comprehensive, multiplatform coverage, we will continue bringing the passionate audiences of Spanish-speaking South America, Central America, and the Caribbean the highest level of international motorsport.”