Formula One CEO Talks Broadcast Rights Deal As Exclusive Negotiating Window With ESPN Expires

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Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali said a number of players are at the table talking about a rights deal to start after ESPN‘s contract expires at the end of 2025.

He implied Disney itself may still be in there despite speculation to the contrary after an exclusive negotiating window ended with no renewal.

There is nothing negative here, he said on a call with investors after Liberty’s F1 reported earnings earlier. “First of all, we need to be thankful for what ESPN is providing us.

We are very happy about the quality of the service. We need to remember always that they were first to believe in our project.” “The fact that at the end of the exclusivity period they have not put in place on a formal offer, doesn’t mean that the discussion aren’t going ahead – actually, it’s the other way around.