F1 and SiriusXM sign multi-year broadcast agreement

SiriusXM and Formula 1 have entered into a multi-year agreement that makes SiriusXM the exclusive North American radio broadcaster of all F1 races, starting with this weekend's United States Grand Prix.

SiriusXM's coverage of the 2017 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix in Austin will air live this Sunday at 3:00 pm ET, exclusively on Sirius channel 132, XM channel 203 and channel 963 on the SiriusXM app. The channels will also carry qualifying on Saturday at 5:00 pm ET. Listeners will hear the BBC 5 Live radio broadcast for each race.

The four remaining 2017 Formula 1 races will all air on SiriusXM. Starting with the 2018 Formula 1 season and beyond, SiriusXM will air every Grand Prix race on the calendar.

"Formula 1 races are sensational, world-class events, which showcase the most advanced automotive technology in the hands of exceptional drivers competing on very challenging circuits," said Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM's President and Chief Content Officer. "We are very excited to deliver the excitement of these races to SiriusXM listeners across the country. As Formula 1 makes its way around the globe, we will bring its fans in North America to each international venue and enable them to follow the action live."

"We are delighted to have Formula 1 back on SiriusXM," said Sean Bratches, Managing Director, Commercial Operations at Formula 1. "Their ability to offer live coverage of all races throughout the Championship to their numerous fans and listeners provides tremendous additional exposure for F1 in the North American market."

Formula 1 complements an extensive auto racing line-up on SiriusXM that includes every NASCAR and IndyCar race, and also expands the amount of European sports programming available to SiriusXM listeners, which already features English Premier League and Champions League soccer.