Kayo Sports will continue to be Australia’s home of Formula 1 following the signing of a multi-year extension, which ensures every F1 race, qualifying session and practice will continue to be shown live on the platform.
The extension, with Fox Sports Australia, ensures Australian F1 fans can continue to enjoy every moment of the world’s premier motorsport competition, with every race live and in 4K* for Kayo subscribers.
Fox Sports, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every practice, qualifying session and race in the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship™ LIVE in 4K. New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1.
Coverage will also include unique live feeds and minis content from Kayo ensuring the most comprehensive coverage for fans. The coverage will also be available to FOXTEL subscribers.
Fans will also enjoy a brand new weekly motorsport show, joining the 360 franchise, from next week – with an hour of analysis and access across Formula 1, Supercars, MotoGP, and more.
Foxtel Group CEO Patrick Delany said: “Kayo Sports is Australia’s sport leader with the best live sport, and our Formula 1® extension further cements our position as the premier destination for both local and international motorsport.
“This extension continues our commitment to growing the sport and strengthening Australians’ connection to Formula 1®. We are partners in growth, and for more than a decade we’ve proudly supported the sport’s momentum, bringing fans closer to the action every season. That shared ambition continues to deliver results, with engagement reaching new heights and the 2025 season becoming our most watched season ever.
“We’re pleased to continue delivering comprehensive Formula 1® coverage to our subscribers, with every race live in 4K, alongside our popular F1®Minis, giving Australians the most comprehensive coverage of the sport. And with racing shown ad-break free, fans won’t miss a single moment.”
Formula 1 Chief Media Rights and Broadcast Officer Ian Holmes said: “We’re delighted to be extending our partnership with the Foxtel Group so that our fans in Australia can continue to enjoy comprehensive coverage of Formula 1 on Kayo SPORTS and FOXTEL. The quality of the product and immersive experience they provide for fans takes them closer to the action, continuing to keep spectators on the edge of their seat.
“With new regulations, new teams, new drivers, new race locations and more, there’s never been a more exciting time to engage with the sport. As a forward-thinking, ambitious and technology-focused business, we’re thrilled to be continuing our partnership with Kayo SPORTS in taking our spectacular product to more and more fans across Australia.”
The 2026 season marks one of the most anticipated starts to a F1 campaign in its history, with new regulations that promise to deliver amazing on track action for fans.
In addition, the sport welcomes new teams, engine providers, drivers and race destinations that will add to the excitement and engagement for those following the series.
The F1®TV app will continue to be integrated in FOXTEL’s set top boxes.
As the home of motorsport, Kayo SPORTS streams every single race across all featured categories of the Supercars, Formula 1®, MotoGP, the Australian Rally Championships, Shannons Speed Series, NASCAR, GT World Challenge and World Superbike Championships.
The 2026 F1® season kicks off in Melbourne for the Australian Grand Prix taking place from 6-8 March.
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