Fox Sports has confirmed that this year’s Formula 1 season will be telecast in ultra high definition on Foxtel 4K.
While the broadcast of the Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix in 4K had already been advertised by the pay television network, it has now committed to doing so for every session in 2019.
“We can’t wait to broadcast Formula One races in 4K Ultra HD on Foxtel 4K, starting with the Australian Formula One Grand Prix,” said Peter Campbell, Head of Fox Sports.
“Fans already love our proposition of broadcasting every Formula One practice, qualifying and race live with no ad-breaks during racing, so we think they will enthusiastically embrace this new innovation of 4K Ultra HD which takes the viewing experience to the next level.”
Fox Sports has also confirmed that it will cover the F1 season launch at Federation Square next Wednesday, to be fronted by Jessica Yates and Mark Webber.
Foxtel 4K is available to satellite subscribers with an iQ4 set-top box.
Australian Grand Prix: Fox Sports telecast schedule
Date | Program | Channel |
Wed 13 Mar | F1 Drivers Season Launch LIVE from Fed Square at 1830 | Fox Sports 506 |
Thu 14 Mar | Coverage from 1230 Supercars Championship Qualifying at 1640 | Fox Sports 506 |
Fri 15 Mar | Coverage from 1130 F1 Practice 1 at 1200 F1 Practice 2 at 1600 Supercars Championship Race at 1755 | Fox Sports 506 4k – Channel 444 |
Sat 16 Mar | Coverage from 1145 F1 Practice 3 at 1400 F1 Qualifying at 1700 | Fox Sports 506 4k – Channel 444 |
Sun 17 Mar | Coverage from 1200 Australian Grand Prix from 1610 | Fox Sports 506 4k – Channel 444 |