International pay-television broadcaster Fox Sports has extended rights deals in North and Latin America for the electric car-racing Formula E Championship.
The deals will run for five seasons, from 2015-16 to 2019-20.
In the US, Fox Sports will show a minimum of eight races per season across the Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2 and Fox Sports Go channels. Live racing will also be shown on the newly re-branded Fox Sports Racing in Canada and the Caribbean.
In Latin America, the broadcaster will show live coverage on Fox Sports 3, with Fox Sports 2 providing coverage in Brazil. Fox Sports will show a weekly magazine programme as well as live coverage.
“With a history-making first season under its belt – where every race was a successful first race – we’re thrilled to extend our relationship with Formula E,” David Nathanson, the head of business operations for Fox Sports US, said. “Worldwide interest continues to grow in a series that delivers great racing alongside aggressive green initiatives and next-generation technology, and Fox Sports is proud to partner with such an effort.”
Carlos Martinez, president of Fox International Channels in Latin America, added: “Having Formula E in Fox Sports has strengthened our motorsports programming and allowed us to attract new fans in the region.”