Kabel Eins retains ADAC motor-racing rights

Cable-television broadcaster Kabel Eins has retained live rights for the ADAC GT Masters motor-racing series in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

The deal will run for two years, from 2013 to 2014.

The broadcaster, which has held rights to the series since 2010, will provide live coverage of all races.

ADAC’s head of motorsport, Lars Soutschka, said: “The live television coverage of the ADAC GT Masters on Kabel Eins has played a big role in the success of the series. We will work hard with Kabel Eins to further strengthen the series over the next two years.”

The first event of the 2013 series will take place in the German town of Oschersleben from April 26-28.