Romanian pay-television platforms claim F1 rights

Romanian pay-television platforms Digi Sport and Dolce Sport have claimed two-season deals for rights to the Formula One motor racing championship.

Telecommunications company RCS-RDS, which operates Digi Sport, and rival Telekom Romania, which operates Dolce Sport, have said they will broadcast F1 in the country throughout the 2016 and 2017 seasons.

Both platforms have announced they will cover all 21 races live from the 2016 season, which commences at the weekend with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.