Telecom Italia to carry Sky Sport F1 coverage

The Telecom Italia telecommunications company has struck a deal for its Cubovision video-on-demand service to carry the Sky Sport F1 pay-television channel.

The channel shows dedicated coverage of the Formula One motor-racing world championship.

Subscribers to Tim, Telecom Italia’s mobile service, will be able to watch a total of nine grands prix live and nine races on a delayed basis this year.

The service will be available for subscribers until November 23 for an activation fee of €9 ($12) plus a monthly fee of €6.