Formula 1 fans in the US will rely on Sky Sports' British team of experts for coverage of the F1 World Championship this year. Both N and ABC will air all 21 races under a multi-year linear and digital partnership between N an Formula 1. Historically, ABC was the first American channel to broadcast an F1 race back in 1962. The deal is likely the most cost-effective option for N which will be spared the expense of building a team of dedicated commentators and setting the necessary logistics. F1 fans brace for all-new TV experience in 2018 A pending deal in the media space which will likely see Disney acquire 21st Century Fox, who own respectively N and Sky, may have also played a role in...
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