Sky Deutschland extends contract with Formula One: Vettel & Co. will continue to appear on Sky in 2012

Unterföhring, 8 February 2012. Formula One will continue to race on Sky: Sky Deutschland AG and Formula One rights partner FOWC Ltd. have extended their successful partnership. Fans of Sebastian Vettel, Michael Schumacher, Nico Rosberg & Co. will be able to watch all twenty races in 2012, from the first free training to the final race – live and in True HD on Sky.

Carsten Schmidt, Chief Officer, Sports, Advertising Sales & Internet: “We are very excited that the Formula One will continue on Sky in 2012! The agreement with FOWC Ltd. is great news for all Sky customers and the many motor sport fans in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Only Sky viewers can experience Formula One in True HD from multiple perspectives, without commercial breaks and with a new production concept.”

In 2012, the royal league of motor sports will continue to be a unique TV experience for Sky customers. Nearly a million Premium HD customers will get the chance to watch passing maneuvers of Vettel & Co. in brilliant HD quality. They can also tune in to the race for the world championship with Sky Go on their mobile devices. Fans can follow races from anywhere at any time on the iPhone, iPad, the internet or the Xbox 360. And Sky Sport News HD delivers the perfect preparation for race weekends. The first 24-hour sport news channel reports extensively on Formula One.

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