Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has agreed a media rights extension to continue airing the World Endurance Championship (WEC) until 2030.
Key details:
- Coverage includes all eight races, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans
- Linear channels Eurosport and TNT Sports will air races in mainland Europe and the UK and Ireland, respectively
- Streaming platforms HBO Max and Discovery will provide access to every lap of every race live throughout the season
Context:
This latest extension will extend the long-running broadcast partnership between WEC and WBD to over 20 years. It also enhances the motorsport offering on WBD Sports Europe, adding to the likes of the World Rally Championship (WRC), the Dakar Rally, World Superbike Championship, Speedway GP, the Endurance World Championship (EWC), British Speedway Championships, Formula E, and MotoGP (UK and Asia only).
Comment:
“Motorsport is in our DNA and we are committed to connecting fans with the biggest races on the planet throughout the season on both two and four wheels,” said Trojan Paillot, senior vice president of sports rights acquisitions and syndication at Warner Bros Discovery.
“The history, prestige and pulsating performances we witness at Le Mans each year transcend the sport itself and captivate viewers in every corner of the globe.
“As a long-term and trusted partner to the FIA WEC, we are excited to continue our mission of bringing coverage of Le Mans and every WEC race to new and larger audiences around the world for many years to come through our passion, expertise and storytelling ability that celebrates the sport, teams and drivers.”
“The FIA World Endurance Championship continues to go from strength-to-strength, with both on-site and broadcast audiences increasing year-on-year,” added Frédéric Lequien, chief executive of WEC.
“Warner Bros. Discovery has been a loyal and enthusiastic partner to the series since FIA WEC’s inception, and we are delighted to extend our long-standing relationship.
“With major events across four continents, the series continues to draw ever-greater crowds, demonstrating a growing global appetite for endurance racing. This new agreement ensures that fans in these key territories can enjoy live, comprehensive and high-adrenaline coverage of every race for many years to come.”
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