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Australian F1 fans frustrated by Kayo Sports new broadcast deal
Photo by Hoch Zwei/Getty ImagesFormula 1 has extended its broadcasting agreement with Kayo Sports, and the decision isnt going down well with Australian fans.Foxtel first secured the F1 rights back in 2015, which brought an end to free-to-air coverage. The company later launched its streaming service, Kayo Sports, in 2018.The initial deal was renewed in 2022 through to the end of 2026. Now, just before this weekends Australian Grand Prix, both sides have announced that the partnership will be continuing into 2027 and beyond.Kayo Sports deal extension disappoints Australian F1 fansThe official F1 Media account announced the news on X, but Australian fans didnt hold back in the comments.One person said: Nooooooooo. We wanted Apple TV.Apple recently picked up the rights to show F1 in the United States, using F1TV coverage.Others complained about the price, with one calling Kayo prohibitively expensive and another saying the exorbitant packages made it impossible for younger fans to start watching the sport.A basic Kayo plan is $29.99 a month, while premium is $45.99. Another person predicted: Another price hike coming soon.Others chimed in with comments like worst possible decision, should go to Apple TV or Stan and well thats ruined my day. Its worth noting that the Australian GP will continue to be shown for free by Network 10.Fans claims of Sky Sports bias led Kayo Sports to add F1TV optionKayo Sports added an F1TV commentary option for the last four races of the 2025 season. Up until then, they had only carried the Sky Sports UK feed, but the change gave viewers a new audio choice for Sundays coverage.The move came after some fans accused David Croft and Martin Brundle, the main Sky commentary duo, of showing bias toward British driver Lando Norris over teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri.Croft has maintained ties with Mark Webber, suggesting there was no real issue from Piastris side.Brundle has been open about his view that Piastri needs to get better on low-grip circuits if he wants to win a title, calling his 2025 campaign partly painful, partly brilliant.Read more:Which celebrities have bought football clubs? KSI joins Tom Brady and Ryan ReynoldsTom Brady responds to Logan Pauls WWE comments, come play with the big boysWhat is KSIs net worth? Everything you need to know about the new Dagenham and Redbridge owner
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