Disney+ has nabbed global streaming rights in more than 140 territories to ABB FIA Formula E World Championship racing that showcases the state of the art in electric vehicles.
The landmark rights deal for Formula E — which operates separately from the larger Formula 1 — will bring consistency to the racing league’s TV platforms in 144 markets around the world. In the U.S.. Formula E events will air on ESPN+ (now known as ESPN Select). The streaming pact with Disney+ allows the league to maintain its local broadcast TV pacts in key markets, an optimal situation for the growing league.
“This is a landmark moment for Formula E and reflects the incredible momentum behind our Championship. Disney’s unrivaled global reach and storytelling will introduce Formula E to millions of new fans while bringing them closer than ever to the drama, innovation and excitement of electric racing,” said Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E. Formula E had its inaugural season in 2014.
The move to Disney comes as Formula E prepares to unveil another next-generation electric vehicle, GEN4, which the league describes as “the fastest and most technologically advanced electric racing car ever built.” The vehicle boasts 600 kilowatts of power, equivalent to more than 815 horsepower, and it goes from 0 to 60 mph in approximately 1.8 seconds, about 30% faster than an F1 car, per Formula E.
