FanCode, a leading sports streaming platform in India, has secured the exclusive streaming and broadcast rights for the 2024 and 2025 Formula 1 seasons. FanCode will stream all the F1 race weekends, including all practice and qualifying sessions, F1 Sprint events and Grands Prix, starting with the FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX 2024 on March 2, 2024.
FanCode will use its best-in-class technical capabilities to offer fans a premium viewing experience by allowing them to follow every minute of the record-breaking 24-race season on their phone, tablet, and smart TV. The platform will also provide interactive features, such as live scores, statistics, highlights, and expert commentary.
The subscription for FanCode is substantially cheaper than the one offered by Formula 1. The season pass costs only ₹ 600 and includes a record number of 24 Formula 1 races besides action from its feeder series Formula 2 and Formula 3. Fans can also opt for a monthly pass for ₹ 99 or a single race pass for ₹ 25.
India Has a Growing Appetite for Formula 1, Particularly Among Younger and Female Supporters
Formula 1, the pinnacle of motorsport, has a huge fan base in India, with nearly 60 million fans following the sport. According to Formula 1, one in two fans started following F1 in the last four years, and the sport has seen a surge in interest among younger and female supporters.
This partnership allows Formula 1 to tap into a rapidly emerging fanbase and invites FanCode’s audience of nearly 100 million passionate sports fans into the world of F1. The partnership will also help in promoting the sport and creating awareness among the potential fans in India.
Ian Holmes, Director of Media Rights and Content Creation at Formula 1, said: “I am delighted to announce that fans in India will be able to watch F1 on FanCode for the next two seasons. We have found a strong broadcast partner in them with expert knowledge on how we can best serve our 60 million existing fans and reach new audiences in India. Together, we will take our combined expertise to produce premium content that showcases the sporting spectacle that is F1.”
Yannick Colaco, Co-founder of FanCode, said: “Formula 1 is amongst the biggest sporting events in the world, and we’re thrilled to partner with them to bring all the exciting action to millions of fans in India. Aside from providing Formula 1 fans with a world class experience, we look forward to working with F1 to take the sport to a wider audience in the country.”
FanCode is a One-Stop Destination for Sports Fans in India
FanCode, launched in 2019, is a multi-sport aggregator platform that offers a wide range of sports content, such as live streaming, live scores, news, videos, highlights, fantasy sports, and more. FanCode is a part of Dream Sports, India’s leading sports technology company, which also owns Dream11, India’s biggest fantasy sports platform.
FanCode has partnered with various sports leagues and associations, such as the NBA, NFL, Bundesliga, La Liga, Cricket West Indies, New Zealand Cricket, and more, to bring exclusive and engaging content to the Indian sports fans. FanCode also offers personalized and interactive fan experiences, such as FanCode Shop, where fans can buy official merchandise of their favorite teams and players, and FanCode Influencer, where fans can interact with sports experts and influencers.
