FIA WEC Extends Broadcast Partnership with L’Équipe Through 2028
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The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) World Endurance Championship (WEC) has announced a four-year extension of its broadcast partnership with French sports broadcaster L’Équipe, ensuring continued free-to-air coverage for French motorsport fans through 2028. This renewal builds on a prosperous relationship that began in 2021 and will see an expanded offering of race coverage and related content.
Expanded Coverage of the 24 Hours of Le Mans
A key component of the extended agreement is increased coverage of the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans. L’Équipe will now broadcast 18 hours of the race live, a meaningful increase from previous years.https://www.fiawec.com/news/fia-wec-and-lequipe-extend-partnership-until-2028 This will be supplemented by behind-the-scenes programming, including the official 24 hours of Le Mans film and the “Road to le Mans” series, offering fans a deeper look into the planning and stories surrounding the legendary endurance race.
Extensive Season Coverage
Beyond Le Mans, all seven rounds of the FIA WEC season will be available to watch live and free on L’Équipe’s website and app. Fans will also have access to real-time race results, updated championship classifications, and highlights of key moments. L’Équipe’s newspaper will further enhance coverage with extensive editorial content, including news reports, driver interviews, and exclusive features.
WEC and L’Équipe: A Strong Partnership
Frédéric Lequien, CEO of WEC, expressed his satisfaction with the extended partnership. “We are very happy to extend our partnership with la chaîne L’Équipe for four more seasons,” he stated. https://www.fiawec.com/news/fia-wec-and-lequipe-extend-partnership-until-2028 “This renewal underscores the strength of our collaboration and the growing interest amongst the french public in FIA WEC. We warmly thank Groupe Amaury for its ongoing faith and commitment. Thanks to this free-to-air offering, fans will remain right at the heart of the sport as they follow the incredible exploits and achievements of the world’s greatest manufacturers and drivers.”
Key Takeaways:
* Extended Partnership: FIA WEC and L’Équipe have renewed their broadcast agreement through 2028.
* Increased Le Mans coverage: 18 hours of the 24 Hours of Le Mans will be broadcast live on L’Équipe.
* Free-to-Air access: All WEC races remain available to French viewers free of charge via L’Équipe’s platforms.
* Comprehensive Content: Coverage includes live races, results, standings, behind-the-scenes programming, and in-depth editorial content.
This extended partnership ensures that French fans will continue to have excellent access to the thrilling world of the FIA World Endurance Championship, solidifying the sport’s growing popularity in the region. As the WEC continues to innovate with new technologies and attract leading manufacturers, L’Équipe’s commitment will be crucial in bringing the excitement to a wider audience.
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