Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Extends FIA WEC Broadcast Deal Until 2030
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Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Europe has officially renewed its broadcasting agreement for the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) across Europe and India, extending coverage through at least 2030. This partnership includes the comprehensive airing of all eight races on the WEC calendar, notably the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans, thus expanding Eurosport’s involvement in the series to two decades.
Broadcasting Details:
- Regions: Eurosport for mainland Europe; TNT Sports in the UK and Ireland.
- Streaming: HBO Max and Discovery+ to provide live coverage of every race.
This agreement enhances WBD Sports Europe’s portfolio, which already comprises major motorsport events such as the FIA World Rally Championship and MotoGP.
Key Quotes:
Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), emphasized the role of world-class broadcasting in broadening the appeal of endurance racing: “Warner Bros. Discovery has played a central role in showcasing endurance racing across Europe and Asia-Pacific.”
FIA WEC CEO Frédéric Lequien remarked on the series’ growth: “The FIA World Endurance Championship continues to go from strength to strength…This new agreement ensures that fans in these key territories can enjoy live, comprehensive and high-adrenaline coverage for many years to come.”
Trojan Paillot, SVP of Sports Rights Acquisitions at Warner Bros. Discovery, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to motorsports: “Motorsport is in our DNA…We are excited to continue our mission of bringing coverage of Le Mans and every WEC race to new and larger audiences.”
As HBO Max prepares to expand its live sports offerings in Europe, this deal reinforces the commitment to elevating the visibility of endurance racing on a global scale.
