This season, the W Series will be contested for the first time as support races for Formula 1 – and will be broadcast live on free-to-air TV on Channel 4 in the UK.
Channel 4 continues its coverage after the inaugural W Series season in 2019, when Williams development pilot Jamie Chadwick won the series’ first championship.
The all-female series will take place on an increased eight-race schedule in support of the Formula 1 weekends – the first of which is set to take place at the Styrian Grand Prix on the weekend of June 25-27, along with the Austrian. Grand Prix at the same location a week later.
The program also includes tentatively scheduled races, if the Covid-19 situation permits, at Silverstone, Hungaroring, Spa, Zandvoort, Austin and Mexico.
Along with the announcement of the broadcast arrangements came confirmation from its pitch team, with Sky’s Lee McKenzie and Anna Woolhouse in pitching duties, Ted Kravitz and MotoGP presenter Amy Reynolds live from the pit lane, alongside by Naomi Schiff, who appeared in the W series in 2019, brought in as an analyst.
Channel 4’s F1 commentary team of Alex Jacques, David Coulthard and Billy Monger will be behind the microphones as they get the action on track.
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W Series CEO Catherine Bond Muir said in a statement: “I am delighted that W Series founding broadcast partner Channel 4 has strengthened their commitment to showcase women’s sport and our talented racing drivers.
“Live coverage of self-service motorsport is rare, but our partnership with Channel 4 is a key part of the W-Series plan to create more visible role models to inspire girls and women to be a part of the sport. automobile, let it be on the right track. , on screen or behind the scenes, and the expertise and insight of our brilliant commentary team will contribute to our efforts.
Coulthard, who is also Chairman of the Series W Advisory Board, added: “Interest in the inaugural W Series season was remarkable and it will only increase this year when the W Series runs in partnership with Formula 1.
“With the world watching, the pressure on the drivers will increase this season and I look forward to being a part of the commentary team that brings their inspiring stories and skills to life.”
Louisa Compton, Head of News, Current Affairs, Business and Sports, Channel 4, said: “The W series aligns perfectly with Channel 4 – it’s exciting, daring and breaking down barriers. I am sure viewers will appreciate the opportunity to watch this exciting season of top level motorsport as it unfolds on Channel 4. ”
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