The World Endurance Championship (WEC) has extended its broadcast deal with L’Équipe in France.
Key details:
- L’Équipe agrees four-year extension to keep WEC on free-to-air (FTA) TV in France
- Qualifying for the 24 Hours of Le Mans will now be shown live
Context:
French media giant L’Équipe has been broadcasting WEC since 2021 and this extension will see 18 hours of the 24 Hours of Le Mans aired in the country. This will include behind-the-scenes programming, such as the official 24 Hours of Le Mans film and the ‘Road to Le Mans’.
The other seven rounds of the season will be available to watch live and free on L’Équipe’s website and app, which will also feature real-time race results, championship classifications and other memorable moments captured on video.
Additionally, L’Équipe newspaper will provide more extensive editorial coverage of all races than ever before, including news, interviews and exclusive features.
Comment:
“We are very happy to extend our partnership with la chaîne L’Équipe for four more seasons,” said Frédéric Lequien, chief executive of WEC.
“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.”
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