Kayo confirms return of F1 TV commentary feed after new deal
March 7, 2026 at 9: 00 a. m. ET — Kayo confirmed the return of the alternative F1 TV commentary feed, which will be available for the feature race of every grand prix in 2026.
The timing is tied directly to Foxtel’s announcement that it has signed a new multi-year broadcast deal to retain Formula 1 rights in Australia, a development that enables the F1 TV feed’s continuation on Kayo.
Kayo will carry F1 TV feed for every grand prix feature race in 2026
The option first debuted on the service late last year and will continue into 2026 specifically for the feature race at each grand prix. F1 TV coverage will not be available for practice or qualifying sessions, limiting the returned feed to main-event broadcast windows.
Commentary lineup on F1 TV includes Alex Jacques and Jolyon Palmer
The F1 TV commentary feed is led by Alex Jacques and ex-Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer, with support from former race strategist Ruth Buscome. Additional voices on the feed include grand prix winner David Coulthard, GP2 Series winner Davide Valsecchi, Alex Bruncle, and technical analyst Sam Collins.
Foxtel’s multi-year deal keeps Formula 1 rights in Australia and adds programming for 2026
Foxtel has had the exclusive rights to Formula 1 since 2015, and the new multi-year agreement confirms ongoing coverage in Australia. The renewal also aligns with headlines confirming a new motorsport show for Fox Sports and Kayo in 2026, signaling an expanded broadcast slate tied to the rights deal.
Foxtel users will also retain access to the F1 TV app through the provider’s set-top boxes, ensuring subscribers can reach the alternative commentary feed on connected devices in the same household environment.
Late last year is when the F1 TV option first appeared on the service, and its continuation in 2026 means viewers will have the alternative audio option for feature races throughout the coming season. For now, practice and qualifying coverage remain outside the F1 TV feed on the platform.
The return of the feed and the broader broadcast renewal create a confirmed schedule change for 2026 coverage: the feature-race-only F1 TV commentary will be a standing offer across the season, supported by the named commentator team listed above.
More details are expected 9: 00 a. m. ET on Saturday 07 March 2026, when Australian Grand Prix daily programming is scheduled; the 2026 season’s feature races will be the first confirmed broadcasts to carry the restored F1 TV commentary on Kayo for subscribers.
