The Formula E World Championship will once again be accessible to UK fans on free-to-air television for the 2024-25 season. Organisers confirmed that all qualifying sessions and races across the 16-race calendar will be streamed live on ITVX. Additionally, nine races, including the Sao Paulo E-Prix season opener on December 7, will be broadcast live on ITV4.

Key events, such as double-headers in Jeddah, Monaco, Tokyo, Miami, and the second Shanghai race, are included in ITV4’s live coverage. ITV4 and ITVX will also air highlights after each race weekend, ensuring fans have multiple ways to catch the action.

This marks Formula E’s return to free-to-air platforms after a season on TNT Sports, where broadcasts were placed behind a paywall, a move that led to lower-than-expected viewership. CEO Jeff Dodds acknowledged the challenges of this strategy, which had shifted the series away from previous free-to-air homes like ITV, Channel 5, BBC, and Channel 4.

Despite the return to ITV, TNT Sports will continue to offer coverage in the UK and Ireland, providing additional options for fans to enjoy the all-electric championship.

Aarti Dabas, chief media officer at Formula E, said: “We’re delighted to offer UK and Ireland fans even greater access to our incredible championship via our two fantastic media partners – TNT Sport and now ITV – giving them more ways to watch and taking them even closer to the sport. With our new post-race weekend highlights show on ITV, fans will be able to get bespoke content directly from the paddock helping to educate, excite and entertain new and loyal fans alike.”

ITVs coverage will be fronted by long-time Formula E correspondent Nicki Shields, who will be joined during the season by ex-Formula 1 drivers David Coulthard and Karun Chandhok, as well as Billy Monger and Catie Munnings amongst others.

What is Formula E?

Formula E is the world’s first fully electric single-seater motorsport championship, blending cutting-edge technology with thrilling competition. Launched in 2014, the series aims to showcase the potential of electric vehicles while promoting sustainable innovation and eco-friendly mobility solutions.

The championship features teams and drivers from some of the most iconic names in motorsport, competing on street circuits in major cities worldwide. These circuits, often set against backdrops like Paris, New York, and Monaco, provide fans with an up-close view of the action. Races are typically shorter than traditional motorsport events, emphasizing strategy, energy management, and quick decision-making.

Formula E’s focus on innovation extends to its rules and formats. Unique features like *Attack Mode*, which gives drivers a temporary power boost, and the now-retired *FanBoost*, which allowed fans to vote for their favorite driver to receive additional energy, highlight the championship’s emphasis on fan engagement and technological advancement.

The series also serves as a testing ground for electric vehicle technology, contributing to advancements in battery life, efficiency, and performance. As global interest in sustainability grows, Formula E has cemented itself as a key player in the motorsport world, combining the thrill of racing with a mission to drive positive change for the planet.