Sky Sports has announced that it will broadcast the 2022 Formula 1 season in High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Ultra High Definition (UHD) for the first time in its history.
Fans are set to see “brighter, sharper and bolder” imagery when watching the new cars and drivers return to compete on racetracks around the world.
The move comes as part of the sports channel’s bid to implement HDR across all its channels and platforms.
From 18 March Sky customers will be able to watch the beginning of the new season in Bahrain in UHD HDR.
“The stunning picture quality offered through HDR will make viewing the new Formula 1 season even more exciting and impactful than ever,” Sky Sports managing director Jonathan Licht said.
“As the exclusive home of live Formula 1 in the UK and Ireland we will bring Sky customers the drama from every circuit around the world straight into the comfort of their own homes.”
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Sky Glass, the streaming TV from Sky, will also include an option to upgrade to Ultra HDR.
Formula 1 director of media rights and content creation, Ian Holmes added: “It is fantastic that fans will now get to experience the 2022 season, and enjoy Sky Sports’ extensive Formula 1 coverage, in HDR.”
“This is the latest in a long line of innovations in F1’s production that allow us to bring racing to fans in new and engaging ways and we can’t wait to see it in action.”
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