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Broadcast Pro
11-04-2025
- Automotive
- Broadcast Pro
BeIN Sports unveils F1 coverage as 2025 season heads to Middle East
Sports network is broadcasting all 24 races live and exclusive in MENA across four beIN Sports channels, with studio coverage, expert analysis, on-ground reporting and much more. As the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship gears up for its first stop in the Middle East this month, beIN Sports has announced an immersive broadcast plan for the rest of the season across its network. As the exclusive F1 rights holder in 24 countries across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) until 2033, beIN will continue airing every race live in both Arabic and English, offering fans complete access to the action from all 24 Grand Prix weekends. Following the season opener in Australia, the F1 circus arrives in the region this weekend at Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, swiftly followed by the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at Jeddah Corniche Circuit. The championship will later return to the MENA region for the final leg, with a back-to-back finale in Qatar and Abu Dhabi scheduled for November 30 and December 7, respectively. beIN's Arabic-language coverage will be presented on beIN Sports 8 and beIN 4K, led by host Paul Fadel from a cutting-edge Augmented Reality studio. He will be joined by a panel of expert analysts including Saadon Al-Kuwari, Alaa Qubain, Hadi Al-Katheri, Fadi Audi and Ayman Abdelwahed, with live commentary by veteran Khodr Al Rawi. On-the-ground reporting will be handled by Stephany Saad, who will be covering key races throughout the season. For a more technical viewing experience, beIN Sports 9 will offer fans a dedicated pit lane channel featuring split-screen coverage that includes live race footage, driver perspectives, real-time standings, and circuit layouts. Meanwhile, races will be broadcast in 4K ultra-HD on beIN 4K in Arabic, and in English on beIN Sports ENGLISH 1 or 2. In addition, beIN Sports NEWS will provide race previews with expert analysis on each track, current standings, and title implications. During race weekends, the channel will deliver live updates and insights directly from the circuits, complemented by interactive social media engagement. Following each race, viewers can tune in to the free-to-air 'Issue of the Day' segment for a comprehensive review of the weekend's highlights, including podium finishes, standout moments, and driver reactions. Fans can also follow the action on beIN's digital platforms, including beIN CONNECT and TOD, which will stream all races and additional feeds in both Arabic and English. The network's website and social media channels will offer extensive multimedia content, from video highlights and post-race interviews to behind-the-scenes access and fan celebrations.
Zawya
09-04-2025
- Automotive
- Zawya
As F1 gears up for return to Middle East this weekend, beIN reveals comprehensive season-long coverage plans
DOHA, QATAR – As the wheels of the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship prepare to roll into the Middle East for the first time this month, beIN SPORTS, the leading sports network in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has announced its comprehensive F1 coverage plans for the rest of the season. As the exclusive rights holder in 24 MENA markets until 2033, beIN SPORTS is broadcasting every F1 grand prix live in Arabic and English across its channels. The network is presenting studio coverage in Arabic and English from all 24 races throughout the season, with extended coverage of the entire race weekend – practice, sprint, qualifying, and race – from the Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi grands prix. The F1 season, which started in Australia last month, arrives in the Middle East this weekend at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, before moving on to Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Saudi Arabia five days later. The World Championship, which travels to North America, Europe, Asia and South America, will then return to the MENA region for a season-ending double-header in Qatar and Abu Dhabi on November 30 and December 7 respectively. The network's Arabic F1 studio coverage features Paul Fadel presenting on beIN SPORTS 8 and beIN 4K from a dedicated Augmented Reality set with analysis from motorsports experts Saadon Al-Kuwari, Alaa Qubain, Hadi Al-Katheri, Fadi Audi, and Ayman Abdelwahed, while renowned commentator Khodr Al Rawi narrates the live race coverage. F1 reporter Stephany Saad returns to beIN screens this weekend and will be on-site at all the big races. On beIN SPORTS 9, fans are provided an alternative viewing experience with a dedicated pit lane channel showing a split screen with race, drivers' view, live standings, and track layout. beIN 4K provides race and studio coverage in full 4K ultra-high definition in Arabic, while beIN SPORTS ENGLISH 1 or 2 will continue to broadcast English-language studio coverage and commentary. beIN SPORTS NEWS meanwhile will air a special segment ahead of each race weekend, building anticipation and discussing the track, standings, championship ramifications, and much more. During the race weekend, the channel will regularly broadcast live reports from beIN's on site reporter, as well as sharing interactive social media insights and engagement. Post-race, the free-to-air channel will run its Issue of the Day analysis show, summarising key moments, winners, podium, standout performances, and live reactions on the ground. As ever, beIN's OTT platforms beIN CONNECT and TOD will mirror all the broadcaster's Arabic and English linear coverage, plus additional race feeds, while the network's website and social media channels will provide video highlights, driver reactions, fan celebrations, infographics, interviews, facts, stats and so much more. About beIN MEDIA GROUP beIN MEDIA GROUP is a leading independent global media group and one of the foremost sports & entertainment networks in the world. The group distributes and produces an unrivalled array of entertainment, live sport and major international events across 5 continents, 40 countries and in 9 different languages spanning Europe, North America, Asia, Australasia and the Middle East & North Africa (MENA). beIN MEDIA GROUP's flagship sports network, beIN SPORTS, holds the single largest portfolio of sports rights of any global broadcaster; and through its iconic MIRAMAX film studio, beIN holds an extensive library of Hollywood blockbusters while having a growing presence in series and movies production and distribution, as well as in the digital space. beIN MEDIA GROUP acquired Digiturk, the leading pay-tv operator in Turkey, in August 2016. For more information on beIN MEDIA GROUP, please contact: mediaoffice@
