"We try our best to respect the game and showcase and display it in a fashion that might be a little bit more appetizing for a different group of people that are watching alongside the best play commentators on Earth."
As part of the deal, at least 16 races will air on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2. The 2023 Formula 1 calendar currently has 24 races scheduled, leaving some to air exclusively on ESPN+.
"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”