More than 120 million new viewers across the Middle East and North Africa will be able to watch races live as a result of a deal between the Bahrain International Circuit, rights-holder for Formula One in the Middle East and North Africa, and the Al Jazeera Sport channel.
“Everybody knows Al Jazeera Sport and its commitment to broadcasting in the Middle East and North Africa,” said Martin Whitaker, general manager of Bahrain International Circuit.
“It is a huge honour for us here at Bahrain International Circuit not only to be the ‘Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’ through the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix but also to see the rest of the Middle East and North Africa region now able to access the full 18-race season.”
Each of the 18 races in the 2006 season will be covered by the Qatar-based broadcaster, with a supporting programme of news and features surrounding the race weekend.
