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MEDIAPRO WINS F1 TV RIGHTS IN SPAIN

The Mediapro group acquired the TV rights for Formula One in Spain from 2009 to 2013.

Mediapro group is a major shareholder in the Spanish broadcaster La Sexta and last year agreed massive TV rights deals for both Real Madrid and Barcelona. Mediapro is an affiliate of WPP Group.

At present Formula One is broadcast by Telecinco and regional channel TV3, which have brought in big viewing figures with the series.