Extreme H Rights Portfolio Grows with SPOTV Renewal
- * SPOTV Renews Broadcast Deal: SPOTV has renewed its broadcast partnership with Extreme E and will now also cover the new Extreme H series.
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* SPOTV Renews Broadcast Deal: SPOTV has renewed its broadcast partnership with Extreme E and will now also cover the new Extreme H series.
* Expanded Coverage Area: the coverage will be available in 14 Asian countries: Brunei, Cambodia, east Timor, Hong Kong, Laos, Macau, Mongolia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
* Coverage Details: Coverage will include live races and highlights on SPOTV and SPOTV 2 channels, as well as through the SPOTV Now streaming service, all in English.
* Extreme H Launch: Extreme H is a hydrogen-powered spinoff of Extreme E. Extreme E is phasing out, with a final event in Saudi Arabia in October, to make way for Extreme H.
* Extreme H Format: The series will feature off-road racing to demonstrate hydrogen power and will maintain gender parity with equal male/female driver teams.
* First Event: The inaugural Extreme H World Cup will be held in Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia, from October 9-11.
* FIA Involvement: The FIA launched the extreme H World Cup this year as a replacement for Extreme E,initially planned as a world championship for 2026.
* Quote from Extreme H: Ali Russell, managing director of Extreme H, expressed delight in continuing the partnership with SPOTV, highlighting their reach in Asia.
* Recent Broadcast Deals: Extreme H has been actively securing broadcast deals in preparation for its debut season, including a recent notable deal in India.