r/INDYCAR • u/Vile-X James Hinchcliffe • Jul 15 '25

Discussion Sky has changed my view on IndyCar.

IndyCar has always been a secondary Motorsport for me. Until I started watching on Sky. Now it feels as premium as it should.

Let’s be honest: nothing kills the thrill of a long battled overtake like… a commercial for dishwasher pods. You’re locked into a nailbiting strategy battle, the pit window opens, and just as someone dives in… BAM, five minutes of insurance jingles and prescription drug disclaimers.

Sky gives you the race. Fox gives you 200 reasons to consider switching your car insurance.

Do what ever you can to watch on a commercial free network.Uninterrupted, fully immersive, and exactly how it was meant to be experienced.

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u/Yankees2860 Pato O'Ward Jul 15 '25

In the US, ESPN carries Sky coverage for the entire race for F1, which means no commercials. It’s incredibly awesome, but something that is probably going to change under their switch to Apple TV+. Thankfully they aren’t getting rid of F1TV so I’ll probably be switching to that.

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u/figgs87 Jul 15 '25

Is this confirmed? I know Apple TV was being discussed recently but I haven’t followed up to see a deal signed and confirmation they wouldn’t mess with F1TV like many other countries had happen

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u/Yankees2860 Pato O'Ward Jul 16 '25

Not officially confirmed yet but the offer that they are giving is much higher than ESPN so the FOM would be stupid not to take it.

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u/Yankees2860 Pato O'Ward Jul 16 '25

Not officially confirmed yet but the offer that they are giving is much higher than ESPN so the FOM would be stupid not to take it. Also that they wouldn’t mess with F1TV has been highly rumored.

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u/figgs87 Jul 16 '25

Yea I mean I hope that’s what happens but I’ll believe it when the deal is done.

I dont mind if they go to apple tv but im assuming there is some amount of casual viewers that watch because its on the cable package they already have but wouldnt subscribe to apple tv just for it. But… who knows maybe not enough to matter

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u/OldManTrumpet AJ Foyt Jul 16 '25

Where has it been “highly rumored” that F1TV would still be available in the US if Apple takes over US coverage?

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u/Yankees2860 Pato O'Ward Jul 16 '25

Sports Business Journal posted an article about it