Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) extends exclusive television and digital rights partnership with ABB FIA Formula E championship

MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Network India (SPN) will continue to broadcast each round of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship for a further two seasons across the Indian sub-continent – including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

After four seasons, Formula E continues to thrive as one of the foremost forms of motorsport racing across the globe. This year will see the sport further evolve as they unleash the second-generation pure electric race cars. Formula E continues to set the bar in electric car racing with futuristic looking new cars, which feature an all-new battery to make the racing even more competitive.

The fifth season of the ABB FIA Formula E championship kicks off in Saudi Arabia on 15th December 2018 and the final round will be hosted by New York City on 14th July 2019. SPN will show electrifying action from every E-Prix throughout the course of the season, alongside analysis and reaction with supplementary magazine shows and highlights packages.

With the participation of automobile manufacturing giant, Mahindra & Mahindra, Indian following for the championship is very high. Mahindra Racing has finished in 4th & 3rd positions in the last two years of the championship.