# BBC loses F1 radio rights after 32 years

> talkSPORT may take UK F1 radio rights from BBC after 32 years.
- Title: BBC loses F1 radio rights after 32 years · Motorsport
- Summary: talkSPORT may take UK F1 radio rights from BBC after 32 years. talkSPORT is exploring a bid for UK Formula 1 radio rights, ending BBC's 32-year coverage.
- Keywords: talksport, bbc, radio rights, formula 1, sports, cars, loses, radio, rights, years, Motorsport
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/bbc-could-lose-f1-radio-rights-after-32-years-as-rival-broadcaster-considers-bid/10866051
- Author: Alex Harrington
- Published: 2026-10-18T12:05:02+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: talksport, f1, bbc, radio rights, formula 1, uk, sports, cars
## talkSPORT explores F1 radio bid
talkSPORT is considering a bid for UK Formula 1 radio rights, ending BBC's 32-year coverage.

> it's another brilliant set of rights. i wouldn't be doing my job if i wasn't actively exploring whether there's an opportunity
## BBC's current F1 deal ends in 2027
the bbc's current deal with f1 gives radio 5 live, 5 sports extra and bbc sounds exclusive uk audio rights from 2025 to 2027.
## talkSPORT's strategy for motorsport
talksport has already moved into motorsport this year with six moto gp races on talksport2.
## BBC cutting costs
the bbc is trying to cut costs after dropping the boat race and commonwealth games athletics.
## Key takeaway

talkSPORT is exploring a bid for UK Formula 1 radio rights, ending BBC's 32-year coverage.