Formula E finds a new home on Disney+, ESPN+
GEN4 Formula E finds a new home on Disney+, ESPN+ The deal starts with the arrival of the GEN4 car and 2026/2027 season this December. Gitlin – Aug 12, 2026 9:35 am | 14 The Formula E GEN4 car in testing. Credit: Simon Galloway/LAT Images The Formula E GEN4 car in testing.
- ▪GEN4 Formula E finds a new home on Disney+, ESPN+ The deal starts with the arrival of the GEN4 car and 2026/2027 season this December.
- ▪Gitlin – Aug 12, 2026 9:35 am | 14 The Formula E GEN4 car in testing.
- ▪Credit: Simon Galloway/LAT Images The Formula E GEN4 car in testing.
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GEN4 Formula E finds a new home on Disney+, ESPN+ The deal starts with the arrival of the GEN4 car and 2026/2027 season this December. Jonathan M. Gitlin – Aug 12, 2026 9:35 am | 14 The Formula E GEN4 car in testing. Credit: Simon Galloway/LAT Images The Formula E GEN4 car in testing. Credit: Simon Galloway/LAT Images Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Formula E is set to make a big change in terms of visibility when season 12 gets underway this December. It has signed a new multiyear deal to broadcast the sport on Disney+ and ESPN+ in 144 countries, with live coverage of each entire ePrix, from practice through qualifying to the race.
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