{
  "id": 598948,
  "title": "Formula E is coming to Disney+, bringing electric racing to a much bigger audience",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/formula-e-is-coming-to-disney-bringing-electric-racing-to-a-much",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-11T19:47:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Trends",
    "slug": "digital-trends",
    "url": "https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/disney-plus-formula-e-global-streaming-deal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Formula E is set to become available on Disney+ starting from the 2026-27 season, bringing the all-electric racing championship to audiences across 144 territories. This multi-year agreement includes ESPN and ESPN+ coverage in the US. In participating markets, Disney+ subscribers will have access to live coverage of every Formula E race weekend, including practice sessions, qualifying rounds, and the races themselves. On-demand replays and extra behind-the-scenes content will also be provided, giving the series additional exposure beyond the actual races. The deal will commence with the 2026-27 season, which will feature 21 rounds across 13 events. Formula E is transitioning into the GEN4 era, with new cars capable of producing up to 600kW of power and achieving a 0-60mph time of approximately 1.8 seconds. This partnership comes at a perfect time for the championship, as the GEN4 cars are expected to bring significant technological advancements and new race formats, such as shorter E-Prix Unleashed races at certain double-header events. Disney+ aims to capitalize on the growing demand for live sports content, as the electric championship offers a unique combination of motorsport, technology, and sustainability. For Formula E, the agreement provides broader access to a larger audience without requiring fans to search for different broadcasts in various markets.",
  "summary": "Disney+ will become Formula E's global streaming home from the 2026-27 season, bringing every race weekend to viewers across 144 territories.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}