{
  "id": 674580,
  "title": "Formula E finds a new home on Disney+, ESPN+",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/formula-e-finds-a-new-home-on-disney-espn",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T13:35:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ars Technica",
    "slug": "ars-technica",
    "url": "https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/08/formula-e-finds-a-new-home-on-disney-espn/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Formula E is set to expand its global reach when the upcoming season 12 kicks off in December. The electric racing series has inked a multiyear agreement to broadcast on Disney+ and ESPN+ in 144 countries, offering live coverage of every ePrix event, starting from practice sessions, through qualifying, to the race itself. In the United States, Formula E will now be broadcast on ESPN+ starting from the next season, replacing its previous live streaming on Roku, which began in 2023. This significant move marks a landmark moment for Formula E, reflecting the tremendous momentum behind the championship. According to Formula E's CEO, Jeff Dodds, Disney's worldwide influence and storytelling capabilities will introduce the sport to millions of new fans while bringing them closer to the thrilling, innovative, and exciting world of electric racing. As the sport transitions into the GEN4 era, this new deal promises to propel Formula E's global growth and further cement its position as one of the world's most captivating sports properties. However, the deal may not translate into a larger US audience. While over 100 million US households subscribe to Roku as of April 2024, ESPN+ has been experiencing a decline in subscribers since peaking at the end of 2023, currently standing at around 24 million households in the country.",
  "summary": "The deal starts with the arrival of the GEN4 car and 2026/2027 season this December.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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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."
}