beIN Sports signs Formula 1 deal for 2014

beIN Sports will become the exclusive FIA Formula 1 World Championship broadcaster in the Middle East and North Africa region in 2014.

The network of sports channels, owned and operated by Al Jazeera Media Network, will also broadcast all of Formula 1′s support races, including GP2 and the Porsche Supercup.

Details of the new deal remain undisclosed.

However, it has been confirmed that channel will have an analysis studio. Expect further information in the next coming days.

Abu Dhabi Media Company had been the exclusive Formula 1 broadcaster in the region for the past four years and now will see its rights transferred to the Qatari-owned network.