The racing series will be taking place alongside F1 this year.

W Series commentary team

The W Series has confirmed that it will be broadcast on Channel 4 this year.

Channel 4 also broadcast its inaugural season in 2019, while the competition was cancelled last year due to the pandemic.

This season there will be eight races, an increase of two on the 2019 campaign. In addition, races will take place alongside F1 in 2021, after a partnership was agreed between the two competitions.

Lee McKenzie, David Coulthard and Ted Kravitz - who presented W Series’ inaugural season in 2019 - will be joined by Anna Woolhouse, Alex Jacques, Amy Reynolds, Billy Monger and Naomi Schiff for presentation, meaning the on-screen commentary team has equal numbers of men and women. 

Live coverage will be across Channel 4’s platforms, with it later on-demand on All 4. I will include qualifying sessions and races, as well as build-up, analysis, and paddock insights.

W Series CEO, Catherine Bond Muir, said: “I am delighted that W Series’ founding broadcast partner, Channel 4, has reinforced its commitment to showcasing women’s sport and our talented racing drivers. Live free-to-air motorsport coverage is rare, but our partnership with Channel 4 is a key part of W Series’ plan to create more visible role models to inspire girls and women to be a part of motorsport, whether that is on track, on screen or behind the scenes, and the expertise and insight provided by our brilliant commentary team will be instrumental to our efforts.”

Coulthard added: “The interest in W Series’ inaugural season was remarkable and it will only increase this year when W Series races in partnership with Formula 1. With the world watching, the pressure on the drivers will increase this season and I’m looking forward to being part of the commentary team which brings to life their inspirational stories and skills.”

Channel 4 head of news, current affairs, and sport, Louisa Compton, added: “W Series aligns brilliantly with Channel 4 – it’s exciting, bold and breaking down barriers. I’m sure viewers will relish the opportunity to watch this exciting season of top motorsport as it unfolds on Channel 4.”