MBC secures broadcast rights for Formula OneMarch 16, 2019 09.51 Europe/London By Robert Briel The MBC Group has acquired the rights to the FIA Formula One races. The broadcaster will offer F1 racing free-to-air.The deal gives MBC five-year exclusive rights to broadcast the races, commencing last Friday with live coverage of the Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.Last month, premium broadcaster BeIn Sports said it did not renew its Formula 1 contract for the Middle East and North Africa rights due to rampant piracy.