The World Rally Championship is set to return to free-to-air TV in Australia, with a new deal that includes live coverage of Rally Australia. The 7mate channel, which also broadcasts the Bathurst 12 Hour, has picked up the rights for the WRC for the remainder of the season, with plans for a one-hour highlights show from each round. That will then turn into live coverage for the season-ending Rally Australia event, with at least 4.5 hours of live coverage from three televised stages expected. “Rally Australia is excited to partner with the Seven Network and 7mate," said Rally Australia Chairman Ben Rainsford. "Seven is a pioneer of motorsport television and will bring many new...
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