Overview

• Multiple outlets cite Puck’s John Ourand saying a formal announcement could come at the U.S. Grand Prix on Oct. 17–19.
• Negotiations reportedly stalled over whether F1 would shut down its profitable F1.TV service in the United States to grant Apple exclusivity.
• The prospective package would begin with the 2026 season, as ESPN’s current U.S. rights deal runs through 2025.
• Reported figures place Apple’s offer around $140 million per year, significantly higher than ESPN’s roughly $90 million.
• Apple is expected to carry races through the Apple TV app, adding F1 alongside MLS Season Pass and its Friday Night Baseball coverage.