Overview

• Multiple outlets, citing Puck, report that an announcement is expected at the United States Grand Prix in Austin on October 17–19.
• The agreement is reported at about $140 million per year, far above ESPN’s current spend.
• The package would start in 2026 and replace ESPN when its deal concludes after the 2025 season.
• Negotiations reportedly continue over the coexistence of Apple’s coverage with Formula 1’s own subscription service, F1 TV.
• The move would build on Apple’s sports push with MLS and MLB as Formula 1 averages roughly 1.4 million U.S. viewers per race.