Apple Secures Exclusive U.S. Formula 1 Rights on Apple TV in Five-Year Deal Beginning 2026

Overview

• Apple TV will stream every F1 session, including practice, qualifying, sprint races and Grands Prix, with some races and all practice sessions available free in the Apple TV app.
• Financial terms were not disclosed by Apple or Formula 1, though CNBC reported an estimated value of about $140 million per year, higher than ESPN’s prior deal.
• Apple plans to weave F1 content across Apple News, Apple Maps, Apple Music, Apple Sports and Apple Fitness+, with further production and rollout details to follow.
• The partnership follows the box-office success of Apple’s F1 film, which grossed roughly $628–630 million worldwide and helped catalyze the collaboration.
• F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and Apple’s Eddy Cue said the agreement aims to grow the U.S. fan base and marks a new era for the series in 2026.