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Apple TV Wins Exclusive U.S. Formula 1 Rights in Five-Year Deal Starting 2026

The pact moves American F1 coverage fully to streaming, integrating F1 TV access for Apple subscribers.

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Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain steers his car during the Sprint race qualifying session at the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race, Friday, May 2, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Lando Norris, McLaren MCL38, leads Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB20, Oscar Piastri, McLaren MCL38, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF-24, Carlos Sainz, Ferrari SF-24, and the rest of the field at the start during the Hungarian GP at Hungaroring on Sunday July 21, 2024 in Budapest, Hungary.

Overview

  • Formula 1 and Apple confirmed the U.S.-exclusive partnership during the Austin Grand Prix weekend, with coverage beginning in 2026.
  • Every practice, qualifying, Sprint and Grand Prix will stream on Apple TV, with all practices and a selection of races available free in the Apple TV app.
  • F1 TV Premium will be offered in the U.S. only through Apple TV at no extra charge for subscribers.
  • Financial terms were not disclosed, but multiple outlets report Apple will pay roughly $140–$150 million per year for the rights.
  • Apple replaces ESPN and will amplify F1 across its apps and services, with English and Spanish streams planned and further production details to come.