Overview
- Formula 1 and Apple announced the agreement at the U.S. Grand Prix, confirming Apple TV as the exclusive U.S. home for all practices, qualifying, sprint sessions and Grands Prix for five seasons beginning in 2026.
- Some races will stream for free and all practice sessions will be free to watch in the Apple TV app to lower the entry barrier for new viewers.
- F1 TV Premium will be available in the United States only through Apple TV and will be included for Apple TV subscribers, with service pricing widely reported at $12.99 per month.
- ESPN will carry the remainder of the 2025 season but will not retain long-term rights, while Apple’s contract runs through 2030.
- Outlets report rights fees of roughly $140 million per year, with some estimates up to about $160 million, and Apple and F1 plan ecosystem integrations and new viewing features including advanced cameras and AR/VR experiences.