Overview

• Apple and Formula 1 confirmed a five-year U.S. deal beginning in 2026 that puts every practice, qualifying, Sprint and Grand Prix on Apple TV, with select sessions available free in the Apple TV app.
• Autosport and other outlets report the package at roughly $140 million per year, though financial terms were not disclosed by the parties.
• Apple says it will amplify F1 across Apple News, Maps, Music, Fitness+ and the Apple Sports app with live updates, leaderboards, standings, Live Activities and a home-screen widget.
• Team bosses including Zak Brown and Toto Wolff endorsed the move as a catalyst for U.S. growth, echoing Eddy Cue and Stefano Domenicali’s talk of “exponential” potential.
• F1 TV Premium will remain available in the U.S. as part of Apple’s offering, while early fan reactions raise accessibility and broadcast-style concerns; The Hollywood Reporter says coverage will include commercials with no ads while cars are on track.