Apple and Formula 1 today announced a five-year partnership that makes Apple TV the exclusive broadcaster of all F1 races in the United States beginning in 2026.
Apple TV will deliver full coverage of Formula 1, streaming all practice, qualifying, Sprint sessions, and Grands Prix to Apple TV subscribers. Select races and all practice sessions will also be available for free in the Apple TV app throughout the course of the season.
Apple also says it will “amplify” the sport across Apple News, Apple Maps, Apple Music, and Apple Fitness+. The free Apple Sports app will feature live updates for every qualifying, Sprint, and race for each Grand Prix across the season, providing real-time leaderboards, season driver and constructor standings, Live Activities to follow on the Lock Screen, and a designated widget for the iPhone Home Screen.
Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Services, said:
“We’re thrilled to expand our relationship with Formula 1 and offer Apple TV subscribers in the U.S. front-row access to one of the most exciting and fastest-growing sports on the planet. 2026 marks a transformative new era for Formula 1, from new teams to new regulations and cars with the best drivers in the world, and we look forward to delivering premium and innovative fan-first coverage to our customers in a way that only Apple can.”
The partnership builds on Apple’s relationship with Formula 1 following the success of Apple Original Films’ blockbuster “F1 The Movie,” which it says is the highest-grossing sports movie of all time.
F1 TV Premium, F1’s own premier content offering, will continue to be available in the U.S. via an Apple TV subscription only and will be free for those who subscribe.
Apple says it will announce further information on production details, product enhancements, and new ways to enjoy F1 content across Apple products and services over the coming months.
