LDT “🏁 Formula 1 Races Coming to Apple TV in 2026 — A New Era for U.S. Motorsports Streaming”
In a landmark move set to reshape how American fans experience Formula 1, Apple has secured exclusive U.S. streaming rights for all F1 races beginning in the 2026 season. The five-year deal, valued at approximately $750 million, marks one of the most significant sports media agreements in recent years.
📺 What the Deal Includes
- All Grand Prix races, practice sessions, qualifying rounds, and Sprint events will stream exclusively on Apple TV.
- Select races and practice sessions will be available free via the Apple TV app.
- F1 TV Premium will be integrated into Apple TV at no additional cost for subscribers.
🧠 Strategic Vision
Apple’s Senior VP of Services, Eddy Cue, emphasized the potential for exponential growth:
“F1 is one of the biggest sports globally, and we believe it should be just as big in the U.S. This partnership gives us the tools to make that happen.”
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali echoed the sentiment, calling the partnership “an incredibly exciting opportunity to maximize our growth potential in the U.S.”
🎬 Hollywood Connection
The deal follows the massive success of F1: The Movie, an Apple Original starring Brad Pitt, which grossed over $629 million worldwide — making it the highest-grossing sports film of all time.
🇺🇸 Why It Matters for U.S. Fans
- The U.S. now hosts three Grand Prix events: Miami, Austin, and Las Vegas.
- With Apple’s tech and media reach, Formula 1 aims to rival the popularity of NFL, NBA, and MLB in the American market.
