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Apple TV seizes F1 pole position with five-year US streaming rights deal

Apple TV is now the official US broadcaster of Formula 1, in a deal that sees all races covered exclusively on the streamer — plus related events on Apple Music, Apple Fitness, and more.

Formula 1 logo next to Apple TV logo, with three blurred racing cars below and text indicating official U.S. broadcaster of Formula 1.
Formula 1 on Apple TV

Following the success of its “F1: the Movie” blockbuster, Apple TV has negotiated exclusive rights to coverage of the real-life race contest beginning with the 2026 season.

“We’re thrilled to expand our relationship with Formula 1 and offer Apple TV subscribers in the US front-row access to one of the most exciting and fastest-growing sports on the planet,” Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Services, said in an announcement. “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.”

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