Apple becomes official US Formula 1 broadcast partner in Apple TV deal
With a wave of that old chequered flag, Apple and Formula 1 will bring all F1 races exclusively to Apple TV in the United States beginning next year.
The news, first predicted by the FT earlier this year, means Apple has become the exclusive new broadcast partner for Formula 1 in the US in a five-year partnership. That partnership builds on Apple’s deepening relationship with Formula 1 following the global success of Apple’s adrenaline-fueled blockbuster F1 The Movie, the highest-grossing sports movie of all time.
F1 The Movie will make its global streaming debut on Apple TV on Friday, December 12, 2025. F1 is one of the fastest-growing leagues in the world, with a U.S. fanbase that reached 52 million in 2024.
What Apple 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,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Services. “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.”
What Formula 1 had to say
“This is an incredibly exciting partnership for Apple and the whole of Formula 1 that will ensure we can continue to maximize our growth potential in the U.S. with the right content and innovative distribution channels,” said Stefano Domenicali, Formula 1’s president and CEO.
“We are no strangers to each other, having spent the past three years working together to create F1 The Movie, which has already proven to be a huge hit around the world. We have a shared vision to bring this amazing sport to our fans in the U.S. and entice new fans through live broadcasts, engaging content, and a year-round approach to keep them hooked. I want to thank Tim Cook, Eddy Cue, and the entire Apple team for their vision and passionate approach to delivering this partnership, and we are looking forward to the next five years together.”
What will you get?
- Apple TV will deliver comprehensive coverage of Formula 1, with all practice, qualifying, Sprint sessions, and Grands Prix available 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 will amplify the sport across Apple News, Apple Maps, Apple Music, and Apple Fitness+.
- Apple Sports will feature live updates for every qualifying, Sprint, and race for each Grand Prix across the season, with 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.
- 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.
Additional information will be announced in the coming months.
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