F1 races will be broadcast exclusively on Apple TV next year as part of a five-year deal between the tech giant and F1 announced on Friday.
Apple TV subscribers in the US will have access to practice, qualifying, sprint sessions and Grand Prix footage, as well as F1 TV Premium, F1’s subscription service.
Some races and practice sessions may be available to watch for free on the Apple TV app. Apple says the Apple Sports app will show live updates for each Grand Prix, including real-time leaderboards.
Eddie Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services, said in a statement: “2026 marks a new era of change for Formula 1, from new teams to new regulations to cars with the best drivers in the world. We look forward to delivering premium, innovative, fan-first coverage to our customers the way only Apple can.”
F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali said the partnership will help maximize F1’s growth potential in the United States. His company worked with Apple on “F1 The Movie,” starring Brad Pitt, which was released last summer. It was Apple’s.
“We have a shared vision to bring this great sport to fans in the United States and attract new fans through live broadcasts, engaging content and a year-round approach to keeping them engaged,” Domenicali said in a statement.
Apple paid about $140 million a year in racing rights fees, according to the people, who were not authorized to speak publicly. The race has been shown on ESPN since 2018, and that contract ends this year. ESPN paid an average of about $85 million a year, according to people familiar with the matter. Financial terms came first.
Apple and F1 did not immediately respond to requests for comment, and ESPN declined to comment on the financial terms of the deal.
“We are extremely proud of what we and F1 have accomplished together in the United States and look forward to a strong finish to the final season,” ESPN said in a statement. “We wish F1 every success in the future.”
Streaming services are increasingly showing sports on their platforms to attract larger audiences who flock to big events. In addition to F1, Apple has a deal to broadcast games with .
Apple also recently announced that it will bundle Apple TV with NBCUniversal’s streaming service Peacock.
