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Apple TV Becomes U.S. Home of F1 as Netflix Gets One‑Off Free Simulcast and Russell Takes Pole in Montreal

The distribution change gives U.S. viewers new trial access to every F1 session and the Canadian Grand Prix weekend intensifies a Mercedes title fight.

Overview

  • Apple TV holds exclusive U.S. streaming rights for the 2026 F1 season and is offering a seven‑day free trial followed by a $12.99 monthly subscription for continued access.
  • For the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday, May 24, Apple TV granted a one‑off arrangement so Netflix will simulcast the race live and free to U.S. viewers.
  • The Apple TV feed carries all practice, qualifying, Sprint sessions and Grands Prix and is available across phones, tablets, smart TVs, streaming devices and gaming consoles.
  • On track in Montreal George Russell won Saturday’s Sprint and then qualified on pole for Sunday’s 70‑lap race, cutting Mercedes team‑mate Kimi Antonelli’s championship lead.
  • The weekend’s earlier calendar date, later 16:00 local race start and Sprint format compressed practice time and increased the value of single‑lap pace and strategic calls for teams and drivers.