Overview
- Apple TV becomes the U.S. home for every practice, qualifying, sprint and Grand Prix from 2026, with ESPN exiting and selected sessions set to stream free in the app.
- F1 TV Premium will be folded into the standard Apple TV subscription for users in the United States without an additional fee.
- Neither party disclosed financial terms, but multiple outlets report Apple will pay roughly $140–150 million per year over five seasons.
- Apple plans broad promotion through Apple News, Apple Music, Apple Sports, Apple Fitness+ and Maps to attract younger viewers, following its successful F1 feature film.
- Apple executives say Netflix’s Drive to Survive will continue unaffected, while team leaders such as Toto Wolff and Zak Brown forecast a wider audience for the sport.