October 17, 2025
UPDATE
Apple is the new exclusive broadcast partner of Formula 1® in the United States
A more dynamic and enhanced viewing experience is coming to Apple TV next year
Apple and Formula 1® today announced a five-year partnership that will bring all F1 races exclusively to Apple TV in the United States starting next year.
This partnership builds on Apple’s deepening relationship with Formula 1 following the global success of Apple Original Films’ adrenaline-packed blockbuster. F1 The Moviethe highest-grossing sports film of all time. United by a commitment to innovation and fan experience, the partnership paves the way for the continued growth of Formula 1 in the United States.
Apple TV will provide 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 season. In addition to streaming Formula 1 on Apple TV, Apple will amplify the sport on Apple News, Apple Maps, Apple Music and Apple Fitness+. Apple Sports – the free iPhone app – will feature live updates for every qualifying, sprint and race for every Grand Prix of the season, with real-time leaderboards, driver and manufacturer rankings for the season, live activity to follow on the lock screen and a designated widget for the iPhone home screen.
F1 TV Premium, F1’s premium content offering, will continue to be available in the US through an Apple TV subscription only and will be free for those who subscribe.
“We’re excited to expand our relationship with Formula 1 and offer Apple TV subscribers in the United States premium 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 new era of transformation for Formula 1, with new teams, new regulations and cars with the world’s best drivers, and we look forward to bringing our customers premium, innovative fan-focused coverage in a way that only Apple can. »
“This is an incredibly exciting partnership for Apple and all of Formula 1, which will allow us to continue to maximize our growth potential in the United States with the right content and innovative distribution channels,” said Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1. “We are no strangers to each other, having spent the last three years working together to create F1 The Moviewhich has already proven itself throughout the world. We have a shared vision: to bring this incredible sport to our fans in the United States and attract new fans through live streams, 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 in bringing this partnership to fruition, and we look forward to the next five years together.
Additional information, including production details, product enhancements and all the ways fans will be able to enjoy F1 content across Apple products and services, will be announced in the coming months.
Continuing to captivate fans and critics around the world, F1 The Movie will make its global streaming debut on Apple TV on Friday, December 12, 2025. Since its wide theatrical release this summer, F1 The Movie broke records, debuting at No. 1 and crossing $629 million at the worldwide box office. In addition to being the highest-grossing sports film, F1 The Movie is this year’s highest-grossing original feature film, and the largest opening for a live-action original film in the United States in the last five years, as well as Brad Pitt’s highest-grossing feature film to date. The film boasts an “A” CinemaScore, as well as a 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, and continues to be widely acclaimed as the most authentic racing feature film ever made.
Originally from Apple Studios, F1 The Movie is directed and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, Kosinski, seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton, Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner and Chad Oman.
F1 is one of the fastest growing leagues in the world, with a US fan base reaching 52 million in 2024. The 2025 Global F1 Fan Survey, conducted with Motorsport Network, found that 47% of new US Formula 1 fans, who have been following the sport for five years or less, are aged 18 to 24 and more than half are female.
Apple TV offers subscribers a rich offering of thrilling dramas, epic sci-fi, heartwarming comedies, groundbreaking documentaries, kids and family entertainment, and live sports. Apple TV is available to watch on all of a user’s favorite screens. Since its launch in 2019, Apple TV has expanded its vast library of hundreds of exclusive Apple Originals, with thousands of hours of premium programming across genres and all-new releases every week. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries and series have earned 629 wins and 2,845 nominations.
About Apple TV
Apple TV offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and can be viewed on all of users’ favorite screens. Following its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV became the first all-original streaming service to launch globally, and has featured more original hits and received more awards faster than any other streaming service in its debut. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries and series have been recognized with 629 wins and 2,845 nominations, including multi-Emmy Award-winning comedies. The Workshop And Ted Lasso, and winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture CODA.
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About Formula 1
Formula 1® Auto racing began in 1950 and is the world’s most prestigious auto racing competition, as well as the world’s most popular annual sports series. Formula One World Championship Limited is part of Formula 1® and holds the exclusive commercial rights to the FIA™ Formula 1 World Championship. Formula 1® is a subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation (NASDAQ: FWONA, FWONK, LLYVA, LLYVK) assigned to the Formula One Group tracking stock. The F1 logo, F1 FORMULA 1 logo, FORMULA 1, F1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX, PADDOCK CLUB and associated marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing BV, a Formula 1 company. All rights reserved.
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