Apple has announced that Apple TV is now the exclusive home for Formula 1 in the United States, bringing every Grand Prix of the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship to the Apple TV app. The company says fans will be able to watch races live and on demand as the championship unfolds across the global calendar.
According to Apple, coverage on Apple TV will include the entire race weekend schedule. This includes practice sessions, qualifying rounds, Sprint sessions, and the Grand Prix races themselves, giving viewers access to every competitive session of the championship.
TL;DR
- Apple TV now holds exclusive U.S. streaming rights for Formula 1.
- Fans can watch every race weekend session including practice, qualifying, Sprint sessions, and races.
- Coverage streams live and on demand through the Apple TV app.
- The service is priced at $12.99 per month in the U.S. with a seven-day free trial.
Apple TV Gets Exclusive U.S. Formula 1 Rights
Apple says Apple TV is the new exclusive destination for Formula 1 coverage in the United States. Fans will be able to watch every Grand Prix of the 2026 season live and on demand using the Apple TV app.
The coverage includes all practice sessions, qualifying sessions, Sprint races, and the main Grand Prix events across the season. Apple states that this allows viewers to follow the complete race weekend schedule through a single platform.
The Apple TV app is available across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV streaming devices, supported smart TVs, and through web access on tv.apple.com. This ensures fans can stream Formula 1 coverage across multiple devices and screens.
What The Apple TV Coverage Includes
Apple says its Formula 1 coverage will feature comprehensive race broadcasts and analysis along with enhanced viewing features. For the first time, Formula 1 will be available with 4K video using Dolby Vision along with 5.1 surround sound.
The coverage will also include English and Spanish commentary options. Apple says viewers will have access to up to 30 additional live feeds during race weekends.
These feeds include Driver Tracker views, real-time telemetry and timing data, mixed onboard camera feeds switching between drivers, and podium tracking views focused on the leading drivers during races.
Apple is also introducing a Multiview feature that allows fans to watch up to four live feeds at the same time. This feature includes customizable layouts and team specific viewing modes designed to help viewers track multiple race perspectives simultaneously.
In addition to Apple’s own coverage features, viewers will also have access to Sky Sports broadcasts within the Apple TV viewing experience.
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Subscription And Availability
Apple says the "F1 on Apple TV" offering is available in the United States through the Apple TV app for $12.99 per month, with a seven day free trial for new subscribers.
The company also notes that eligible customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac may receive three months of Apple TV access at no additional cost for a limited time.
Apple adds that F1 TV Premium is available in the United States through Apple TV and is included at no additional cost for subscribers. Viewers using Apple TV, iPhone, or iPad can also access additional racing series such as Formula 2, Formula 3, F1 ACADEMY, and Porsche Supercup through the F1 TV app using their Apple TV subscription.
Additional Viewing Options
Apple says it is working with Tubi to provide exclusive alternate live race broadcasts for several races during the season. These altcasts will be available free to viewers, with the supported races to be announced later.
Yahoo Sports will also stream live practice and qualifying sessions in the United States. Practice sessions will use Apple TV’s main feed, while qualifying coverage will feature a mixed onboard camera view.
Through these partnerships and streaming features, Apple says Formula 1 fans in the United States will have multiple ways to follow the championship throughout the season.
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