Formula 1 Launches on Apple TV in U.S. This Weekend

Apple TV becomes the exclusive U.S. home of Formula 1 with comprehensive coverage, analysis, and programming.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship™ begins this weekend on Apple TV with the FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2026. As the new exclusive U.S. home of Formula 1®, Apple TV will be the place to watch every Grand Prix live and on demand - including all practice, qualifying, and Sprint sessions, along with races - all season long.

Why it matters

This partnership marks a significant shift in how Formula 1 will be consumed in the U.S., moving exclusively to a streaming platform and providing fans with an immersive, technology-driven viewing experience. It also reflects the growing popularity of F1 in America, which has seen a surge in viewership in recent years.

The details

Viewers tuning in to F1 on Apple TV will enjoy comprehensive coverage and analysis, expansive programming, and every Grand Prix with 5.1 surround sound and in stunning 4K with Dolby Vision. Coverage will feature English and Spanish commentary, along with access to up to 30 additional live feeds across all sessions, including Driver Tracker, real-time telemetry and timing, a mixed onboard feed, and Podium feeds. Fans can also follow every moment of the race with a Multiview experience, watching up to four live feeds at once.

  • The FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2026 airs on Saturday, March 7, at 8 p.m. PT.

The players

Apple

The tech giant that has become the exclusive U.S. broadcaster of Formula 1, providing comprehensive coverage and an immersive viewing experience for fans.

Stefano Domenicali

The president and CEO of Formula 1, who welcomed Apple as the new broadcaster in the United States, stating that it is the perfect time to begin this exciting chapter for the sport.

Eddy Cue

Apple's senior vice president of Services, who expressed excitement about bringing every moment of the Formula 1 season to Apple TV and delivering an experience designed entirely around fans.

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What they’re saying

“This weekend marks the start of a new era for Formula 1 fans in the U.S. We're excited to bring every moment of the season to Apple TV, delivering an immersive experience designed entirely around fans. Formula 1's growth in America has been extraordinary, and we're proud to build on that momentum - combining the power of Apple TV with the broader Apple ecosystem to create even more ways for fans to connect with the sport.”

— Eddy Cue, Apple's senior vice president of Services (Mirage News)

“As we begin this exciting chapter for our sport with new teams, cars, engines, and drivers, it is the perfect time to welcome Apple as our broadcaster in the United States. We have an important journey ahead of us, one we'll share in a country where the passion for F1 continues to grow with extraordinary energy. We are two global brands with the same ambition: to always strive for excellence, to boldly innovate, and to deliver thrilling experiences. I am sure our American fans will appreciate not only the intensity and spectacle of our races, but also the quality and coverage they'll have available. Throughout the season, they'll be able to experience every moment on Apple TV, feeling even closer to the action, the teams, and the protagonists of this unique sport.”

— Stefano Domenicali, Formula 1's president and CEO (Mirage News)

What’s next

The FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DU CANADA 2026 will stream on Apple TV and Netflix in the U.S. starting on May 22.

The takeaway

This partnership between Formula 1 and Apple TV represents a significant shift in how the sport will be consumed in the U.S., providing fans with a more immersive and technology-driven viewing experience. It also reflects the growing popularity of F1 in America and the desire to reach new, younger, and more digitally native audiences.