F1 Racing to Stream on Apple TV and Netflix in US

Streaming giants forge partnership to distribute Formula 1 content

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Formula 1 racing will be available to US audiences on both Apple TV and Netflix starting this season, as the two streaming giants forge an unusual partnership to distribute content related to the sport. The collaboration will see Netflix stream live coverage of the Canadian Grand Prix in May, while Apple TV will carry the latest season of the docuseries Drive to Survive.

Why it matters

This agreement marks a significant shift in Formula 1 broadcasting in the United States, as the sport transitions away from traditional linear television. The cross-streaming arrangement is intended to broaden the reach of Formula 1, particularly as it looks to attract a younger, more tech-savvy audience.

The details

The Apple partnership is a five-year deal reportedly worth just under $150 million annually, ending ESPN's long-running coverage of the sport. Netflix, which has seen success with Drive to Survive, is also expanding its live sports offerings, having added NFL, Major League Baseball and the FIFA Women's World Cup to its programming.

  • The agreement was announced on February 26, 2026.
  • The Canadian Grand Prix is scheduled for May 2026.

The players

Stefano Domenicali

Formula One president and chief executive.

Apple TV

One of the streaming platforms that will carry Formula 1 content in the United States.

Netflix

One of the streaming platforms that will carry Formula 1 content in the United States, including live coverage of the Canadian Grand Prix.

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What’s next

The decision to debut the shared streaming arrangement with the Canadian Grand Prix presents a potential scheduling conflict, as the race falls on the same day as the Indianapolis 500. While the IndyCar race is scheduled to initiate approximately three hours before the Formula 1 event, any delays due to inclement weather could lead to overlap in coverage.

The takeaway

This partnership between Apple TV and Netflix to distribute Formula 1 content in the United States marks a significant shift in the sport's broadcasting strategy, as it looks to reach a wider, more tech-savvy audience through streaming platforms.