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Netflix and Apple TV Team Up to Bring Formula 1 Fans Closer to the Action

Season 8 of Drive to Survive premieres Feb. 27. Apple TV streams the 2026 F1 season live, with Netflix airing the Canadian Grand Prix.

Everything you need to know about streaming F1 on Apple TV

We’ve known Apple would follow up its blockbuster film F1: The Movie with live coverage of F1 races in 2026. Now that we’re approaching the first grand prix weekend of the year, the company has provided details on what fans can expect to see inside the Apple TV app and beyond.

Here’s how Apple will showcase F1 across Apple TV, Apple Music and more

The Formula 1 season kicks off next weekend, and it marks the start of Apple’s exclusive broadcast partnership in

Some F1 races will air live in IMAX theaters this season. Here's what to know.

Five of the most popular Grand Prix races will make their way into select IMAX theaters this season. Here's what we know. (AP)
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Apple TV launches exclusive F1 era with bold US broadcast vision

The US television rights for Formula 1 have moved from ESPN to Apple TV, with a five-year exclusivity deal announced in October 2025. The deal is said to be worth around $140 million annually, a marked increase from the mooted $85 million Disney paid for the ESPN rights.

Apple TV boss’ meeting with CAA is talk of Hollywood after comments about ‘F1’ leak

Van Amburg apparently told the CAA gathering that while Apple was obviously pleased with “F1” and its results, the project — one of the most expensive movies ever produced with a budget somewhere between $200 to $300 million — wasn’t exactly a runaway hit right after it was released on the platform.