Apple teases what USA F1 fans can expect on Apple TV in 2026

The Abu Dhabi GP on December 7, 2025, was the last F1 TV broadcast on ESPN in the USA. Apple TV takes over broadcasting rights in 2026 and posted a 15-second ad today on X giving us our first look at how the F1 channel will look inside the TV app.

–by Mark Cipolloni–

The ad itself shows quick cuts of 2025-season onboard footage, the F1 cars in team liveries, and the text “Every lap. Only on Apple. Starting March 2026.”

The next chapter of Formula 1 in the US starts March 7. Watch every 2026 Grand Prix, only on Apple TV. pic.twitter.com/qCruMOWoqa

— Apple TV (@AppleTV) December 7, 2025

– Every F1 race weekend (practices, qualifying, sprints, Grand Prix) will stream live and on-demand exclusively on the Apple TV app in the United States, beginning March 2026.
– The deal runs five years (2026–2030) and is reportedly worth ~$750 million total.
– No additional subscription beyond Apple TV+ ($12.99/mo or $99 per year) is required for U.S. viewers.
– Features include 4K HDR, 50 fps where available, multiview (up to four simultaneous streams), real-time stats overlay, and onboard camera selection. Multiview is supported on Apple TV set-top boxes, iPad and Apple Vision Pro.
– The first public demo of the new Apple TV app F1 experience was shown on December 7, 2025 (9to5Mac).
– The Brad Pitt F1 movie arrives on Apple TV+ on December 12, 2025, five days from today.