AUSTIN, Texas — After months of rumors swirling about the next holder of Formula One’s television rights in the United States, it was confirmed Friday morning of the 2025 U.S. Grand Prix weekend that Apple will become the sport’s exclusive broadcast partner from 2026.

Apple and Formula 1 announced a five-year-long partnership that will bring all F1 races exclusively to Apple TV in the United States beginning next year.

A "vibrant" rebrand, a major bundling pact with NBCUniversal and a blockbuster $750 million deal to nab Formula 1 from ESPN signals a new effort for the tech giant to put its imprint on Hollywood.

La Fórmula Uno anunció el viernes un acuerdo de cinco años con Apple, que será el socio de transmisión en Estados Unidos del campeonato a partir de la próxima temporada.

Now it's finally confirmed when people will be able to watch the movie for free, since it's been available for digital purchase and rentals for quite a while now. F1 will hit Apple TV on 12 December worldwide, potentially making it a great option for viewing over the holidays.

Apple and F1 executives projected confidence that F1 will not lose visibility by going off linear TV in the U.S., as some in the industry worry that the series could face the same questions that MLS has.

Apple and Formula 1 announced their long-awaited five-year U.S. media rights deal that will bring all U.S. televised races to Apple TV

After showcasing its successful approach to covering sports with the MLS Season Pass, Apple TV has picked up another major sporting coup. The brand has just announced a new five-year partnership with Formula One, which will bring the racing franchise to its platform.