Apple becomes the exclusive new broadcast partner for Formula 1 in the US; Apple reportedly paid $750 million for this deal

Yesterday, Apple and Formula 1 announced a five-year partnership that will bring all F1 races exclusively to Apple TV in the US beginning next year. Earlier F1 races were broadcast on ESPN, but now Apple has secured the streaming rights.

Reportedly, Apple has paid $750 million for this five-year deal. This deal follows the global success of Apple’s F1: The Movie, which starred Brad Pitt and turned out to be the highest-grossing sports movie of all time.

Apple TV will deliver comprehensive coverage of Formula 1, with all practice, qualifying, Sprint sessions, and Grands Prix available to Apple TV subscribers. Select races and all practice sessions will also be available for free in the Apple TV app throughout the course of the season. In addition to broadcasting Formula 1 on Apple TV, Apple will amplify the sport across Apple News, Apple Maps, Apple Music, and Apple Fitness+. Apple Sports, the free app for iPhone, will feature live updates for every qualifying, Sprint, and race for each Grand Prix across the season, with real-time leaderboards, season driver and constructor standings, Live Activities to follow on the Lock Screen, and a designated widget for the iPhone Home Screen.

It is revealed that F1’s own premier content offering- F1 TV Premium will continue to be available in the US via an Apple TV subscription only and will be free for those who subscribe.

Commenting on this partnership, Formula 1’s President and CEO, Stefano Domnicali, said, “This is an incredibly exciting partnership for Apple and the whole of Formula 1 that will ensure we can continue to maximize our growth potential in the U.S. with the right content and innovative distribution channels. We are no strangers to each other, having spent the past three years working together to create F1 The Movie, which has already proven to be a huge hit around the world. We have a shared vision to bring this amazing sport to our fans in the U.S. and entice new fans through live broadcasts, engaging content, and a year-round approach to keep them hooked. I want to thank Tim Cook, Eddy Cue, and the entire Apple team for their vision and passionate approach to delivering this partnership, and we are looking forward to the next five years together.”

Apple has announced that additional information, including production details, product enhancements, and all the ways fans will be able to enjoy F1 content across Apple products and services, will be announced in the coming months.

The company also mentioned that after its wide theatrical release this summer, F1: The Movie will make its global streaming debut on Apple TV on December 12, 2025.