Apple TV has established itself as the exclusive home of Formula 1 in the United States for the 2026 season, introducing a suite of technical integrations and streaming...
The broadcasting partnership, which began with the Australian Grand Prix on March 5, 2026, provides US subscribers with live and on-demand access to every session of the race...
A primary technical milestone of this rollout is the introduction of 4K streaming quality for Formula 1 coverage in the US for the first time.
Apple TV has established itself as the exclusive home of Formula 1 in the United States for the 2026 season, introducing a suite of technical integrations and streaming enhancements designed to change how American fans consume the sport.
The broadcasting partnership, which began with the Australian Grand Prix on March 5, 2026, provides US subscribers with live and on-demand access to every session of the race weekend, including all practice sessions, qualifying, sprint sessions and the Grands Prix.
A primary technical milestone of this rollout is the introduction of 4K streaming quality for Formula 1 coverage in the US for the first time. This high-resolution delivery is paired with a Multiview experience, allowing viewers to monitor multiple feeds simultaneously to track different aspects of the race in real time.
Ecosystem Integration and User Experience
Beyond the primary broadcast on Apple TV, the company is integrating Formula 1 data and content across its broader software ecosystem, including Apple News and Apple Maps, to create a more interconnected experience for users.
Formula Apple News and Maps Eddy Cue
This weekend marks the start of a new era for Formula 1 fans in the US. We’re excited to bring every moment of the season to Apple TV, delivering an immersive experience designed entirely around fans. Formula 1’s growth in America has been extraordinary, and we’re proud to build on that momentum – combining the power of Apple TV with the broader Apple ecosystem to create even more ways for fans to connect with the sport.
Circuits In Focus – Miami Race | F1 on Apple TV
Eddy Cue, Apple senior vice president of Services
The rollout coincides with a significant technical transition for the sport itself. The 2026 season introduces new cars, engines, and teams, providing a baseline for Apple to deploy its new broadcasting infrastructure.
As we begin this exciting chapter for our sport with new teams, cars, engines, and drivers, it is the perfect time to welcome Apple as our broadcaster in the United States. We have an important journey ahead of us, one we’ll share in a country where the passion for F1 continues to grow with extraordinary energy.
Stefano Domenicali, Formula 1 President and CEO
Application at the Miami Grand Prix
The capabilities of the Apple TV platform are being heavily utilized during the Miami Grand Prix, where the focus has shifted toward the technical progression of the 2026 cars. In Miami, the competitive narrative centers on whether Mercedes can maintain its current advantage or if rivals such as Red Bull, McLaren, and Ferrari can close the gap.
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Apple TV’s coverage model is designed to mirror the layered structure of a race weekend. By providing live access to practice and qualifying, the platform allows users to follow the technical arc of the weekend—from the initial exposure of car problems in practice to the sharpening of the grid order during qualifying and the potential reset of expectations during sprint sessions.
The integration of on-demand viewing allows fans to revisit specific sessions, a feature that is particularly relevant as teams implement early-season upgrades and fight for track position in high-stakes environments like the Miami circuit.
