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United States-based F1 fans will be tuning into a new broadcaster next season after Apple secured exclusive TV rights from 2026 onwards.
Apple has secured exclusive broadcasting rights for F1 in the United States from 2026 onwards, for its streaming service Apple TV, in a deal that for five years and believed to be worth $150 million. The technology company will assume the rights from the current holder, ESPN, which has held them since 2017. Additionally, “Apple will amplify the sport across Apple News, Apple Maps, Apple Music, Apple Sports, and Apple Fitness+,” F1 has stated. Earlier this year, Apple released the F1: The Movie, which grossed nearly $630 million globally, which has made it the most successful sports film ever. More to follow…
