Oct. 17 at 3:31 PM
Apple Inc. shares rose nearly 1% on Friday after announcing a five-year partnership with Formula One to bring all F1 races exclusively to Apple TV in the U.S. starting in 2026.
The deal builds on Apple’s relationship with F1, following the success of "F1 The Movie," which became the highest-grossing sports film of all time, earning
$629 million globally.
Under the agreement, Apple TV will provide full coverage of F1, including practice sessions, qualifying, Sprint sessions, and Grand Prix events to subscribers. Some races and practice sessions will be available for free on the Apple TV app throughout the season.
Apple will also promote F1 content across its ecosystem, including Apple News, Apple Maps, Apple Music, and Apple Fitness+. The Apple Sports app will feature live updates for each qualifying, Sprint session, and race, with real-time standings and championship positions.
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