Here’s how Apple will showcase F1 across Apple TV, Apple Music and more
Source: 9to5Mac
The Formula 1 season kicks off next weekend, marking the start of Apple’s exclusive broadcast partnership in the United States. All races will stream live (and on‑demand) on Apple TV, and Apple is expanding F1 exposure across its platforms.
As a reminder, all Formula 1 live broadcasts are available with an Apple TV subscription—no additional package or upsell required. Apple TV costs $12.99 / month or $99 / year and is also part of the Apple One bundle, carrier deals, and more.
Apple TV
Inside the Apple TV app, subscribers will find a dedicated Formula 1 tab. Apple TV will stream all practice, qualifying sessions, sprints, and the Grand Prix on Sunday for all 24 races of the 2026 season.
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On race day, the Formula 1 tab transforms with quick links to the broadcast and Multiview modes.
- Multiview lets you watch two drivers’ perspectives in a split‑screen layout with a single tap.
- A special camera feed switches to the onboard view of the driver currently in first place. (Multiview is supported on Apple TV 4K, iPad, and Vision Pro.)
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The Home tab will also feature promotions for the ongoing live race, allowing a seamless transition from preview to full‑screen live stream.
Apple is also partnering with Netflix, bringing the popular docuseries Drive to Survive to Apple TV subscribers for the first time.
Apple Music and Podcasts
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Apple Music Radio will provide a freely‑available audio commentary on race day, letting you follow the action while on the go. The commentary is free in the Radio tab—no subscription required.
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A new dedicated F1 hub inside Apple Music will include collections of related music, such as warm‑up playlists curated by drivers, DJ mixes, and a “Sounds of the Circuit” editorial playlist that matches the culture of each race venue.
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Apple Podcasts will feature an F1 hub showcasing the most popular racing and Formula 1 podcasts.
Apple News and Sports
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Apple News will host dedicated sections covering Formula 1, with written coverage from various publishers—standings, driver interviews, highlights, and more.
- Each Grand Prix will have its own page with relevant stories and live‑updating scorecards.
- Later in the season, Apple News will add real‑time video previews of the race broadcast.
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Apple Sports will provide real‑time leaderboards, quick‑link shortcuts to Apple TV for live viewing, Live Activities during races, and an F1 standings widget for the iPhone home screen.
Tune into all the action beginning next weekend. The Melbourne Grand Prix takes place on Sunday, March 7. Apple TV’s coverage starts with the first practice session on Friday at 8:30 AM ET; all practice sessions stream for free, no subscription required.