F1 has announced a landmark agreement with Apple to screen races in the United States. Here's how the deal came together.

The tech giant, which also produced the Brad Pitt-led ‘F1’ film, will make select races and all practice rounds available for free, alongside extensive coverage on its Apple TV streaming service.

More broadly, services have become a vital source of growth for the Cupertino, California-based tech giant Read more at The Business Times.

AUSTIN, Texas — After months of rumors swirling about the next holder of Formula One’s television rights in the United States, it was confirmed Friday morning of the 2025 U.S. Grand Prix weekend that Apple will become the sport’s exclusive broadcast partner from 2026.

Apple will broadcast Formula 1 in the U.S. from 2026 after signing a $140 million-a-year deal. The move ends ESPNs coverage and brings F1TV Premium to Apple TV. Fans can expect live races, new teams like Cadillac F1,

Apple TV, which has already embraced Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer, could land the new TV contract to stream Formula One racing as well. A deal may be announced this week.

Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso said Max Verstappen is one of the best drivers in the history of the sport.