"Apple TV has signed an exclusive deal to be the broadcaster of Formula 1 in the United States from 2026, it was announced on Friday. Apple's deal is believed to be worth $160 million-per-year. The agreement comes after the release of the "F1" movie which Apple made in close collaboration with the sport. ESPN's coverage, which started in 2018 and will run until the end of this year, has used the British-based Sky Sports F1 broadcast."
"Red Bull's Max Verstappen is also in contention to win his fifth championship but he faces an uphill battle in his efforts to leapfrog the McLaren drivers who he trails by more than 40 points with six races remaining. Apple's first season as F1's American broadcast partner will feature the debut of a new American team, with General Motors brand Cadillac joining the grid as a brand new outfit."
Apple TV has signed an exclusive deal to broadcast Formula 1 in the United States beginning in 2026. The agreement is believed to be worth $160 million per year. The deal follows Apple's close collaboration with Formula 1 on the movie "F1". ESPN's U.S. coverage, which began in 2018, will continue through the end of this year and has used British-based Sky Sports F1 feeds. Apple may either retain Sky Sports F1 coverage or use F1 TV for U.S. broadcasts, with both options under consideration. Apple’s first season will include Cadillac's debut as a new American team on the grid.
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