"Although it announced the five-year deal to host F1 broadcasts in the US back in October, we still haven't heard many specifics on how Apple's presentation of the race events will work. The channel has a section labeled "Event Schedule: Sky Sports," which suggests that Apple will show the commentary from Sky rather than providing its own hosts; ESPN took that approach during its tenure with the F1 broadcast rights."
"If you're looking to follow Formula 1 in the 2026 season, some races will be available to watch for free. However, a F1 TV Premium streaming package is now part of an Apple TV subscription, so that's likely to be the preferred ticket for serious fans. F1TV grants access to all the zooming around you could want as well as to behind-the-scenes content like driver cams and live team radios."
Apple added a dedicated Formula 1 channel to the Apple TV app, building on a five-year US rights deal and the box-office success of its F1 movie. The channel includes placeholders for practice sessions, qualifying, the grand prix, and a weekend warm-up show, plus videos with 2025 highlights and a recap of 2026 rule changes. A channel section labeled "Event Schedule: Sky Sports," indicates Apple may carry Sky's commentary rather than producing its own hosts. Some 2026 races will be free to watch, while F1 TV Premium is now part of an Apple TV subscription, offering full race feeds, driver cams and live team radios.
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