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Apple’s Formula One Broadcast Partnership Culminates Years of Strategic Engagement

Apple’s recently announced five-year Formula One broadcast agreement represents the culmination of nearly a decade of strategic engagement with the sport. According to reports, senior Apple executives had been exploring F1 content opportunities as early as 2016, building relationships that eventually led to the landmark media rights deal.

Years in the Making

Apple’s recently announced five-year broadcast rights deal with Formula One represents the culmination of nearly a decade of strategic engagement between the technology giant and the global racing series, according to sources familiar with the discussions. The agreement, which sees Apple replacing Walt Disney’s ESPN for U.S. broadcast rights, follows years of behind-the-scenes conversations and relationship-building at the highest levels of both organizations.

by Megan Carter
BusinessMedia

Apple Secures Exclusive Formula 1 U.S. Broadcasting Rights in Major Streaming Deal

Apple has reportedly secured exclusive U.S. broadcasting rights for Formula 1 in a landmark five-year deal. The agreement positions Apple TV as the primary destination for F1 coverage beginning with the 2026 season, sources indicate.

Streaming Giant Lands Exclusive Formula 1 Rights

In a major move for sports broadcasting, Apple has reportedly secured exclusive U.S. media rights for Formula 1 racing beginning in 2026, according to sources familiar with the agreement. The five-year deal, valued at approximately $140 million annually according to reports, will make Apple TV the sole broadcaster for all F1 events in the United States, marking a significant shift in how American fans will access the sport.

by Megan Carter
Assistive TechnologySports

Apple Nearing Formula 1 Streaming Rights Acquisition in Major Sports Expansion

Apple is reportedly finalizing a landmark deal to acquire Formula 1 streaming rights in the United States. The agreement, which could be announced imminently, would see F1 relinquish control of its F1 TV service in the US market as Apple expands its sports streaming portfolio.

Major Streaming Rights Shift Imminent

Apple is on the verge of securing exclusive Formula 1 streaming rights in the United States in a deal that could be announced as early as today, according to reports from Puck’s John Ourand. The technology giant is reportedly paying approximately $140 million for the rights, significantly surpassing ESPN’s current $90 million agreement as the sport’s popularity continues to surge in the American market.

by Megan Carter