Apple TV Kicks Off F1 Era in U.S. With Driver Tracker, On-Board Cameras, Multiview, Sky Sports Feed

Apple TV subscribers will have access to as many as 30 additional live feeds across all sessions

Apple TV's Formula One World Championship officially gets underway this weekend, and the streamer is offering a variety of feeds and features for fans. Beginning with Saturday's Australian Grand Prix, Apple TV takes over as exclusive U.S. home of Formula 1 and will, for the first time, livestream all races in 4K with Dolby Vision.

This weekend marks the start of a new era for Formula 1 fans in the U.S., says Apple SVP, Services, Eddy Cue. We're excited to bring every moment of the season to Apple TV, delivering an immersive experience designed entirely around fans. Formula 1's growth in America has been extraordinary, and we're proud to build on that momentum - combining the power of Apple TV with the broader Apple ecosystem to create even more ways for fans to connect with the sport.

Says Formula 1 President/CEO Stefano Domenicali, As we begin this exciting chapter for our sport with new teams, cars, engines, and drivers, it is the perfect time to welcome Apple as our broadcaster in the U.S. I am sure our American fans will appreciate not only the intensity and spectacle of our races but also the quality and coverage they'll have available. Throughout the season, they'll be able to experience every moment on Apple TV, feeling even closer to the action, the teams, and the protagonists of this unique sport.

What To Expect: Driver Tracker, On-Board Cameras, Podium Feeds, Sky Sports

Besides races, all practice, qualifying, and Sprint sessions will be available to stream live and on demand on Apple TV. Coverage of every Grand Prix will be in 5.1 surround sound and feature English and Spanish commentary.

Apple TV users will also have access to up to 30 additional live feeds across all sessions, including Driver Tracker for a bird's-eye view of the race and real-time telemetry and timing. A mixed onboard feed that automatically switches between onboard cameras as the race unfolds will also be available, along with podium feeds that dynamically follow the drivers running in P1, P2, and P3 throughout.

Viewers can follow every moment of the race with a multiview experience, watching up to four live feeds at once. They can easily get started with a one-tap, preconfigured multiview layout for every team or, for even more personalization, can customize it and choose which feeds they'd like to follow.

Viewers will also have access to Sky Sports broadcasts this season. CLICK HERE for a deeper look at Sky Sports' expanded TV viewing experience, including information on immersive sound.

Beyond Live Coverage: Race in 30, F1 TV Premium, Netflix's Drive To Survive

Apple TV has also created collections of programming covering big developments in 2026: rule changes, new cars, team updates, the full race calendar, the most exciting moments from last season. Fans can also catch up anytime with full replays, highlights, and the Race in 30 streaming service - all spoiler-free.

F1 TV Premium, Formula 1's direct-to-consumer offering, remains available in the U.S. exclusively through Apple TV and is included at no additional cost for subscribers. Apple TV, iPad, and iPhone subscribers can also access Formula 2, Formula 3, F1 ACADEMY, and Porsche Supercup events via the F1 TV app through their Apple TV subscription.

For the first time, Formula 1: Drive To Survive will be available to stream on both Netflix and Apple TV. Released just last week ahead of the 2026 F1 season, the latest chapter provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the 2025 campaign. Additionally, the Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada 2026, beginning May 22, will stream on Apple TV and Netflix in the U.S.

Apple Ecosystem: Apple Sports App Plus Maps, Music, News, Podcasts

The free Apple Sports app for iPhone delivers real-time F1 leaderboards, standings, and live session updates with quick access to watch on Apple TV, plus Lock Screen and Apple Watch updates via Live Activities.

Apple Maps is adding custom Grand Prix circuit details - turn numbers, grandstands, 3D landmarks, in-person navigation tools - to selected races this year, starting with the Australian Grand Prix, along with a full 2026 Tracks Around the World Guide and a Melbourne Hyperlocal city guide.

Starting with the Australian Grand Prix, Apple Music will offer free live audio race broadcasts for U.S. fans alongside curated F1 music destinations, including The Sounds of Formula 1 and the Formula 1: Sounds of the Circuit playlist.

Apple News delivers personalized F1 coverage from publishers like The Athletic and ESPN - with race highlights, live blogs, and timely notifications - and will soon add a Live Look In feature letting fans tap directly into F1 on Apple TV.

Apple Podcasts is launching a dedicated Formula 1 collection featuring official series podcasts like F1 Nation and F1 Beyond the Grid, creating a single curated destination for racing fans.

Other Ways To Watch: Tubi, Yahoo, TelevisaUnivision, IMAX, and More

For the first time ever, Apple is working with free streaming service Tubi to offer its audience exclusive live F1 altcasts for multiple races during the 2026 Formula 1 season. They will be available in the U.S. for free and across every device. The altcasts will feature experts on the sport providing sharp race insight paired with entertaining commentary. The supported races with live F1 altcasts will be announced later.

Apple will expand access to live Formula 1 coverage through a new streaming collaboration with Yahoo Sports. Live practice sessions and qualifying sessions will stream in the U.S. across the Yahoo Sports platform. Coverage of practice sessions will feature Apple TV's main broadcast feed, and qualifying sessions will offer a mixed onboard feed that switches between driver cameras throughou

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