Apple TV preps for 2026 season with new Formula 1 content
Apple TV preps for 2026 season with new Formula 1 content
The streamer will begin hosting live F1 races in March, and wants fans ready to roll before then.
It’s going to be a big year for live sports on the Apple TV streaming service. In October, Apple announced a five-year deal with F1 to stream all races, practice sessions, and more at no extra cost on its platform. Now, Apple has begun to roll out new F1-themed content to whet the appetites of fans before the debut of live races in March.
Key Details:
- Getting started: New F1 content is rolling out on Apple TV.
- Stream direct: The content will be available to play directly through the Apple TV app.
- Coming soon: F1 races start on Apple TV in March.
As reported by 9to5 Mac, Apple is launching a new content section on its home page dedicated to Formula 1. The section is labeled “Get Ready for Formula 1 on Apple TV,” and includes highlight videos, schedule previews, and more.
I’m an Apple TV subscriber myself, though I don’t see the new Formula 1 content area on my home page just yet. That suggests a phased rollout, and while it’s a far cry from the Sports tab I recommended that the streamer add to its interface, it’s a good first step toward helping viewers find F1 content more quickly.
Videos included in this new section include:
- Livery Reveal: Red Bull
- 2026 F1 Rule Changes
- A New Era of F1
- Grand Prix Schedule
- Sprint Schedule
- F1 Academy Schedule
- 2025 in Review
- Abu Dhabi: Championship Decider
- Lando Norris: Ride with the Champ
- 2025 in F2 & F3
Audiences will be able to stream all F1 races of the 2026 season on Apple TV starting in March, with no extra cost to subscribers to watch. Apple picked up the rights to F1 races after the racing league departed from ESPN following the 2025 season, and F1 officials have since said that Apple's enthusiasm for the league helped seal the deal.
That enthusiasm is plainly apparent, thanks to the new F1 content now available on the Apple TV platform. If you don’t see it on your home page yet, keep checking back for its rollout!
Apple TV
Apple TV (formerly known as Apple TV+) is a subscription video streaming service for $14.99 per month, offering a growing slate of original series, films, documentaries, and specials. Unlike other platforms that combine licensed titles with originals, Apple TV is built entirely around exclusive programming, making it the home of critically acclaimed hits such as “Ted Lasso,” “Severance,” “The Morning Show,” and “Silo.” Its lineup continues to expand with award-winning dramas, comedies, family-friendly shows, and blockbuster original films like “CODA,” which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
