Apple and Formula 1 announced a five-year partnership that will bring F1 content to Apple TV in the U.S., following the success of last summer's film, "F1 The Movie" starring Brad Pitt.

Apple and F1 announced their five-year partnership on the Friday of the U.S. Grand Prix weekend, a deal that will begin from 2026 and include amplifying the international motorsport series across multiple Apple platforms,

Sometimes all the rumors do come true – Apple and Formula 1 have announced a new five-year partnership that will make Apple TV the exclusive home of all F1 races in the United States, starting in 2026.

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Today’s sprint race at the Circuit of the Americas is underway, with Max Verstappen leading after the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collided on the first lap. Both McLarens are out of the race, giving Verstappen a great opportunity to cut into the points lead in the drivers' championship.

Apple wins the rights to broadcast Formula 1 in the United States for the next five years in deal said to be worth about $750m (£558m) in total.

F1's 2026 season is slated to kick off next March, and Apple says a selection of free races and practice events will also air within the Apple TV app (not to be confused with Apple TV, the streaming service formerly known as Apple TV Plus ). Viewers will be able to watch the action in English or Spanish.

Apple has clinched U.S. rights to Formula 1 for flagship streaming service Apple TV in the wake of the box office success of Brad Pitt blockbuster 'F1.'