The 2026 Formula 1 season marks a major broadcasting shift in the United States, with Apple TV becoming the exclusive streaming home for Formula 1 coverage in the country . Under the new agreement, fans in the U.S. can watch every race weekend session - including practice, qualifying, sprint races and Grand Prix events - directly through Apple TV.
How to watch Formula 1 on Apple TV
Fans in the United States can watch Formula 1 by subscribing to Apple TV's F1 coverage package, which includes access to all sessions of the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship.
The service provides:
- Live and on-demand streaming of every Grand Prix
- Full coverage of practice sessions (FP1, FP2, FP3), qualifying and sprint races
- 4K streaming with Dolby Vision and 5.1 surround sound
- Multiple live viewing feeds including onboard cameras and telemetry
The Australian Grand Prix 2026, which opens the season, is available on Apple TV on March 7 at 8 p.m. PT, with all sessions available for streaming.
Features available on Apple TV F1 coverage
Apple has introduced several advanced viewing features designed to give fans a deeper experience during races.
The platform includes up to 30 different live feeds, such as:
- Driver Tracker, providing a live map view of car positions
- Real-time telemetry and timing data
- Mixed onboard camera feeds
- Podium tracker, focusing on drivers running in the top three positions
Viewers can also use the Multiview feature, which allows them to watch up to four live feeds simultaneously, combining race broadcast, onboard cameras and data streams.
Can viewers in India watch F1 on Apple TV?
While Apple TV holds exclusive Formula 1 rights in the United States, the service does not provide live F1 broadcasts in India.
In India and several nearby countries, FanCode holds the official broadcasting rights for Formula 1, offering live streaming of all sessions through its app and website.
Fans in India can watch Formula 1 through:
- FanCode streaming service
- F1 TV subscriptions available through Formula1.com
Although Apple TV+ is available in India, Formula 1 race broadcasts on Apple TV remain geo-restricted to U.S. viewers only.
Why Apple TV's F1 deal matters
The Apple TV partnership represents a significant expansion of Formula 1's presence in the United States, where the sport has experienced rapid growth in popularity over the past few years.
By combining live races, multiple viewing angles and interactive race data, the platform aims to deliver a more immersive viewing experience for fans following the championship throughout the season.