Apple Wins Formula One US Streaming Rights, Besting ESPN

The F1 Grand Prix of Singapore on Oct. 5.
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By Hannah Miller

October 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM UTC

Updated on

October 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM UTC

Apple Inc. secured exclusive television rights to Formula One races in the US, adding to a sports streaming slate that already includes Major League Soccer and Major League Baseball.

The iPhone maker struck a five-year deal starting in 2026 with F1 owner Liberty Media Corp., according to a statement Friday. Walt Disney Co.’s ESPN had been the broadcaster of F1 in the US.