Apple TV Is the Home of Formula 1 and here's the Full 2026 Schedule

Apple TV is the exclusive U.S. broadcast home of Formula 1 for the 2026 season, replacing ESPN under a five year agreement announced last October. Every practice, qualifying, Sprint, and Grand Prix is now available through the standard Apple TV subscription.

The 2026 season opened with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on March 6 to 8 and runs through the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from December 4 to 6. The original calendar called for 24 rounds, but the cancellations of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix in April have reduced the season to 22 races.

How the Apple TV deal works

Apple's agreement with Formula 1 covers the United States only and runs through the 2030 season. Reports place the value at roughly $140 to $150 million per year, a significant step up from ESPN's previous deal, which was reportedly worth around $85 to $90 million annually.

Coverage is included with the standard Apple TV subscription at $12.99 per month, with no additional add on required. Apple has described the F1 broadcasts as ad free.

Select races and all practice sessions are also available for free in the Apple TV app, which gives non subscribers a way to sample the broadcasts. Live standings and race updates appear in the Apple Sports app.

F1 TV Premium is included

F1 TV Premium, the sport's direct to consumer streaming service, remains available in the U.S. exclusively through Apple TV and is included with the standard Apple TV subscription at no extra cost. Subscribers can also continue to use the F1 TV website and apps by logging in with their Apple credentials.

The integration means longtime F1 TV subscribers in the U.S. retain access to driver onboard cameras, data overlays, and archive content without paying a separate fee. F1 TV's coverage of Formula 2, Formula 3, F1 Academy, and the Porsche Supercup is also included through the same subscription.

Broadcast features and quality

Apple's coverage is presented in 4K with Dolby Vision and 5.1 surround sound, a first for Formula 1 viewers. Multiview support on Apple TV 4K, iPad, and Vision Pro allows subscribers to watch the main broadcast alongside driver onboard feeds and data streams simultaneously.

Viewers also have access to Sky Sports broadcasts as an alternate feed during race weekends. Full replays, highlights, and the spoiler free Race in 30 condensed recaps are available after each session.

Drive to Survive and F1 The Movie

Season 8 of Drive to Survive, which covers the 2025 championship, is available on both Netflix and Apple TV for the first time. The Netflix series previously aired only on its original platform.

F1 The Movie, the Apple Original Film starring Brad Pitt, made its streaming debut on Apple TV on December 12, 2025. The film grossed over $629 million at the global box office and was the highest grossing original feature of 2025.

The 2026 calendar

The 2026 season visits 21 countries across five continents. Six rounds feature the Sprint format: China, Miami, Canada, Great Britain, the Netherlands, and Singapore. The season closes with a triple header in Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi.

The full schedule of the 22 confirmed rounds is below. Australia, China, Japan, and Miami have already been run as of mid May.

Round 1, Australian Grand Prix

March 6 to 8 — Albert Park, Melbourne

Round 2, Chinese Grand Prix (Sprint)

March 13 to 15 — Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai

Round 3, Japanese Grand Prix

March 27 to 29 — Suzuka International Racing Course, Suzuka

Round 4, Miami Grand Prix (Sprint)

May 1 to 3 — Miami International Autodrome, Miami Gardens, Florida

⭐️ Round 5, Canadian Grand Prix (Sprint)

May 22 to 24 — Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal

Round 6, Monaco Grand Prix

June 5 to 7 — Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo

Round 7, Spanish Grand Prix

June 12 to 14 — Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona

Round 8, Austrian Grand Prix

June 26 to 28 — Red Bull Ring, Spielberg

Round 9, British Grand Prix (Sprint)

July 3 to 5 — Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone

Round 10, Belgian Grand Prix

July 17 to 19 — Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot

Round 11, Hungarian Grand Prix

July 24 to 26 — Hungaroring, Mogyoród

Round 12, Dutch Grand Prix (Sprint)

August 21 to 23 — Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort

Round 13, Italian Grand Prix

September 4 to 6 — Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza

Round 14, Madrid Grand Prix

September 11 to 13 — Madring Circuit, Madrid

Round 15, Azerbaijan Grand Prix

September 25 to 26 — Baku City Circuit, Baku

Round 16, Singapore Grand Prix (Sprint)

October 9 to 11 — Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore

Round 17, United States Grand Prix

October 23 to 25 — Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas

Round 18, Mexico City Grand Prix

October 30 to November 1 — Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City

Round 19, São Paulo Grand Prix

November 6 to 8 — Autódromo José Carlos Pace, São Paulo

Round 20, Las Vegas Grand Prix

November 19 to 21 — Las Vegas Strip Circuit, Las Vegas

Round 21, Qatar Grand Prix

November 27 to 29 — Lusail International Circuit, Lusail

Round 22, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

December 4 to 6 — Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi

What was cancelled

The Bahrain Grand Prix, originally scheduled for April 10 to 12 at the Bahrain International Circuit, and the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, originally scheduled for April 17 to 19 in Jeddah, were both cancelled earlier this year due to the Middle East crisis. Neither race was replaced on the calendar, leaving a five week gap between the Japanese Grand Prix in March and the Miami Grand Prix in May.

Reports have suggested Liberty Media has discussed potential rescheduling for one or both races later in the year, but no announcement has been made. The 2026 season currently stands as a 22 race calendar.

Looking ahead

Apple has said additional production details and broadcast features will be announced during the season. Eddy Cue, Apple's senior vice president of services, has previously expressed hope that the F1 partnership will continue beyond the initial five year term. The current agreement covers the U.S. market only, but Apple is widely expected to pursue similar exclusive arrangements in other regions when current rights deals expire.