The new dedicated F1 channel has appeared in the Apple TV app, starting on February 16. Users in the United States can now see a dedicated Formula 1 item in the navigation bar, next to the existing Apple TV Originals and MLS tabs.
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This channel is where Apple TV app subscribers will be able to stream all the races, starting with the Melbourne Grand Prix on March 8. F1 is now included in the basic Apple TV subscription in the United States ($12.99 per month or $99 per year).
For the living room versions of the app, you can find the dedicated Formula 1 section in the navigation bar. On tv.apple.com, it's available as a quick link in the header. On iPhone, there's an F1 channel shortcut in the Search tab.
The Formula 1 Hall will feature quick links to past and upcoming race sessions, as well as complementary content. Currently, the channel features clips from historic races at Albert Park to help build excitement ahead of the Grand Prix on March 8.
It displays the upcoming weekend's schedule, such as times for practice, qualifying, and the season-opening Grand Prix.
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Apple TV app users will be able to get a taste of the sport for free, with free streaming of all practices throughout the season. Select game weekends will also be available to watch in their entirety behind the Apple TV paywall.
Streaming all 24 games of the 2026 season requires an Apple TV subscription, which can be obtained directly, through the Apple One, as a free benefit of the Apple Music Student Plan, through carrier promotional packages or other means.
An Apple TV subscription also includes access to the F1.TV premium at no additional charge, available through the F1.TV app and website experiences.
Expect more details about Apple-specific Formula 1 production enhancements in the coming weeks, ahead of the first race.
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This marks the start of a five-year partnership between Apple and F1 in the United States. If successful, Apple may look to strike similar broadcasting deals in other regions of the world.
