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Investing.com -- Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares rose nearly 1% on Friday after the company announced a five-year partnership with Formula One (NASDAQ:FWONA) that will bring all F1 races exclusively to Apple TV in the United States beginning in 2026.
The deal builds on Apple’s relationship with Formula 1 following the success of "F1 The Movie," which has become the highest-grossing sports movie of all time, generating $629 million at the global box office.
Under the agreement, Apple TV will provide comprehensive coverage of Formula 1, including all practice sessions, qualifying, Sprint sessions, and Grands Prix to subscribers. Select races and practice sessions will be available for free in the Apple TV app throughout the season.
Apple will also promote Formula 1 content across its ecosystem, including Apple News, Apple Maps, Apple Music, and Apple Fitness+. The Apple Sports app will feature live updates for every qualifying session, Sprint, and race, with real-time leaderboards and season standings.
F1 TV Premium will continue to be available in the U.S. but only via an Apple TV subscription, where it will be included at no additional cost for subscribers.
"We’re thrilled to expand our relationship with Formula 1 and offer Apple TV subscribers in the U.S. front-row access to one of the most exciting and fastest-growing sports on the planet," said Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Services.
Stefano Domenicali, Formula 1’s president and CEO, added that the partnership would help "maximize our growth potential in the U.S. with the right content and innovative distribution channels."
F1 The Movie, starring Brad Pitt, will make its global streaming debut on Apple TV on December 12, 2025. The film has received an "A" CinemaScore and a 97 percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Formula 1 has seen significant growth in the United States, with its U.S. fanbase reaching 52 million in 2024. According to the 2025 Global F1 Fan Survey, 47 percent of new U.S. Formula 1 fans who have been following the sport for five years or less are aged 18-24, and over half are female.
Additional details about production and product enhancements will be announced in the coming months.