The Grid Shifts: Apple Captures Exclusive F1 US TV Rights in $140M Streamer Bet
Formula 1 has officially cut the cord on U.S. linear television. In a monumental deal that reshapes the sports media landscape, Apple secured the exclusive U.S. broadcast rights for the Formula 1 World Championship, beginning with the 2026 season. The five-year, $750 million agreement , valued at an average of $140 million per year, is a decisive victory for the tech giant over traditional broadcasters and a clear statement of its ambition to dominate the premium live sports streaming...