Apple and Formula 1 Ink Five-Year Exclusive U.S. Streaming Deal Worth About $750 Million

sportswashing petroleum and theocratic dictatorships, no thanks.

My level of excitement for this announcement is mirrored by Tim Apple’s excitement for Formula 1.

Starting next year, Apple TV will deliver all Formula 1 practice, qualifying, Sprint sessions and Grands Prix races to U.S. subscribers as part of their $12.99/month subscription. The F1 broadcasts will be available in English and Spanish. In addition, a “select” number of races as well as all practice sessions will be available for free in the Apple TV app (no subscription required) throughout the Formula 1 season.

The Apple-F1 deal goes beyond streaming on Apple TV. Apple said it will “amplify” the sport across Apple News, Apple Maps, Apple Music and Apple Fitness+, and will promote Formula 1 in its physical Apple Stores. The free Apple Sports app for iPhone will feature live updates for every qualifying, Sprint and race for each Grand Prix across the season, with real-time leaderboards, season driver and constructor standings; the app also will let you follow F1 on the iPhone lock screen and Apple will introduce a designated F1 widget for the smartphone’s home screen.