Formula 1 racing will be available to US audiences on both Apple TV and Netflix starting this season, as the two streaming giants forge an unusual partnership to distribute content related to the sport. The collaboration, announced February 26, 2026, will see Netflix stream live coverage of the Canadian Grand Prix in May, while Apple TV will carry the latest season of the docuseries Drive to Survive.
The agreement marks a significant shift in Formula 1 broadcasting in the United States, where Apple recently secured a five-year deal, reportedly worth just under $150 million annually, to become the primary broadcaster. This deal ended ESPN’s long-running coverage, which had achieved a record average of 1.32 million viewers in its final year.
The cross-streaming arrangement is intended to broaden the reach of Formula 1, particularly as it transitions away from traditional linear television. “I do believe that the reach that we’re going to have through the streaming platform, through Apple, will be even bigger in the future and This proves what we want to test in a market that is more mature than the others,” said Formula One president and chief executive Stefano Domenicali. He added that the Apple partnership would “allow us to enter in the houses of other people in a different way, in great quality that is very vital for us.”
Netflix, which has seen success with Drive to Survive – the series garnered 10.4 million views in the first half of 2025 – is also expanding its live sports offerings, having added NFL, Major League Baseball and the FIFA Women’s World Cup to its programming. The streaming service noted that live sports events drove “disproportionate excitement and signups” in the fourth quarter of 2025, contributing to a global subscriber base exceeding 325 million.
The decision to debut the shared streaming arrangement with the Canadian Grand Prix presents a potential scheduling conflict, as the race falls on the same day as the Indianapolis 500. While the IndyCar race is scheduled to initiate approximately three hours before the Formula 1 event, any delays due to inclement weather could lead to overlap in coverage.
