If you want to know where to watch Formula 1 in USA in 2026, there is now one answer: Apple TV. Apple took over exclusive US rights from ESPN starting with the 2026 season, covering every race, qualifying session and practice. ESPN no longer shows any races.
Here is what it costs, what you get, and how to watch the rest of the season, including the three US-area rounds in Austin, Mexico City and Las Vegas.
Apple TV price and what is included
At the time of writing an Apple TV subscription costs around $12.99 a month, or about $99 a year on the annual option. New subscribers usually get a 7-day free trial. F1 coverage is part of the normal subscription, with no extra sports tier.
- Every Grand Prix, sprint, qualifying and practice session, live and on demand
- All F1 content in 4K at no extra cost
- A dedicated F1 hub with driver onboard cameras and extra coverage
- Multiview with up to four streams at once on Apple TV 4K, iPad and Vision Pro
- F1 TV Premium included for US subscribers
F1 TV Premium is now included
F1 TV Premium, which used to be sold separately in the US, is included with a US Apple TV subscription. You link your accounts through the F1 TV app or website. F1 TV is still where you find the historical archive, pre-season testing and support series such as F2 and F3.
If you already had an F1 TV subscription, it runs until it expires and then does not renew.
Free ways to watch F1 legally
- All practice sessions stream free in the Apple TV app, no subscription needed
- Apple has made selected races free to watch in the Apple TV app
- Tubi carries free “altcasts” (alternative broadcasts) for selected races
- The 7-day Apple TV free trial can cover a race weekend you really care about
Devices: where the Apple TV app works
The Apple TV app runs on iPhone, iPad, Mac, the Apple TV 4K box, Android phones and tablets, Windows PCs, PlayStation, Xbox, many smart TVs, Roku and Fire TV, and at tv.apple.com. Multiview needs an Apple TV 4K, iPad or Vision Pro; other devices show one stream at a time.
If you are choosing hardware for race day, see our best streaming device 2026 guide. We also rank IPTV players for Apple TV if you use that box for other live TV.
Remaining 2026 races to watch
| Race | Date (race day) |
|---|---|
| Singapore Grand Prix | October 11 |
| United States Grand Prix, Austin | October 25 |
| Mexico City Grand Prix | November 1 |
| Sao Paulo Grand Prix | November 8 |
| Las Vegas Grand Prix | November 21 (Saturday night) |
| Qatar Grand Prix | November 29 |
| Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | December 6 |
All of these stream on Apple TV in the US. Check the official F1 calendar for session times in your time zone, as schedules can shift.
How to pay less: annual plan and sharing
- The annual option is not always shown at sign-up. Subscribe monthly first, then switch to annual in your subscription settings
- One Apple TV subscription can be shared with up to six people through Family Sharing
- Apple One bundles start at around $19.95 a month if you also want other Apple services
- Some students get Apple TV through the Apple Music student plan, and some mobile carriers include it
What changed from the ESPN years
Until 2025, US fans watched races on ESPN networks and could buy F1 TV Pro separately for live streams. From 2026, everything moved to one subscription: Apple TV for the broadcast, with F1 TV Premium bundled in. The result is fewer apps to juggle and 4K for every session, but there is no longer a cable channel option, so cord-cutters and cable subscribers alike need the Apple TV app.
Common questions about race-day timing
Many 2026 races run in European or Asian time zones, which means early-morning starts in the US. Because every session is available on demand in the Apple TV app, you can watch later in the day; just avoid the F1 hub and social feeds if you want to avoid spoilers. The Americas rounds in Austin, Mexico City, Sao Paulo and Las Vegas are the friendliest for US viewers, with afternoon or evening start times.
If you share the subscription with family, each person can follow their own driver onboard through the F1 hub on their own device.
Which option should you choose?
If you watch most race weekends, the Apple TV subscription is the only full option, and it now includes F1 TV Premium, which makes the price easier to justify. Casual fans can watch practice for free and dip in with the free trial or the free races Apple picks.
If you want one subscription for a wide mix of live channels beyond a single league, our IPTV Journal plan is 12 months for $89 (about $7.40 a month) with 20,000+ channels, sports and 24/7 support. Whatever you choose, check exactly what is included before you pay, and remember that exclusive league packages are sold by their official rights holders.
FAQ
Is Formula 1 still on ESPN in 2026?
No. Apple TV became the exclusive US broadcaster from the 2026 season, and ESPN no longer shows races.
How much does it cost to watch F1 in the USA?
At the time of writing an Apple TV subscription costs around $12.99 a month or about $99 a year. F1 TV Premium is included for US subscribers.
Can I watch F1 for free in the US?
All practice sessions stream free in the Apple TV app, Apple has offered selected races free, and Tubi carries free alternative broadcasts for some races. There is no free way to watch every race live.
Do I need an Apple device to watch F1?
No. The Apple TV app works on Roku, Fire TV, many smart TVs, Android, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox and in a browser. Multiview is limited to Apple TV 4K, iPad and Vision Pro.
When is the 2026 United States Grand Prix?
The United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin is on October 25, 2026, followed by Las Vegas on November 21.
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