Apple Announces Partnership With Formula 1 for Exclusive US Coverage

[mattyj2001]

This. Weird if F1TV is made free for Apple TV subscribers..that's at least $60/yearly being lost by them.

Apple plunked down a few dump trucks full of money for the rights, and now F1TV doesn't have to worry about advertising to try to get fickle Americans (I'm American) to subscribe, deal with ROI and unpredictable revenue year to year, etc.

We also don't know what infrastructure they use in the states to stream, and what that costs them.

Take the money and run, let Apple deal with it.

 

[oldwatery]

From what I understand Apple TV will include F1 TV Premium with no extra charge. You will no longer be able to buy F1TV as a standalone. They will thus use the world feed provided by F1. So if you subscribe to Apple TV and F1TV this is a huge savings. But if you do not use ATV then it’s going to cost more per year for your racing fix. They will not be adding any cameras or other stuff to the cars. But I do fear that Tim will not be able to keep his greedy hands off some potential additional dollars once this has launched so fully expect a price rise or additional fee some time in the future. Hope I’m wrong.

 

[steve09090]

Just please keep the Sky Sports commentary, one way or another. Based on their MLB production, I have no confidence in Apple’s ability to staff with personalities I want to listen to.

I could go a race or 24 without the constant bowing down at the feet to Lando Norris. Its pathetic.

 

[OGdrknight]

This explains the latest price increase for Apple TV. However, this addition will compel me to subscribe annually to Apple TV’s streaming service. I anticipate that Apple will experience a significant increase in subscribers!

 

[Paulie Paulie Paulie]

Apple and Formula 1 today announced a five-year partnership that brings all F1 races exclusively to Apple TV in the United States beginning next year.

The partnership allows Apple TV to provide comprehensive coverage of Formula 1, including all practice, qualifying, Sprint sessions, and Grands Prix. Select races and all practice sessions will also be available for free in the Apple TV app throughout the course of the season. Eddy Cue, Apple's senior vice president of Services, said:



Apple also said it plans to "amplify" the sport across Apple News, Apple Maps, Apple Music, and Apple Fitness+. The Apple Sports app will feature live updates for every qualifying, Sprint, and race for each Grand Prix across the season, along with real-time leaderboards, season driver and constructor standings, Live Activities, and widgets.

The partnership builds on Apple's relationship with Formula 1 following the success of Apple Original Films' blockbuster "F1 The Movie," which it says is the highest-grossing sports movie of all time.

Apple says that further information on production details, product enhancements, and new ways to enjoy F1 content across Apple products and services will be announced over the coming months.

Article Link: Apple Announces Partnership With Formula 1 for Exclusive US Coverage

For formula 1 fans in the US this is a big deal; once abc/espn loses tv coverage in a sport, they basically abandon it. Try finding today’s F1 Sprint Race (US Grand Prix precursor) on tv. ESPN will promote darts and WNBA, but ignore MLB because they no longer have a TV contract.

 

[hasanahmad]

Where are you hearing this?

Blackmagic developer circles

 

[sahajesh]

Blackmagic developer circles

I hope so - would make the Vision Pro worthwhile.

 

[tivoboy]

This explains the latest price increase for Apple TV. However, this addition will compel me to subscribe annually to Apple TV’s streaming service. I anticipate that Apple will experience a significant increase in subscribers!

It’s possible but everyone every streaming company has been increasing pricing in the past 6-12 months by multiple integers.. so a 3$ increase per month doesn’t seem like a way to pay for this F1 deal.. they DO lose money overall on Apple TV+ (reportedly) but with quality content and the many award wins, and the F1 movie success both by viewers and financial probably merits a price increase MORE than many other streamers who are raising price and not really investing in content creation or features much. Netflix has proven the model, SPEND on content, both created and purchased and viewers will follow and CHURM will go down.

 

[lotones]

Re: Verstappen, not this year ...

yep, so perfect timing to be able to watch F1 again... 😏

 

[Genelec8341]

Awesome news!
I had an annual sub to "F1 basic" in 2024 and didn't renew for the 2025 season.

I will definitely get an annual ATV sub next month, and with my Apple Card enjoy the deep discount from $99 to $96.03!