Apple officially announces deal to become U.S. home of F1
“2026 marks a transformative new era for Formula 1."
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NASCAR continues historic viewership lows as F1 draws closer
NASCAR viewership numbers plummeted further at New Hampshire with F1 ratings closing in their rearview mirror.
TNT Sports still interested in UFC and F1 rights despite WBD split
"We'll see if anything materializes."
Apple’s F1 bid reportedly between $150m and $200m
The price is "far beyond" what ESPN can afford, per Puck's Dylan Byers.
ESPN tracking for record F1 ratings as circuit searches for rights partner
Formula One races are averaging 1.3 million viewers across ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC, up 7% versus the same point last year.
Apple submits bid for F1 media rights in United States
ESPN and others remain in the mix.
Brad Pitt shares love of making sports movies on ‘New Heights’ Podcast
"I love a sports movie when they work … It’s the greatest."
Keanu Reeves to present docuseries on Cadillac’s F1 team journey
"Our goal with the docuseries is to bring audiences into the heart of this journey and showcase what it takes to participate in one of the most exclusive sports arenas in the world."
ESPN showing ‘little interest’ in raising F1 rights fees, per report
Some signs are pointing towards Apple TV+ as a contender for the circuit's rights.
‘F1’ is a Brad Pitt vehicle that takes too many familiar turns
ESPN still interested in UFC and F1 rights, per report
However, the network might pare back its inventory on both.
F1 Miami Grand Prix sees ratings drop by nearly 30%
The viewership drop off may be cause for concern regarding the circuit's upcoming media rights negotiations.
How Matt Gallagher and Tommy Bellingham created a new kind of Formula One community with ‘P1’
Media companies reportedly ‘lukewarm’ on Formula One rights
The circuit is reportedly seeking between $150 million and $180 million per year.
TNT Sports eyeing UFC and F1 media rights
"UFC is a fantastic property and has piqued our interest. Formula One, as well."
Apple drops official trailer for ‘F1’ starring Brad Pitt
The film will hit theaters on June 27, 2025
F1 could double US TV rights revenue in next contract
F1 television rights in the USA could double from what ESPN is currently paying for the racing league's next contract.
ESPN will not renew Formula 1 rights, per report
NBC and Netflix are the leading candidates to pickup the package.
Netflix reportedly considering bid for Formula 1 rights
ESPN currently airs races in the United States.
Formula 1’s Las Vegas Grand Prix shifts to earlier start time
The race will now begin two hours earlier than in previous years.
‘Texas Takeover’ coverage of Texas-Georgia and Formula 1 showcased ‘the power of ESPN’
Max Verstappen sentenced to FIA community service after swearing at press conference
Reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen has already got hit with discipline by the stewards after the FIA pledged to crack down on swearing.
FIA president wants F1 drivers to stop swearing because they sound like rappers
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem doesn't want F1 drivers swearing because it makes them sound too much like rappers. Seriously.
First trailer for Brad Pitt’s ‘F1’ movie released
We now have our first look at 'F1.'
Brad Pitt F1 movie to be titled ‘F1’
Simple enough.