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Oscar Piastri of Australia races for the McLaren Formula 1 Team during the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at the Marina Bay Street Circuit on Oct. 5, 2025. Photo: George Hitchens/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

Apple and Formula 1 on Friday announced a five-year media rights deal that will bring all races exclusively to Apple TV in the United States, beginning in 2026.

Why it matters: The deal, which is reportedly valued at roughly $140 million annually, represents a significant milestone in F1's evolution and growth in the U.S.