For 2026, F1’s US coverage moved to Apple TV – so that’s the official home for every Grand Prix. You can watch there, or with an all-in-one service like BoomTV that carries the sports channels in one app, with a free trial. Here’s how to watch F1 in the US after the move, plus race-weekend timing and setup.
If you went looking for the race and couldn’t find it in the usual place, you’re not alone – F1’s US home changed for 2026. Here’s where it lives now and the simplest way to catch every session.
What changed with F1 in 2026
Formula 1’s US media rights moved to Apple TV for the 2026 season, taking races off the previous broadcaster. It’s a clean home for the sport, but a new place to look if you were used to the old setup. You can check the calendar on the 2026 F1 season overview.
The official way to watch
Apple TV now carries the full season on a subscription – practice, qualifying and the races. If F1 is the only thing you follow, that works. The friction is when you also want other motorsport and the rest of your sports without stacking separate apps.
The all-in-one alternative: BoomTV
Instead of one app for F1 and more for everything else, BoomTV carries the live sports channels in a single app on any device, with a free trial to confirm race coverage first. It pairs with our wider motorsport streaming guide and the watch-every-sport hub.
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Race-weekend timing
Because F1 races across time zones worldwide, most US broadcasts land in the morning or early afternoon – some very early for European and Middle East rounds, more relaxed for the Americas and Asia-Pacific races. Set your setup up before lights-out so you’re not scrambling at race start.
Best device for race day
- Firestick or Apple TV on the main TV for the full-screen experience.
- Android boxes and smart TVs – install the app and sign in.
- Phones and tablets – for early-morning races from bed or on the move.
Sprint weekends and the full calendar
2026 keeps the expanded sprint format, so several rounds pack in a Friday sprint qualifying, a Saturday sprint, then the main qualifying and Grand Prix – more live sessions to catch across the weekend. That’s exactly where a single setup pays off: instead of hunting for each session, practice through to the chequered flag lives in one place. Miss a session live and a full-season setup usually lets you pick it back up, so a busy sprint weekend doesn’t mean choosing which session to watch.
FAQ
How can I watch F1 in the US in 2026?
US coverage moved to Apple TV; watch there, or via an all-in-one service like BoomTV with a free trial.
Did F1 move to Apple TV?
Yes – for 2026, F1’s US rights moved to Apple TV.
Can I watch F1 without cable?
Yes – it streams entirely online now; you just need a device and a service that carries it.
What time are races in the US?
Mostly morning or early afternoon US time due to the international calendar.
Best device for F1?
A Firestick or Apple TV on the main TV; phones for early races on the go.
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