Formula 1 on Apple TV: How to watch Australian F1 Grand Prix

The roar of engines is back, and this time, it’s streaming exclusively on Apple TV. The 2026 Formula 1 season has officially begun, with the Australian Grand Prix kicking off the global spectacle this weekend. For the first time ever in the United States, fans won’t need to scramble between cable channels or hunt down dodgy streams—every single race, practice, and qualifying session will be available live and on-demand through Apple TV.

That’s right: no more cable contracts, no more regional blackouts, and no more juggling multiple subscriptions. If you’re in the U.S., all you need is an Apple TV subscription—priced at $12.99 a month or $99 a year—and you’re in the driver’s seat for the entire season. You can even bundle it with Apple One if you’re already deep into the Apple ecosystem. Just make sure your Apple ID is set to the U.S. region and you’re physically located stateside—otherwise, the checkered flag won’t wave for you.

New to F1? No problem. Apple is offering a free seven-day trial so you can dip your toes into the high-speed world of Grand Prix racing. And if you’re just curious, all practice sessions are streaming for free outside the paywall—no subscription required. It’s the perfect excuse to see if you’re ready to commit to a full season of tire strategies, pit stops, and podium finishes.

Once you’re in, the Apple TV app becomes your all-access pass. A dedicated F1 section puts everything at your fingertips—live sessions, replays, alternate camera angles, and even driver onboard views. You can choose between the F1.TV feed or the international Sky commentary, so you can listen to your favorite voices narrate the action. On Apple TV 4K, iPad, and even the futuristic Vision Pro, you can fire up Multiview mode and watch multiple streams at once—because why settle for one angle when you can have four?

Audio lovers aren’t left out either. Tune into live radio commentary through the Radio tab in Apple Music, or follow real-time timing updates for free via the Apple Sports app. It’s F1, your way, on your terms.

For those who’ve been using F1.TV, there’s good news: you can keep your existing account and simply link it to your Apple TV subscription. No need to start from scratch—just sync and go.

Here’s the schedule for the Australian Grand Prix (all times Eastern):

– Practice One: Thursday, 8:30 PM ET
– Practice Two: Friday, 12:00 AM ET
– Practice Three: Friday, 8:30 PM ET
– Qualifying: Saturday, 12:00 AM ET
– Race: Saturday, 11:00 PM ET

Miss the live action? No worries. Every session will be available on-demand, so you can relive the drama, the overtakes, and the heartbreak whenever you want.

This is more than just a broadcast deal—it’s a seismic shift in how millions of fans in the U.S. will experience Formula 1. With Apple TV at the helm, the sport is more accessible, more immersive, and more thrilling than ever. So fire up your device, grab your racing gloves (metaphorically), and get ready—the lights are about to go out, and the 2026 F1 season is just getting started.

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