F1 Live | Huge F1 deal happening in America? Was Marko a part of Horner's dismissal?

American fans may soon have to switch their TV coverage if they wish to continue watching Formula 1 in the United States, as there may soon be a change in providers. According to American news outlet Puck, Apple has offered Liberty Media $150 million per year for rights to broadcast F1 in the USA. Apple already owns the rights to both Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer. 

Currently, Apple offers twice as much as ESPN, and with the American fan base growing, Apple is wanting in. F1: The Movie has been a great success for Apple as well, grossing over $350 million worldwide. 

The United Kingdom already has a broadcast rights holder in Sky Sports, but in America, fans can watch it on ESPN or F1 TV. Could that be changing soon?

According to a German news outlet, BILD, Helmut Marko was present in the meetings that discussed Christian Horner being let go. Marko participated in a Zoom meeting with Oliver Mintzlaff, Chalerm Yoovidhya, and Mark Mateschitz, during which Mintzlaff shared information about dismissing Horner. This Zoom meeting took place on 7 July. The next day, Marko was with Mintzlaff as they finalised the decision. 

That is not all BILD has reported. They also mentioned that Horner had been pressured into relinquishing his role of marketing responsibility at Racing Bulls earlier in the season.