'One winner emerges in titanic Formula One battle'

A recent Puck newsletter by John Ourand, the Cupertino-based company is reportedly close to finalising a deal to stream Formula 1 events on the Apple TV+ app.

The announcement, the report suggests, could be made during the next round of the season at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin — the second of three American races on this year’s calendar.

The current rights holder in the United States, ESPN, should the reports hold water, would finish out the 2025 season before handing over the broadcasting reins to Apple starting next year.

As for the financial details, the American tech giant was reportedly willing to spend around $140 million per season, compared to the $90 million currently paid by ESPN.

It remains to be seen whether the deal, should it be finalised as rumoured, will grant Apple exclusive broadcasting rights, or if Formula 1 will continue to air races simultaneously through its own F1 TV platform.

Last June 25, F1: The Movie premiered in cinemas worldwide. The film, co-produced by Lewis Hamilton and directed by Joe Kosinski, starred Brad Pitt (as Sonny Hayes) and Damson Idris (as Joshua Pierce) in the leading roles.

The movie proved to be a major box-office success, marking the Hollywood star’s highest-grossing film to date, surpassing other iconic titles such as World War Z (2013).

More than three months after its release, here’s how much the film has grossed worldwide — further proof that Formula 1 continues to invest heavily in the U.S. market, already showcased by the three races on the calendar in Miami, Austin and Las Vegas.