Apple TV is bringing Formula 1 to the IMAX – for real this time
Five F1 races will be shown in IMAX cinemas across the United States following a deal with Apple TV.
The Apple TV streaming service has announced a partnership with IMAX to show some of this year’s F1 races at the biggest screens in the United States.
Apple TV has the rights to show Formula 1 in the United States, starting with the forthcoming 2026 season – and it won’t charge anything more beyond the Apple TV subscription fee. However, if F1 super fans would like a little something more immersive, five races will be shown at IMAX across the country. The races are Silverstone, Miami, Monaco, Monza and Austin to be specific.
Apple is hot on F1 at the moment and is believed to be chasing global exclusivity as various territories as rights come up for grabs, including the UK which has an agreement with Sky Sports.
Apple has also enjoyed the smash hit F1: The Movie which is up for multiple oscars this year – including Best Picture, Best Sound, Best Visual Effects and Best Film Editing.
“F1 is a rapidly growing force in sports and culture in the US, and by bringing F1 on Apple TV live to IMAX theatres nationwide, we’re delivering the energy and excitement to even more screens in a truly immersive way,” said Oliver Schusser, Apple’s vice president of music, sports, and Beats.
“We’re excited to collaborate with IMAX to expand access to F1 on Apple TV and give fans across the U.S. a powerful new way to experience the speed and spectacle that the sport delivers.”
The races will be available at more than fifty IMAX locations around the United States. Here are the dates:
Miami Grand Prix – 3 May, 2026
Monaco Grand Prix – 7 June, 2026
British Grand Prix (Silverstone) – 5 July, 2026
Italian Grand Prix (Monza) – 6 September, 2026
United States Grand Prix (Austin) – 25 October, 2026
Chris Smith
