Apple TV subscribers simply acquired a brand new dwell channel without cost

Apple is off to the races once more. After securing the US broadcast rights to F1 racing in October (succeeding ESPN’s protection), the tech large is lastly revving its engines to stream the 2026 racing season with a brand-new devoted channel on Apple TV.

As of this week, US customers can see a chosen Method 1 possibility of their Apple TV apps, whether or not they’re on their cellular gadgets or scrolling of their lounge. Included with the bottom Apple TV subscription ($13 monthly or $99 per 12 months), the hub options the upcoming Melbourne Grand Prix on March 8, sources to maintain you “up to the mark,” 2025 highlights, upcoming occasions, and extra.

It is an incredible first have a look at what Apple’s protection will entail for the 2026 season and the five-year broadcast contract forward. This is what you might want to know.

The Method 1 channel on Apple TV

Find out how to entry it and what’s free

The Method 1 channel is dwell on Apple TV on each the cellular and TV apps. In your cellphone, underneath the Apple TV tab, there needs to be a brand new banner referred to as Go Time: Method 1 on Apple TV, or you’ll be able to entry it by way of the shortcut within the Search tab. In your TV, the brand new channel will seem within the sidebar.

If you happen to’re already subscribed to Apple TV, you will have entry to all 24 races, apply classes, and extra inside the channel. If you happen to aren’t subscribed, you’ll be able to nonetheless watch apply classes and a few upcoming races — although Apple hasn’t introduced which of them will probably be free.

Basically, the channel is an informational hub the place every little thing you might want to know in regards to the sport lives — from the 2026 schedule to previous race highlights and different normal sources. A bit referred to as ‘Occasion Schedule: Sky Sports activities’ lists all of the upcoming apply classes and races for the 2026 season.

What if I’ve an F1 TV subscription already?

You will avoid wasting money

If you happen to’re already an F1 fan who’s been paying for a Premium F1 TV subscription ($129 worth per 12 months), I’ve excellent news: you’ll be able to hyperlink your paid Apple TV subscription to your F1.TV account and save that cash as a substitute of paying for each. You’ll be able to hyperlink your accounts by going to F1’s web site here and clicking Activate.

The partnership is very worthwhile as a result of F1 TV itself is an excellent richer library for tremendous followers, with behind-the-scenes content material, interviews, in-depth analyses, and even dwell listens to completely different groups’ radio chatter.