Streaming Wars Intensify as Formula 1 Exclusivity Shifts to Apple TV Platform
The streaming landscape faces another major shift as Formula 1 racing moves exclusively to Apple TV beginning in 2026. YouTube TV subscribers will lose access to F1 content under a new five-year contract reportedly worth approximately $750 million, marking another significant content loss for the streaming service.
Major Sports Rights Shift in Streaming Industry
The streaming media landscape is undergoing another significant transformation as Formula 1 racing content moves exclusively to Apple TV, leaving YouTube TV subscribers without access to the popular motorsport. According to reports from 9to5Google, the broadcasting rights for Formula 1 events will become exclusive to Apple TV starting with the 2026 season and continuing for the next five years.