In a major shift for motorsports streaming, Formula 1 is leaving YouTube TV for an exclusive arrangement with Apple TV+. The transition, set to begin with the 2026 season, represents another significant content loss for Google’s streaming platform as competition for premium sports rights intensifies.
Streaming Service Content Wars Intensify
The battle for premium streaming content has claimed another victim as YouTube TV subscribers will soon lose access to Formula 1 coverage. According to reports from 9to5Google, the racing sport is moving exclusively to Apple TV+ beginning with the 2026 season, marking another significant content departure from Google’s streaming platform.