A new era begins this year when Apple TV becomes the home of Formula 1 races in the United States. Yet, fans will not have to stay at home to watch some of these events. They can head to the IMAX.
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According to a press release, five Grands Prix will be broadcast across "at least" 50 IMAX locations. The exact locations and ticket pricing information will not be available until the spring.
F1 fans who take advantage of this deal will enjoy a unique experience as they take in races on a roughly 72-foot screen. They will be able to see every detail as Oracle Red Bull Racing competes as a Ford-powered team and Cadillac Formula 1 Team completes its inaugural season.
- Miami Grand Prix - May 3, 2026
- Monaco Grand Prix - June 7, 2026
- British Grand Prix (Silverstone) - July 5, 2026
- Italian Grand Prix (Monza) - Sept. 6, 2026
- United States Grand Prix (Austin) - Oct. 25, 2026
"F1 is a rapidly growing force in sports and culture in the US, and by bringing F1 on Apple TV live to IMAX theaters 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.
This collaboration follows the release of the wildly successful, "F1: The Movie." Director Joseph Kosinski and his crew shot this Brad Pitt-led blockbuster entirely on IMAX-certified digital cameras. The film then brought in $97.6 million in worldwide IMAX locations.
A sequel to "F1: The Movie" remains possible. F1 executive Ian Holmes said in November that the global racing series is "keen to explore" a sequel, but he noted that the timing would need to be right for this to happen.
Specifically, the new regulations in the series would lead to changes with the cars. F1 would not want to have the cars on track and those in the film be different.
