Netflix and Apple TV have announced a collaboration to expand Formula 1 access for U.S. audiences in 2026. Season 8 of the docuseries Drive to Survive premiered on both platforms, covering the 2025 championship. Apple TV will serve as the exclusive U.S. broadcaster for the live F1 season, while Netflix will stream the Canadian Grand Prix.
Formula 1 fans in the United States will have enhanced viewing options starting in 2026 through a new partnership between Netflix and Apple TV. For the first time, the popular docuseries Formula 1: Drive to Survive will stream across both platforms in the U.S., with Season 8 debuting on February 27. This season provides a behind-the-scenes look at the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship, marking the 75th anniversary of the sport.
The series documents a season of rising pressure and shifting dynamics on the grid, where six rookies joined the 10 teams and 20 drivers competing for podiums and titles. It highlights major moments from 2025, both on and off the track, amid preparations for significant regulation changes set to arrive in 2026.
Apple TV steps in as the exclusive U.S. broadcaster for the 2026 Formula 1 season, beginning live coverage on March 5. Netflix complements this by adding live race streaming to its offerings, specifically airing the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix from May 22 to 24 in the United States. According to Netflix, the partnership represents a major shift in how sports reach audiences, building on the docuseries' role in introducing new viewers to Formula 1 while serving dedicated fans with weekend race access.
This expanded distribution aims to bring audiences closer to the sport's rivalries and high-stakes action, combining documentary-style storytelling with live broadcasts.
