Imagine this: It’s a lazy Sunday morning, you are sipping your coffee, and checking the channels in search of the roar of F1.. But… nothing. No ESPN. No ABC. Rather, it is hidden behind a login screen on Apple TV+, awaiting subscription. That is the very truth in 2026 , when Formula 1 will be the first big sport in the U.S. to become streaming-only.

Now, you might wonder: why is this such a big deal? The answer lies in how other major U.S. leagues handle broadcasting. Most of them use hybrid models, mixing traditional TV with streaming platforms:

NFL: CBS, NBC, FOX, plus Amazon Prime Video

NBA: ESPN, TNT, ABC, with NBA League Pass for streaming

MLS: Apple TV+ streaming along with traditional TV

MLB: Regional sports networks, ESPN, FOX, plus MLB.TV

Therefore, F1 is cutting the co

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