Ahead of the season starting, the Formula 1 channel has popped up in the Apple TV app — and you can’t edit, move, or delete it.
Apple’s push for sports-related content continues. Following the success of the “F1” movie and talk of a possible sequel, the iPhone maker has now updated the Apple TV application in preparation for the upcoming 2026 Formula 1 season.
As part of Apple’s partnership with Formula 1, all races will be available at no extra cost to Apple TV subscribers in the United States. Apple acquired the rights to Formula 1 content back in October 2025, and now there’s a Formula 1 channel in the Apple TV app.
For users of the Apple TV streaming device or app on iPad or Mac, the new Formula 1 element is located in the sidebar, near the existing Major League Soccer tab. It is odd that Apple didn’t instead turn the MLS tab into a “Sports” tab to align it with more of their initiatives, but separate tabs mean more direct exposure for each sport.
iPhone users can see the new section advertised in the Home tab or Search tab. The Formula 1 shortcut cannot be edited, moved, or deleted, meaning it’s present for all Apple TV users running iOS 26 or later.
At the time of writing, the Formula 1 element lets users view Albert Park circuit races from prior seasons. Additionally, it offers easy access to bonus content, pre-season videos, and gives users the ability to pre-add races to their Apple TV Up Next.
It also displays the full schedule for the 2026 Formula 1 season, which starts on March 8 with the Melbourne Grand Prix.