# Apple TV Offers Free F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Coverage US viewers can access full race weekend coverage without an active subscription. - **Source:** [Motorsport.com – F1](https://www.motorsport.com/f1) - **Published:** 2026-11-09 - **Topic:** [sports](https://brifing.si/c/sports) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/2815eb64-6c5f-4385-8cd5-cc399e5dba0b ## Free Access Strategy Apple TV has confirmed that the upcoming Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix will be available to stream for free in the United States. Viewers do not need an active subscription to access the live coverage. This initiative allows fans to watch every on-track session, starting from Thursday evening practice through Saturday. ## Broadcasting Partnership Expansion This move follows F1's announcement of a five-year deal naming Apple as the exclusive United States broadcast partner starting in 2026. Replacing ESPN, this transition marks a significant shift in how American audiences consume racing content. The partnership includes collaborative efforts with IMAX for watch parties and Netflix for documentary content. ## Viewing Platform Mechanics To access the live stream, users must navigate to the dedicated Formula 1 section within the Apple TV application. The Las Vegas Grand Prix features its own specific landing page on the platform. This streamlined interface ensures that fans can easily locate the race weekend content without navigating complex menu structures or paywalls. ## Weekend Schedule Details The on-track action begins on Thursday, November 19, with the first practice session at 4:30pm PT, followed by the second session at 8pm PT. Friday continues with the third practice at 4:30pm PT and qualifying at 8pm PT. These sessions lead directly into the main grand prix event held on Saturday night. ## Triple-Header Season Finale The Las Vegas Grand Prix serves as the opening event of the final triple-header of the 2026 season. Following this race, the championship concludes with scheduled rounds in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. This intense final stretch of the calendar is critical for teams looking to secure their positions in the standings. ## Championship Standings Context While Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes have already secured both the drivers' and constructors' titles, the competition remains fierce for lower positions. Max Verstappen currently holds second place in the drivers' standings with 279 points, closely trailed by George Russell, Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, and Lando Norris, all fighting for the remaining podium spots. ## Constructors' Battle Dynamics Ferrari currently occupies second place in the constructors' standings with 510 points. Red Bull follows in third with 415 points, while McLaren sits in fourth with 398 points. These teams are utilizing the final races to maximize their point totals, which directly impacts their financial distributions and overall standing for the season. ## Strategic Media Integration By offering free access to select races like Las Vegas and the Bahrain Grand Prix, Apple aims to grow its F1 audience base. This strategy leverages the platform's existing ecosystem to integrate sports broadcasting with other media ventures. It represents a calculated effort to establish dominance in the competitive US sports streaming market. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/apple-tv-confirms-free-f1-las-vegas-grand-prix-coverage-how-to-watch-in-the-us/10873443/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._