F1’s broadcast rights in the U.S are up for renewal at the end of the year. The outcome of the deal will be critical to the sport's fortunes

ESPN's coverage of Formula 1 looks to be coming to an end with Netflix set to enter the competition to host it's races in the coming years

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Netflix is interested in becoming the new media rights partner for Formula 1 in the United States from 2026 as discussions continue over the future broadcast platform for the sport. ESPN currently

Formula 1 races will be broadcast on a new network in the United States starting in 2026. According to Puck News, ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro has informed F1 that it won’t renew its rights agreement that ends after the 2025 season.

Netflix is considering a bid for Formula One's U.S. broadcasting rights from the 2026 season, according to media reports on Friday, at a time when the streaming giant is making significant investments to grow live sports content.

With Lewis Hamilton making a move to Ferrari for 2025, coupled with a potential battle for both the Drivers’ Championship and the Constructors’ title, this season could go into the books as one for the ages.