F1 TV has announced a series of updates for the 2026 Formula 1 season broadcast, including an expansion of the presentation team, new technological features, and regional expansion. The changes accompany the new phase of the category under the updated technical regulations and reflect the global growth of the sport.
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The platform will continue to broadcast live all GPs, Sprint races, qualifying sessions, and free practice in 4K Ultra HD/HDR. Junior and support categories, such as Formula 2, Formula 3, F1 Academy, and the Porsche Supercup, also remain in the programming.
Among the main updates is the launch of F1 Live commentary, aimed at the Latin American audience, with coverage adapted to the regional audience. The platform has also started offering commentary in Japanese and a fully localized interface in the language. Additionally, the F1 TV Pro and F1 TV Premium packages will debut in South Korea, expanding the presence in the Asian market.
In the United States, the broadcast will undergo changes with Apple’s entry as the new official broadcaster of Formula 1 in the country. F1 TV will be made available at no additional cost within the Apple TV subscription, facilitating access for the North American audience. The main F1 TV broadcast team will also lead the platform’s English-language coverage.
The update follows the launch of F1 TV Premium in 2025 and the continuous development of F1 TV Pro, which offers multiple cameras, team radios, and advanced data graphics. Last year, the platform received the ‘Platform of the Year (Rights Holder)’ award at the SportsPro Media Awards.
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For 2026, the broadcast team will once again feature Laura Winter as presenter, accompanied by James Hinchcliffe, Lawrence Barretto, and Chris Medland. Alice Powell and Ariana Bravo remain on the team, while the commentary will be led by Alex Jacques alongside former driver Jolyon Palmer. The group of experts includes Ruth Buscombe, David Coulthard, Davide Valsecchi, Alex Brundle, and Sam Collins. New additions to the team are Juan Pablo Montoya and presenter Betty Glover.
The group will be responsible for detailed session-by-session analysis, strategic and technical explanations, as well as contextualizing the regulatory changes and their impacts on team performance.
Ian Holmes, Director of Media Rights and Broadcast at Formula 1, highlighted the platform’s evolution: “F1 TV has become one of the most advanced and versatile streaming platforms in global sport. For 2026, we are further enhancing the experience by expanding language options, improving accessibility in key markets, and continuing to innovate in viewing tools. These investments reflect our commitment to offering a platform that matches the sport’s ambition and the high expectations of our fans around the world,” he added.
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