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Apple TV+ and Netflix will jointly stream the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix weekend and Drive to Survive Season 8, marking an unusual shared-rights deal that serves both platforms’ goals: Apple to bolster engagement around F1 outside races, and Netflix to expand its live-sports slate. Drive to Survive Season 8 debuts Friday and will be available on both services, as the F1 season kicks off March 5 in Australia.
Netflix’s eighth season of Drive to Survive will stream on Apple TV in addition to Netflix, as Apple secures a five‑year US rights deal for Formula 1 races; the season debuts on both services, and Netflix will livestream the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix weekend for US subscribers.
Netflix and Apple have formed a deal to share Formula 1 programming, including Netflix streaming the F1 Canadian Grand Prix and Apple TV showing it as well, with season eight of Drive to Survive airing on both platforms to broaden F1 reach in the US.
Apple and Netflix have struck a joint Formula 1 deal: Netflix will simulcast the Canadian Grand Prix and carry live races in the U.S. this May, while Drive to Survive Season 8 will stream on both Netflix and Apple TV. The collaboration expands F1’s reach across platforms and ecosystems, with both companies benefiting from cross‑platform exposure and synchronized programming.
Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei, who is stepping down at the end of the year, stated there are no plans to sell Formula 1, which he believes is well-positioned for the future. Under Liberty's ownership since 2017, F1 has seen significant growth, partly due to the Netflix series "Drive to Survive." Despite rumors of a $20 billion takeover bid by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Maffei dismissed the idea, emphasizing the sport's strong prospects and Liberty's commitment to its stewardship.
Greg Maffei is stepping down as CEO of Liberty Media, the owner of Formula 1, at the end of the year to become an adviser. John Malone, the company's chairman, will serve as interim CEO. Maffei played a key role in Liberty Media's acquisition of F1 in 2017, which has since seen a surge in popularity, especially in the U.S. The company is currently under investigation by the U.S. Justice Department regarding Andretti Global's bid to join F1.
Formula 1 returns for the 2024 season with the Bahrain Grand Prix, following an eventful offseason highlighted by Lewis Hamilton's surprise move to Ferrari, an investigation into Red Bull team boss Christian Horner, contract renewals for drivers Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris, the rejection of Andretti's bid to join the grid, and the dismissal of Haas team boss Guenther Steiner. The racing calendar sees changes, with the Las Vegas Grand Prix returning and potential future races in Chicago, while teams adopt new names to attract sponsors.
Christian Horner, star of "Drive to Survive," has denied allegations of inappropriate behavior towards a female staff member, including sexually oriented messages, as Red Bull launches an investigation. Horner, who is married to Geri Halliwell, called the allegations a distraction and expressed gratitude for the support from the team and partners. The investigation is ongoing, with Red Bull aiming to conclude it swiftly before the release of the show's sixth season, which will focus on the 2023 F1 season.
Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula 1 champion, is producing a yet-to-be-titled film starring Brad Pitt as a veteran F1 driver who comes out of retirement to race with a rising star. Hamilton hopes the movie will have a bigger impact than the popular Netflix docuseries "Drive to Survive," which is credited with increasing F1's popularity. F1 officials are granting filmmakers access to actual race weekends, adding to the movie's authenticity. Hamilton is excited to work with producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Joseph Kosinski, and believes Pitt, despite his age, will do a great job in his role.