The tech giant, which also produced the Brad Pitt-led ‘F1’ film, will make select races and all practice rounds available for free, alongside extensive coverage on its Apple TV streaming service.

United States Grand Prix boss Bobby Epstein has conceded he fears Formula 1 will lose "presence" if ESPN loses the broadcast rights to the championship. ESPN's deal to show F1 in the United States expires at the end of the season,

Fernando Alonso has again criticised Formula 1's use of team radio during live broadcasts, describing them as “unnecessary” and often

It is the job of F1's television production team to provide coverage that satisfies everyone, and there is no getting away from the fact that the off-track side of F1 is compelling for a significant portion of the audience.