C15 Studio and Formula 1® have announced a multi-year renewal of their partnership for the F1 Channel in the US. The renewed agreement provides continued distribution of the channel and will include live rights to F1 ACADEMY™ in 2026.
Launched in 2024, the Formula 1 Channel serves as another touchpoint for US fans to follow the sport, offering pre-scheduled programming of classic Grand Prix, popular documentaries and full replays of all 24 Formula 1 Grand Prix and support series races each year five days after each event. Under the new agreement, the 2026 F1 ACADEMY™ Series will be aired live on the platform for the first time.
Heading into its fourth season, the all-female series comprises of 14 races across seven rounds. Live coverage opens in China (March 13 – 15), and continues in Saudi Arabia (April 17 – 19), Canada (May 22 – 24), Great Britain (July 3 – 5), and the Netherlands (August 21 – 23), before concluding in the United States at Circuit of The Americas (October 23 – 25) and Las Vegas (November 19 – 21).
F1 ACADEMY™, which debuted in 2023, is an ambitious initiative launched by Formula 1® to identify, develop and prepare female drivers for progression to higher levels of single-seater competition. The series provides a structured pathway for emerging talent, combining high-performance racing with professional development both on and off the track.
The addition of live F1 ACADEMY™ coverage for the 2026 series will further enhance the F1 Channel’s premium motorsport offering for fans.
Since launching the F1 Channel in 2024, the growth we’ve seen has been exceptional, underlining the strong demand from fans for always-on access to Formula 1 content. Extending our partnership with Formula 1 and adding live F1 Academy racing to the channel in 2026 represents an exciting next phase of that collaboration, and a clear endorsement of the strength behind our partnership. F1 Academy is shaping the future of the sport, and we’re proud to share that journey live with audiences on the F1 Channel.
Joe Nilsson CEO & Co-founder, C15 Studio
The Formula 1 Channel has been a great tool for F1 to engage with our rapidly growing US fanbase by creating an easy entry point which embraces the American audience’s diverse viewing habits. This renewed partnership and the addition of live sessions for the 2026 F1 ACADEMY Series on the channel elevate the platform’s programming and perfectly supports our world-class live broadcast offering with new rights holder Apple TV.
Ian Holmes Chief Media Rights and Broadcasting Officer, Formula 1
The F1 Channel, operated by C15 Studio, is available on leading streaming services in the US, including Fubo, LG Channels, Plex, Pluto TV, Prime Video, Samsung TV Plus, The Roku Channel and VIDAA. US fans wishing to watch live Grands Prix and access additional programming, analysis and a wider slate of features can follow the season via the host broadcaster, Apple TV.
Live F1 Academy coverage will kick off at the Shanghai International Circuit on March 13.
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