Christian Horner has been tipped to join an F1 backmarker team rather than Ferrari following his shock dismissal by Red Bull after 20 years in charge of the team

Apple is in talks to acquire U.S. broadcast rights to screen Formula 1 racing when the contract becomes available next year, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Apple and ESPN are two of the leading contenders amid wider interest for the broadcast rights to Formula 1 in the United States, RACER understands.

Apple TV+ is reportedly looking to expand its sports coverage with a bid for the rights to F1 motor racing, specifically following the success of its Brad Pitt movie.

In short, “Squid Game” is bigger than almost anything else on Netflix, and while Season 3 marked the end of the flagship series, no doubt the streamer is looking for ways to extend the life of this phenomenon. At least we know creator Hwang Dong-hyuk is game for a spinoff.

Apple is in negotiations to acquire U.S. broadcast rights for Formula 1 racing. As ESPN's exclusivity ends, Apple aims to leverage F1's U.S. popularity, further boosted by Netflix's 'Drive to Survive'.

If you enjoyed the high-octane drama and behind-the-scenes intensity depicted in Brad Pitt’s "F1: The Movie," then the world of motorsports has an even richer cinematic landscape for you to explore.

F1 has been partnered with ESPN in the U.S. for the past seven years, signing its most recent deal in 2022, valued at about $90 million per year. The most recent deal expanded the accessibility of F1, with more races airing on the ABC broadcast network, as well as streaming on ESPN+.

That's because "F1" only hit the big screen on June 27. And if you're hoping to watch it at home as soon as possible, "F1" will presumably first release on Premium Video-on-Demand (PVOD) storefronts before coming to a streaming service.