Formula 1 returns to the legendary Autodromo Nazionale Monza this weekend for the Italian Grand Prix. The race is scheduled for Sunday, September 6, beginning at 9 a.m. ET and 6 a.m. PT, with preliminary sessions starting on Friday. Apple TV will commence its coverage at 7:50 a.m. ET on race day, with practice and qualifying sessions also available through the streaming platform.
American viewers can access all F1 events exclusively through Apple TV, which requires a $14.99 monthly subscription following a complimentary seven-day trial period for new subscribers. This marks the inaugural season of Apple’s five-year broadcasting partnership with Formula 1, taking over coverage responsibilities from ESPN, which had maintained rights to the sport since 2018.
The championship race promises compelling competition heading into Round 13. Italian driver Kimi Antonelli currently leads the drivers’ standings with 242 points, maintaining a significant 59-point gap over Mercedes’ George Russell. Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton shares third position with Russell at 183 points, while McLaren’s Lando Norris and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc round out the top five. In the constructors’ competition, Mercedes holds the advantage with 425 points over Ferrari’s 338 and McLaren’s 263.
Originally reported by Variety →
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