Formula One fans will soon be able to watch championship races on the biggest of screens.
Imax is working with Apple TV to bring the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship live to select movie theaters across the United States. Through the collaboration, five of the biggest Grands Prix — Miami, Monaco, Silverstone, Monza and Austin — will be available across at least 50 Imax locations nationwide.
“F1 is a rapidly growing force in sports and culture in the US, and by bringing F1 on Apple TV live to Imax theaters nationwide, we’re delivering the energy and excitement to even more screens in a truly immersive way,” said Oliver Schusser, Apple’s vice president of music, sports and beats.
This announcement follows Imax and Apple’s collaboration on “F1: The Movie,” a sports drama starring Brad Pitt as a washed-up Formula One driver who emerges from retirement to coach a budding star. The film, directed by Joseph Kosinski and shot entirely with Imax-certified digital cameras, grossed a better-than-expected $654 million at the global box office — with $97.6 million of that haul coming from Imax screens.
“Apple TV and Joe Kosinski’s brilliant ‘F1: The Movie’ proved beyond a doubt that the speed, precision, and artistry of Formula 1 translate beautifully to the Imax Experience,” said Imax’s Chief Content Officer Jonathan Fischer. “As we continue to expand our global content portfolio with awe-inspiring experiences, we look forward to working with Apple to amplify its live coverage of Formula 1 and give fans in the U.S. an all-new way to experience this fast-growing sport.”
Imax will present the following Formula 1 Grands Prix races:
Miami Grand Prix – May 3
Monaco Grand Prix – June 7
British Grand Prix (Silverstone) – July 5
Italian Grand Prix (Monza) – Sept. 6
United States Grand Prix (Austin) – Oct. 25
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