The streaming giant is understood to be considering a swoop for the US TV rights, but what implications could it have on other territories, namely Sky’s Formula 1 deal, which runs until 2029?

According to multiple reports, Netflix is making a push for F1 broadcast rights in the United States. As reported by Luke Smith in The Athletic, among others, ESPN’s exclusivity period to bid on F1 broadcast rights beyond 2025 has expired, opening up interest from broadcasters in securing rights for the sport in the United States.

Netflix is eyeing the live broadcast rights for Formula 1 in the United States with the bidding process for the 2026 season onwards set to begin in the next few months. The streaming service has played a vital role in growing F1 stateside,