Apple eyes US Formula 1 broadcast rights
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ESPN, now owned by Disney, has been Formula 1’s official US broadcaster since 2018 and is currently paying around $85 million per year under its existing deal. That agreement granted ESPN an exclusive negotiation window to extend the rights, but that period has now expired, opening the door to rival bidders.
Apple is in advanced talks to acquire the U.S. broadcast rights for Formula 1, currently held by Disney-owned ESPN, which expires at the end of 2025. The move comes after the blockbuster success of F1: The Movie starring Brad Pitt,
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The top three finishers in Sunday's British Formula One Grand Prix were rewarded for their efforts with trophies made of LEGO toy bricks.
“F1: The Movie” sped to No. 1 on Friday, its opener, raking in $25 million, according to The Numbers. The Post praised the sports drama, starring Brad Pitt as a Formula One driver who comes out of retirement, as “a high-octane driving movie that’s actually fast and furious.”
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The Formula One racing pic starring Brad Pitt is the first major theatrical win for Apple Original Films and had no trouble topping the chart as the 'M3GAN' sequel went up in flames.
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Cyprus Mail on MSNF1 drivers to get trophies made of LEGO at British GPSILVERSTONE, England - The top three Formula One drivers in Sunday's British Grand Prix will have to handle their trophies with care during the podium celebrations or risk ending up with a pile of LEGO toy bricks.