Netflix (NFLX) will broadcast the Canadian Formula One Grand Prix live to U.S. viewers in May as part of a deal that makes season eight of the docu-series “Drive to Survive” available for streaming on Apple TV (AAPL), Reuters’ Alan Baldwin reports. Apple TV is taking over from Disney’s (DIS) ESPN this season as the exclusive U.S. broadcaster of Formula One, with live coverage of all 24 rounds. Apple’s SVP of Services Eddy Cue told reporters on a video call that select races and practice sessions will be made available for free through the season, without giving details.
Claim 55% Off TipRanks
- Unlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions
- Discover top-performing stock ideas and upgrade to a portfolio of market leaders with Smart Investor Picks
Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>>
Read More on NFLX:
- Trump Trade: Tech firms summoned by Trump to sign power-cost pledge
- Notable open interest changes for February 26th
- Warner Bros. Discovery says board committed to maximizing shareholder value
- Paramount Skydance Misses Q4 Earnings with Weak Guidance, Braces for TV Slump
- Paramount says won’t be commenting further on Warner Bros. offer in call