Jason SnellFeb 26

Just posted on Six Colors: Apple announces F1 details, and a surprising Netflix partnership

https://sixcolors.com/post/2026/02/apple-announces-f1-details-and-a-surprising-netflix-partnership/

Apple announces F1 details, and a surprising Netflix partnership

It’s almost time for the green flag. After lengthy rumors, last October Apple announced it had bought the U.S. rights to the Formula One racing circuit. Next week, the races begin, and Apple …

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Show threadKing of TorsFeb 27
@jsnell tl;dr, but how could a Netflix partnership be at all surprising after "Drive to Survive" ushered Americans from "F1? Aren't those the Indy cars on street courses?" to "fuck Indy."
Show threadJason SnellFeb 27
@kingtor because Apple and Netflix don't get along and Netflix doesn't license its content to others. And yet.
Show threadKing of TorsFeb 27
@jsnell True, but if you want F1, you're going to have to dance with the devil. Although come to think of it, Liberty Media is probably the devil both Netflix and Apple have to kiss up to.
Show threadKing of TorsFeb 27
@jsnell oh, just read the previously tl;dr article. Yeah, Apple had to cooperate with Netflix to get Drive to Survive; Netflix with Apple to get the Canadian Grand Prix. I still say Liberty is the 2,000 pound gorilla in this deal, though.
Show threadJason SnellFeb 27
@kingtor thanks for finally reading the article you were replying to
Show threadKing of TorsFeb 27
@jsnell yeah, it really wasn't that long, either ;)
Show threadJason Snell
@kingtor I was going to dispute the TL!
Feb 27 at 7:00pmWeb