Apple has added a Formula 1 channel to the Apple TV app that users cannot remove, edit, or move. This appears ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season, following Apple's October 2025 deal to stream all races at no extra cost to subscribers in the United States. The move builds on Apple's growing sports content strategy.

This follows the success of the "F1" movie, which became Apple TV's most-watched film, and hints at a possible sequel. Apple's partnership with Formula 1 extends beyond streaming, though the unremovable nature of the channel has frustrated some users who prefer to customize their app experience. The company continues pushing sports content as a key differentiator for its streaming service.

While Apple aims to enhance sports offerings through exclusive content and live events, the inability to remove the F1 channel represents a departure from typical user customization options. This approach may signal Apple's confidence in Formula 1's appeal to drive subscriber engagement, even at the cost of user interface flexibility.