F1 CEO says reach on Apple TV ‘bigger’ than ESPN
"It will allow us to enter in the houses of other people in a different way..."
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F1 exec cites Apple’s ‘enthusiasm’ as reason for ESPN departure
"I’m not going to pretend that Friday practice in the middle of the afternoon is box office television, but if it’s on ESPNEWS and then the next session is on ESPN College and then ESPN3, it doesn’t help discoverability."
Why F1 made a mistake leaving ESPN for Apple TV
“I think we have gotten some credit, maybe not as vocal or known around the industry as maybe it could have been.”
ESPN sets viewership record in final F1 season
The network averaged 1.3 million viewers per race in its final season.
Early start time propels Las Vegas Grand Prix to viewership record
The race averaged 1.5 million viewers on ESPN.
F1 headed to Apple after ESPN reportedly declines to match
Formula 1 is expected to move from ESPN to Apple, after reports indicate ESPN won’t match Apple’s $150 million-per-year streaming offer.
Apple’s F1 bid reportedly between $150m and $200m
The price is "far beyond" what ESPN can afford, per Puck's Dylan Byers.
ESPN tracking for record F1 ratings as circuit searches for rights partner
Formula One races are averaging 1.3 million viewers across ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC, up 7% versus the same point last year.
Apple submits bid for F1 media rights in United States
ESPN and others remain in the mix.
ESPN showing ‘little interest’ in raising F1 rights fees, per report
Some signs are pointing towards Apple TV+ as a contender for the circuit's rights.
ESPN still interested in UFC and F1 rights, per report
However, the network might pare back its inventory on both.
ESPN will not renew Formula 1 rights, per report
NBC and Netflix are the leading candidates to pickup the package.
Netflix reportedly considering bid for Formula 1 rights
ESPN currently airs races in the United States.
Formula 1’s Las Vegas Grand Prix shifts to earlier start time
The race will now begin two hours earlier than in previous years.
Daniel Ricciardo leaves ESPN alternate broadcasts to return to full-time F1 slot
Ricciardo had already hosted one F1 alternate broadcast with Will Arnett, and had been scheduled for two more.
ESPN’s hopes for more parity and drama in F1 season appear to be evaporating
"...I’d be lying if I didn’t say we [would] want to see some drama play out over the next couple of weeks as the season continues to progress.”
