F1 Grand Prix Hits the Big Screen: How and When to Watch Live Matches on IMAX

Published 02/19/2026, 11:37 AM EST

The roar of the engines is moving from the living room to the grandest stage in cinema history. The global obsession with Formula One has reached a fever pitch, fueled by intense rivalries and high-definition drama. Fans are no longer satisfied with just watching from their couches; they crave the visceral, earth-shaking energy of the track. This surge in popularity has paved the way for a revolutionary viewing experience that blends live sports with cinematic immersion as the F1 Grand Prix enters the cinema.

The partnership between Apple TV and IMAX ensures that every gear shift will be felt by the audience.

Championship speed meets the massive screen with F1 Grand Prix

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IMAX is collaborating with Apple TV to broadcast the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship live at select theaters across the United States. This unique partnership will bring five of the most iconic Grands Prix to at least 50 nationwide locations.

Racing enthusiasts can experience the adrenaline of the Miami, Monaco, Silverstone, Monza, and Austin tracks in an entirely new format. The scheduled screenings begin with:

Miami Grand Prix on May 3

Monaco Grand Prix on June 7

British Grand Prix at Silverstone on July 5

Italian Grand Prix at Monza is set for September 6

United States Grand Prix concludes the series on October 25.

By leveraging the official US broadcasting power of Apple TV, these events aim to capture the energy of the sport for a growing American fan base. This initiative, a partnership between IMAX Corporation and Apple TV, follows the commercial success of the 2025 film F1.

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A wealth of cinematic history is already available to satisfy the hunger for high-speed storytelling.

Essential Formula One films for the fast lane

The racing genre has produced several masterpieces that capture the danger and glory of the sport through various eras. These titles range from gritty historical reenactments to intimate documentaries about legendary drivers who changed the game.

F1 (2025): Starring Brad Pitt as a veteran driver returning to mentor a rookie played by Damson Idris.

Rush (2013): A visceral look at the intense 1976 rivalry between James Hunt and Niki Lauda.

Senna (2010): An acclaimed documentary chronicling the life and tragic death of Brazilian icon Ayrton Senna.

Schumacher (2021): An intimate portrait of seven-time champion Michael Schumacher using exclusive archival footage.

Grand Prix (1966): A cinematic classic filmed during actual races that pioneered racing photography techniques.

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Ferrari: Race to Immortality (2017): A documentary focusing on the deadly pursuit of success within the Ferrari team.

The integration of live racing into the IMA experience marks a transformative era for how fans consume the intensity of global motorsports. This evolution ensures that the legacy of Formula One continues to thrive through both live spectacles and cinematic masterpieces.

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Soma Mitra

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Soma is a journalist at Netflix Junkie. With a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication, she brings production experience from documentary films like Chandua: Stories on Fabric. Covering the true crime and docu-drama beat, she turns psychological thrillers into sharp, audience-aware storytelling.

Edited By: Hriddhi Maitra

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