Netflix is reportedly considering the possibility of securing Formula 1's U.S.media rights starting in 2026.ESPN has held the rights since taking over from NBC Sports in 2018 but the current contract with ESPN will expire at the end of the 2025 season.

Netflix enjoyed success with its popular docuseries "Drive to Survive" about F1, but the sport's live races currently air on ESPN in the U.S. "ESPN's exclusivity period to bid on the broadcast rights beyond 2025 has now expired,

The streaming giant is understood to be considering a swoop for the US TV rights, but what implications could it have on other territories, namely Sky’s Formula 1 deal, which runs until 2029?