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Coverage· Apple· Published Aug 25, 2026

Samba data points to double-digit decline in Apple TV F1 viewership since May

A Samba-based smart-TV analytics report says Apple TV and F1 streaming viewership fell sharply in May 2026 and has remained down by double digits since then. It provides no specific figures or explanation for the decline.

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Signal Summary

Samba obtains data through software embedded in smart TVs, and USA Today has reported on the data in connection with Apple's F1 deal. However, not all Apple TV services and devices use Samba, and the source does not specify the data's exact time period, so the results do not establish total viewership across all platforms.

Why It Matters

The analysis raises a possible warning sign for the audience reach of Apple's F1 partnership, but the missing figures, cause, and full-platform scope limit what can be concluded about the partnership's overall performance.

Evidence

Start with the primary evidence, then review supporting sources and context.

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Primary Evidence

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    Smart TV analytics provide dire numbers for Apple TV F1 viewership, but not whole story

    Wesley Hilliard <wes@appleinsider.com>

    “Hopes were high for Apple TV and F1 streaming in early 2026, but a recent set of data suggests that things fell off sharply in May and viewership has been down double digits since. Apple TV and F1 partnership may have declining viewership numbers Statistical analysis of viewership numbers is a tricky game on its own, especially when dealing with viewership…”
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