F1 has announced a landmark agreement with Apple to screen races in the United States. Here's how the deal came together.

Apple and Formula One Management on Friday confirmed their new U.S. media rights partnership, as the racing property bets on the cachet of the tech company to keep its growth going as it leaves linear television in the country.

Apple TV, which has already embraced Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer, could land the new TV contract to stream Formula One racing as well. A deal may be announced this week.

The $140 million per year partnership brings together two glamorous brands, but previous sports leagues have had mixed results on Apple TV.

Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso said Max Verstappen is one of the best drivers in the history of the sport.