Apple(US:AAPL) Hua Er Jie Jian Wen·2025-07-09 06:48Group 1 - The film "F1" has achieved significant box office success, grossing approximately $300 million globally, marking Apple's highest box office record to date [1][2] - Apple is negotiating to acquire broadcasting rights for F1 in the U.S., competing directly with ESPN, which currently holds the rights [1][3] - F1's owner, Liberty Media, aims to enhance the value of broadcasting rights by attracting younger and more diverse audiences through the success of the film and the Netflix documentary "Drive to Survive" [1][2] Group 2 - The average viewership for F1 events on ESPN has doubled from 554,000 in 2018 to approximately 1.1 million in 2024, indicating strong growth in the U.S. market [2] - F1's global media rights revenue is projected to grow nearly 8% in 2024, reaching about $1.1 billion [3] - The exclusive negotiation period for ESPN has ended, allowing other bidders to compete for the broadcasting rights, with expectations of additional competitors entering the bidding process [3]