We’ve recognized Apple would comply with up its blockbuster movie F1: The Film with stay protection of F1 races in 2026. Now that we’re approaching the primary grand prix weekend of the 12 months, the corporate has supplied particulars on what followers can count on to see contained in the Apple TV app and past.
There’s already a devoted F1 channel within the Apple TV app, which is the place you’ll stream races stay when the time comes. You can even watch apply periods, dash races and each pre- and post-race protection. Apple presents a lot of extra F1 movies there (I’d suggest watching the one on the brand new guidelines) and also you’ll have the ability to stream the newest season of Drive To Survive on Apple TV as properly.
Apple will supply the F1 TV feed as the primary broadcast alongside the Sky Sports activities feed for all races. For those who’ll recall, ESPN used to point out the Sky Sports activities feed with Sky’s commentary crew for its protection of F1. Apple says it’ll broadcast each grand prix in 4K (Dolby Imaginative and prescient) with 5.1 audio (no point out of Dolby Atmos).
As a part of Apple’s cope with F1, Apple TV subscribers get F1 TV Premium for the 2026 season. This offers you entry to issues like onboard cameras, crew radios and stay telemetry along with stay protection of the whole grand prix weekend. So, you’ll be able to watch races on Apple TV or F1 TV, relying in your app preferences, or use the extra options of F1 TV Premium as a second (or third, and many others.) display screen setup. Netflix may also broadcast the Canadian Grand Prix in Might as a part of the deal that introduced Drive To Survive to Apple TV.
Multi-view for F1 on Apple TV (Apple)
Full replays for all periods shall be obtainable within the Apple TV app as properly. Apple will supply a condensed race in half-hour replay choice too, and the corporate says it’s working to cover spoilers in case customers are watching after the race begins or concludes.
Apple has cooked up some new options for F1 grands prix because it takes over broadcast rights within the US. While you click on on the F1 channel within the Apple TV app, the present grand prix week’s content material is up prime and you’ve got the choice to comply with F1 so that you simply get notifications in regards to the numerous occasions. Apple will present a Driver Tracker, Driver Information and devoted feeds for P1, P2 and P3. You can even watch the motive force onboard cameras for every automotive within the Apple TV app. So, you don’t essentially must enterprise out to F1 TV for these issues.
Apple will present numerous Multiview choices so you’ll be able to put the primary broadcast subsequent to driver cams and race information. The corporate will supply some preset configurations, however you may make your personal Multiview combine too. For those who like Mercedes, for instance, you’ll be able to watch the primary feed with driver cameras from Russell and Antonelli proper beside it. Apple says Multiview will help as much as 5 feeds without delay (one essential within the center with two smaller ones on all sides).
The System 1 channel on Apple TV (Billy Steele for Engadget)
For those who can solely hearken to races, you’ll be able to hear stay protection and commentary in Apple Music by means of a devoted radio streaming channel. There are additionally up to date options for Apple Information, Apple Sports activities and Apple Maps, the latter of which could have detailed information for followers attending in-person to allow them to hopefully keep away from any surprises — like highway closures — on race day.
The primary race of the season is in Australia (March 6-8). Apply begins Friday with qualifying on Saturday and the grand prix on Sunday. Or for those who stay within the US, that shall be Thursday evening by means of Saturday evening (race begins at 11PM ET).
