GoKawiilApple TV adds Dolby Atmos sound to Formula 1 coverage starting Oct. 23
Apple and Dolby Laboratories announced that Formula 1 races streamed on Apple TV in the U.S. will gain Dolby Atmos audio, debuting during the U.S. Grand Prix weekend in Austin starting October 23. The feature joins the existing Dolby Vision picture support, available on supported devices at no extra cost beyond an Apple TV subscription.
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The addition suggests Apple is trying to differentiate its F1 coverage through production quality rather than price, as it works to retain and grow subscribers under its five-year U.S. streaming rights deal. It also reflects a broader push by Apple to bundle sports content with exclusive technical features like Dolby Atmos and Vision across its ecosystem of devices.
- Dolby Atmos launches with Apple TV's F1 coverage during the U.S. Grand Prix weekend on October 23.
- The feature complements existing Dolby Vision support and requires no additional subscription fee.
- Apple holds U.S. streaming rights to Formula 1 through a five-year deal secured in 2025.
Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) — To actually experience the new Dolby Atmos Formula 1 coverage as intended, you'll want a streaming box that fully supports Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, and the Apple TV 4K is built exactly for that. Pair it with a Dolby Atmos-capable soundbar or receiver and you'll get the roaring engines and pit lane chatter in full immersive audio.
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