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Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said on Liberty Media's earnings call that Apple, which holds exclusive US streaming rights via Apple TV, is expected to bid for F1 rights in additional countries as opportunities arise. He and Liberty Media CEO Derek Chang both characterized the US deal as a success for viewership and subscriber growth, though exact figures weren't disclosed.
Apple's iOS 27.2 update brings Multiview to the iPhone's Apple TV app, letting users watch up to four live sports streams at once, a feature previously limited to Apple TV, iPad and Vision Pro. It works across sports included in an Apple TV subscription, such as F1, MLS and MLB, with sport-specific layouts like F1's customizable driver cameras and course maps.
Apple TV subscribers in the US can now stream Formula 1 races with Dolby Atmos audio, beginning with this weekend's United States Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas. The feature, developed with Dolby Laboratories, pairs with Dolby Vision video and covers practice, qualifying, and the Sunday race. Apple is also hosting a live race screening at its Domain NORTHSIDE store in Austin and has expanded Apple Maps' detailed city view of Austin with a Circuit of The Americas layout.
Apple has expanded its Detailed City Experience feature in Apple Maps to cover Austin, Texas, including 3D renderings of the Circuit of the Americas track ahead of next week's Formula 1 United States Grand Prix. The update adds 3D day and night views of landmarks like the Texas State Capitol and Sixth Street, plus detailed track features such as grandstands, pit buildings and entry points, alongside navigation upgrades like marked bus and bike lanes.
Apple has expanded its Detailed City Experience in Apple Maps to Austin, Texas, adding richer elevation, building, tree and road data along with landmarks like the Texas Capitol and Q2 Stadium. Apple also added a dedicated Circuit of the Americas experience with 3D track details ahead of next week's F1 United States Grand Prix. The updates are live now on iPhone, iPad, Mac and CarPlay.
Singapore's Formula 1 weekend coincided with more than 40 business conferences this year, up from over 30 in 2024 and over 25 in 2025, according to the Singapore Tourism Board. Events included the Milken Institute Asia Summit, TOKEN2049, the Forbes Global CEO Conference and the Solana Summit APAC, while race organizers reported 301,294 spectators, the second-highest attendance in the event's history.
Apple TV's Formula 1 broadcasts will gain Dolby Atmos spatial audio support beginning with the US Grand Prix in Austin, running October 22-25. Apple holds exclusive US broadcast rights to F1, offering races, practice sessions, sprints, onboard cameras, team radios and live telemetry through a dedicated channel in the Apple TV app. Dolby's Senior VP for Entertainment, John Couling, said Apple can rely on F1's existing trackside microphones and sensors rather than new hardware to deliver the Atmos feed.
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.
Formula 1 held its Baku street race a day earlier than usual to avoid clashing with Azerbaijan's war commemoration events. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli hit the wall in the first qualifying session after misjudging his front grip at turn 1, damaging his car enough to end his session early and forcing him to start the race from 16th.
Formula 1 is reportedly considering fast-tracking new engine regulations to 2030, a year earlier than planned, after the 2026 hybrid rules proved too ambitious. According to Autosport, manufacturers are converging on a 3.0-liter V8 turbo paired with a scaled-back electric motor, reversing the current near 50:50 split between combustion and electric power.
Max Verstappen will compete in a specially staged event at Silverstone, driving one of 101 identical karts sourced from Eastern Europe. The other 100 karts will be piloted by content creators and Red Bull athletes who all start ahead of him, and Verstappen must overtake and eliminate each one across 30 laps to win. The event follows similar but smaller stunts by other F1 drivers like Alex Albon and Oliver Bearman.
Formula 1 followed its Monza weekend—where Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli became the first Italian in 60 years to win the Italian Grand Prix—with a debut race on a new street circuit in Madrid. The Madrid layout is being likened to Monaco for its tight, twisty nature, but at roughly double the length and without the Mediterranean glitz that defines the Monaco Grand Prix.