Apple TV Adds Dolby Atmos to F1, Expands Multiview to Smart TVs

Formula 1 on Apple TV is adding Dolby Atmos starting with the United States Grand Prix on Sunday, October 25, while Multiview is expanding to supported smart TVs. The race begins at 4 p.m. ET at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas.

The race will be the first F1 broadcast in Dolby Atmos, according to Apple, adding the audio format alongside existing Dolby Vision support. Both require compatible playback equipment through the Apple TV app, including supported Apple devices and Dolby-enabled TVs, soundbars, or home theater systems.

Apple TV became the exclusive U.S. home of Formula 1 this season, with sessions available live and on demand. For this weekend's championship context, Apple says Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has a chance to clinch his first Drivers' Championship and become the youngest title winner.

Multiview and Race Coverage

Viewers can choose English or Spanish commentary and access up to 30 additional live feeds across the weekend. Those include Driver Tracker, session timing and data, and a mixed onboard feed that switches between cars. Podium feeds follow the drivers in first, second, and third place, but are available only during races and Sprint sessions.

Multiview combines up to four live feeds on one screen. The feature was part of Apple's initial F1 viewing experience, and is now available on supported smart TVs as well as Apple devices and streaming players.

Schedule and Ways to Watch

The full weekend schedule is below. All times are Eastern:

• Friday, October 23: Practice 1 at 1:30 p.m.; Practice 2 at 5 p.m.
• Saturday, October 24: Practice 3 at 1:30 p.m.; Qualifying at 5 p.m.
• Sunday, October 25: United States Grand Prix at 4 p.m.

F1 coverage is included with a U.S. Apple TV subscription, priced at $14.99 per month with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. It is available in the Apple TV app on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV 4K, Vision Pro, compatible smart TVs, streaming devices, PlayStation, and Xbox, as well as through the web player. Eligible customers activating a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac can get three months free under Apple's limited-time offer.

The race is also part of Apple's live IMAX screenings, with the United States Grand Prix showing at more than 50 locations across the country, including the Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin.

Tubi will also stream a free alternative broadcast through The Fast Lane, hosted by Michelle Khare and Justin Bell. It combines commentary with onboard footage and real-time driver tracking, rather than simply mirroring the main Apple TV presentation.

Austin Events and Other Coverage

Apple Domain NORTHSIDE is hosting race-themed activities today, October 22. Today at Apple sessions cover photographing Haas driver suits and helmets with iPhone 18 Pro and designing car liveries on iPad Pro with Apple Pencil Pro. A lawn display features Haas's special-edition livery, with a live Q&A featuring team principal Ayao Komatsu, drivers Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman, and F1 Academy driver Kaylee Countryman. The store will stream the race on October 25.

On Apple TV, Circuits in Focus pairs Nico Rosberg and Emelia Hartford for a COTA preview using EA Sports F1 25. Christina Roki joins Yuki Tsunoda at the circuit's new off-road track for Full Throttle, while The POV brings Roki and former Red Bull Racing technician Calum Nicholas together for reactions after the race.

Apple Maps provides detailed circuit information, including turn numbers, grandstands, entry gates, rideshare locations, road closures, and pedestrian routes. Custom 3D landmarks include the pit building, COTA Tower, and COTALAND. Austin also gets the Detailed City Experience, with expanded road detail and landmarks such as Q2 Stadium, Sixth Street, and Moody Center, plus a local guide from singer-songwriter Dylan Gossett.

The free Apple Sports app provides live leaderboards, standings, and session updates, with Live Activities on compatible iPhone and Apple Watch models. My Sports syncs favorites across supported apps, and a special United States Grand Prix feature lets users watch within Apple News or move into Apple TV.

Apple Music's race-weekend additions include a new Diplo DJ mix and an updated Formula 1: Sounds of the Circuit playlist. Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson will also debut a personal playlist.