Beginning with the US Grand Prix weekend on Friday, October 23, Apple TV will offer Formula 1 coverage in Dolby Atmos on supported devices. Here are the details.
“Bringing together exceptional picture and sound to capture the full intensity of sport”
Apple and Dolby Laboratories have announced a new partnership to bring Dolby Atmos to Apple TV’s live Formula 1 coverage, starting with the US Grand Prix weekend, which begins on October 23 in Austin, Texas.
Apple says that Dolby Atmos “joins Dolby Vision to deliver an even more immersive viewing experience” that “puts fans at the heart of the action, surrounding them with the energy, drama and emotion of Formula 1.”
From team radio communications and race commentary to the roar of the engines, on-track battles, and the intensity of the pit lane, Dolby Atmos brings to life the unmistakable sounds that define the sport.
Here’s Oliver Schusser, Vice President of Apple Music and International Content at Apple, on the announcement:
“We are always looking for new ways to make Formula 1 on Apple TV even better for fans. […] The sound of Formula 1 is such an important part of what makes the sport so exciting, and with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, fans can experience the energy and intensity of each Grand Prix in a whole new way. It’s another example of how we continue to innovate across the viewing experience to bring fans closer to the action.
It is worth noting that Apple TV streaming rights for Formula 1 still only include the United States, but do not require an extra subscription to the Apple TV subscription.
Apple recently made the Bahrain Grand Prix available to stream for free in the US, and has also partnered with Netflix to bring Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 8 to Apple TV in the US.
Apple has secured US streaming rights to Formula 1 in 2025 as part of a five-year deal starting with the 2026 season, and has previously indicated it wants to expand its F1 coverage into additional markets.
Apple’s broader relationship with Formula 1 also includes “F1: The Movie,” which won the Academy Award for Best Sound earlier this year and remains Apple’s biggest theatrical success to date.
Apple TV is available for $14.99 per month or as part of the Apple One bundle. It includes hit TV shows and movies like Ted Lasso, Severance, The Studio, The Morning Show, Shrinking, and Silo.
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