Apple TV to Screen United States Grand Prix Live in Dolby Atmos
US subscribers will get Formula 1 audio in Dolby Atmos for the first time, starting with the October 25 race weekend, according to 9to5mac.com.
Apple TV will offer Formula 1 coverage in the United States with Dolby Atmos audio starting with the United States Grand Prix weekend, according to 9to5mac.com. The race is scheduled for Sunday, October 25 at 4 p.m. ET.
It marks the first Formula 1 race broadcast in Dolby Atmos. Apple and Dolby Laboratories had announced earlier in October 2026 that the support would arrive with the United States Grand Prix weekend on October 23.
Apple will host a live screening of Sunday's race at its Domain NORTHSIDE store in Austin, Texas. Apple CEO John Ternus and retail chief Deirdre O'Brien are listed among the company's names tied to the event.
The company also added a detailed map of the Circuit of The Americas to Apple Maps, with turn numbers and grandstands marked. Earlier in October 2026, Apple expanded its Detailed City Experience in Apple Maps to Austin.
Apple TV costs $14.99 per month or is available in the Apple One bundle.
Quick answers
When is the United States Grand Prix?
The race is scheduled for Sunday, October 25 at 4 p.m. ET.
How much does Apple TV cost?
Apple TV costs $14.99 per month or is available in the Apple One bundle.
Where can I watch the race in Austin?
Apple will host a live screening of Sunday's race at its Domain NORTHSIDE store in Austin, Texas.