The Formula 1 race enthusiasts will find the official launch of the F1 TV app useful. It is a subscription service that deals entirely with Formula 1 and live races. With the F1 TV app, you can watch the highlights of every F1 race and its on-demand archives. Users can even access F1 historic race archives for the past 35 years. The F1 TV app includes exclusive F1 documentaries and a full content schedule of F1 TV based on your region. In addition, it also brings you the live leaderboard data, the best clips of team radio, and live driver maps. It is a multi-platform app and can be installed on your Apple TV. Those looking forward to using F1 TV on Apple TV can read the section further for an alternative approach.
F1 TV App: Plans & Pricing
F1 TV app has two different subscription plans, namely monthly and yearly.
- Access – Monthly access costs $2.99 | Annual access costs $26.99
- Pro & Pro (FT) – Monthly plan costs $9.99 | Annual plan costs $79.99
How to Install F1 TV on Apple TV
Those using the latest version of Apple TVs, including Apple TV 4k and HD, can get the F1 app from the App Store.
Quick Start Guide: Open the App Store on Apple TV > select Search > look for F1 > select the F1 app > click Get > choose Open.
(1). Set up your Apple TV and connect it to the internet.
(2). Navigate on the home screen to select the App Store.
(3). Hover to click on the Search menu at the top.
(4). Using the built-in keys, type as F1 TV and choose the same from the suggestions.
(5). Select the F1 TV app tile from the search result.
(6). Click on the Get icon to download it.
(7). Select the Open button to launch the app.
(8). Enter the login details to start streaming your favorite racing events with the F1 TV Apple TV app.
How to Watch Formula 1 on Apple TV Older Models
You may not be able to access the F1 TV and the Formula 1 app on Apple TV 3rd gen and below models. In that case, you shall follow the alternative procedure, in which you can watch F1 matches over the AirPlay feature.
- Using iOS
- From Mac
Preliminary Requirements
- iPhone or iPad with F1 TV App/Mac PC
- F1 login credentials
- Wi-Fi or internet connectivity
- Connect tvOS and iOS/Mac to the same Wi-Fi
How to Stream F1 on Apple TV: Using iOS Devices
iPhone or iPad users can screen mirror the F1 TV app to Apple TV with the AirPlay feature.
(1). Launch the F1 TV app from your iPhone or iPad. If you don’t have the app, install the app from the App Store.
(2). Login to your account if you haven’t. Else skip it.
(3). Click on any event you want to watch on Apple TV.
(4). Now, open Control Center and click on the Screen Mirroring option.
(5). Choose your Apple TV on the pop-up that appears.
(6). Wait for the connection to establish. If done, you will find Formula 1 races on your Apple TV.
(7). Click on the iOS device name on the Screen Mirroring window and choose to Stop Mirroring to end AirPlay.
How to Stream Formula 1 on Apple TV: Using Mac
Formula 1 has an official website, and you can just mirror it from your Mac to your Apple TV. Here is the procedure.
(1). Open the web browser (Safari) on your Mac and visit f1tv.formula1.com
(2). Navigate to the top and click on the Login button to sign in to your account.
- Select Subscribe to choose a plan to thereby start watching F1 events.
(3). Hover to the right side of macOS and click on the AirPlay icon.
(4). Choose the Apple TV name from the drop-down menu to connect it with Mac.
(5). Now, click any F1 event or race to start playing on your Mac, and the same gets mirrored on your Apple TV.
(6). To stop mirroring, tap on the AirPlay icon once again and select the Turn AirPlay Off option.
Until the official launch, you have to choose either of the above methods to stream the Formula 1 race events on your Apple TV. With this, you can check the F1 content schedule, race highlights, and lots more from your Apple TV. We hope that was useful to you. For any clarification, you shall ask us through the comments section.
Related: How to Watch F1 TV on TV using Chromecast
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The F1 app is all about live timing data, the latest news, and driver telemetry. At the same time, the F1 TV app brings access to live races and on-demand videos.
Yes. The F1 TV app can be accessed on three devices at the same time. If you happen to connect to the fourth device, then the oldest device connection will drop.
Yes. You shall get the F1 TV Pro subscription and access it on Apple TV 4k.
The F1 TV Apple TV app got released already, and you can install it by following the procedure in the above section.
Check if your device has an active WIFI connection and ensure your subscription isn’t expired.
The issue occurs when you try accessing the app from the geo-restricted location or if you have subscribed through the app stores.