AppleTV has exclusive rights to F1 now

Davil wrote

Hijack Season 1 was great. I initially thought it would be tedious being basically an 8 hour plane flight you watch for 8 hours. But man did I get hooked on that one.

Good to know, I thought the same thing. I'll ad that to my list.

TheGeekGuy wrote

I will admit the glean on Apple has tarnished somewhat under President/Agen Orange (Tim Cook attending the Melania premiere), the series and films on AppleTV are well made and in some cases, compelling. I will say I wouldn't touch Android given the nature of lack of privacy and disjointed co-system.

To each their own. If you're happy watching the highlights on YouTube, good for you, I for one cancelled my F1TV subscription the day they announced the deal with Apple and saved myself $90 plus bucks.

I will definitely be buying apple tv to watch the races, but I really hope they provide the same, if not better, level of service that F1TV had. However, knowing Apple, they're going to strip it of everything, and add commercials.

I lol at people who love apple devices. It's like everyone has stockholm syndrome. They praise the brand for being the best, and then go absolutely wild and throw parties when apple releases something that's been on android for a decade.

dfox wrote

I will definitely be buying apple tv to watch the races, but I really hope they provide the same, if not better, level of service that F1TV had. However, knowing Apple, they're going to strip it of everything, and add commercials.

I lol at people who love apple devices. It's like everyone has stockholm syndrome. They praise the brand for being the best, and then go absolutely wild and throw parties when apple releases something that's been on android for a decade.

It boils down to simplicity vs. latest and greatest. Apple does a much better job with branding and reaps the rewards.

The last features to force my hand into an upgrade were Touch and Face ID. Otherwise it gets replaced when it breaks.

Being someone that makes a living from this. The Apple devices are considerably more advanced than the competition and the ecosystem is simply superb. The way everything works together is so good. Once you are used to it there is no going back. Plus privacy and security are important. Android devices still don’t even have a secure FaceID. I saw Idris unlocking his Samsung the other day with a waxwork figure.

Basically, like most things in life you get what you pay for.

So not in GB, then up theirs

M5Rick wrote

So not in GB, then up theirs

Only time will tell if Apple F1 is good or bad.

I hated when ESPN took over for SpeedTV here in the states. They basically ditched my favorite commentary crew ever and broadcast the SKY production. But, we didn't get any SKY extras like Battle Channel or Driver Onboards. However, no commercials was GREAT!!!!

How Apple handles things is anyones guess

The days of no commercials is gone I'm afraid

Davil wrote

Being someone that makes a living from this. The Apple devices are considerably more advanced than the competition and the ecosystem is simply superb. The way everything works together is so good. Once you are used to it there is no going back. Plus privacy and security are important. Android devices still don’t even have a secure FaceID. I saw Idris unlocking his Samsung the other day with a waxwork figure.

Basically, like most things in life you get what you pay for.

It just works!!!!

Except for Siri, one has to understand she is a Home Assistant and not AI.

Rumor has it Apple is giving up on AI and contracting out to Google. Get that and Matter up to speed and all of us will be golden....I hope!!!

I will be watching legally by any means necessary

Okay, so it looks like we're just going to log in to the F1TV account/app and connect with Apple login information. I opened up the F1TV app and connected my account.

That's a huge relief.

Back to torrents!

According to Cadillac F1 CEO Dan Towriss, $700 Million Apple Deal is for the better:

Towriss acknowledged that there could be a “short-term blip” in F1 moving over to AppleTV, but was optimistic overall. “I think as you look to the long term, from our standpoint, we’re certainly betting on Apple,” he said.

https://frontofficesports.com/cadillac-f1-ceo-dan-towriss-defends-700-million-apple-deal/#:~:text=Towriss%20acknowledged%20that%20there%20could,F1's%20a%20global%20sport.%E2%80%9D

If you don’t have by other means, then Slow Horses is outstanding. Good list from others on this thread already.

I was wondering how this was all going to work and then when I opened my F1TV app I was just asked to enter my appleID/credential and I’ve now got the same F1TV content as before and the same folks now doing pre-season coverage.

I was happy to hear as I already have Apple TV and now I don’t have to payfor the F1TV subscription. Although I doubt they will have the in depth analysis and history pieces F1TV had.

AppleTV coverage sticking with Sky

Looks like Sky is part of the F1 package. Did a little searching, read that Apple TV F1 will have the F1 feed, with a choice of commentators (Sky, F1TV).

It is what one is accustomed to. I really liked old Speedvision (was that the name) before ESPN broadcasted Sky. Liked David, Steve, and Will. Got used to them, and the format. Then ESPN got the rights and just broadcasted the Sky feed. Got accustomed to that. For the last couple of races in 2025, watched the F1 feed. Did not warm up to the commentators or their format.

Toddbmw wrote

Looks like Sky is part of the F1 package. Did a little searching, read that Apple TV F1 will have the F1 feed, with a choice of commentators (Sky, F1TV).

It is what one is accustomed to. I really liked old Speedvision (was that the name) before ESPN broadcasted Sky. Liked David, Steve, and Will. Got used to them, and the format. Then ESPN got the rights and just broadcasted the Sky feed. Got accustomed to that. For the last couple of races in 2025, watched the F1 feed. Did not warm up to the commentators or their format.

David Hobbs and Steve Matchett were the best!!! Wasn't Peter Windsor with them until replaced by Buxton? Never cared for Will too much.

I'm used to Sky now except for Crofty. Can anyone list who does the F1 feed?

Killed by Death wrote

David Hobbs and Steve Matchett were the best!!! Wasn't Peter Windsor with them until replaced by Buxton? Never cared for Will too much.

I'm used to Sky now except for Crofty. Can anyone list who does the F1 feed?

This is the 2025 lineup for F1 TV.

Rono63 wrote

This is the 2025 lineup for F1 TV.

Thanks!!! I keep forgetting about AI too. It can answer about anything these days.

Interestingly I’m seeing the F1 channel in my AppleTV app, but also the F1TV app is now continuing to work and has additional preseason coverage vs what’s in the AppleTV app. Not sure if it all ultimately migrates to AppleTV but glad for more coverage either way.

Killed by Death wrote

Thanks!!! I keep forgetting about AI too. It can answer about anything these days.

meh. I find the answers are at least partially wrong or misleading every time, and sometimes it's completely incorrect.

dfox wrote

meh. I find the answers are at least partially wrong or misleading every time, and sometimes it's completely incorrect.

For us mental midgets asking simple questions it works

But then again I'm used to dealing with Siri

If you have Apple Maps in iPhone, iPad, Mac or VP they?ve done some cool stuff for F1 tracks.

I wonder if that is Lewis in the pit?