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February 15, 2026, 07:20 AM
GeorgeairFormula 1 Discussion
Making it complicated to watch doesn’t seem in line with other viewership growth objectives.
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February 15, 2026, 07:59 AM
Dwill104quote:
Originally posted by Georgeair:
Making it complicated to watch doesn’t seem in line with other viewership growth objectives.
Easier than figuring out which ESPN channel things were on, which not only changed week to week, but also during the same weekend.
February 15, 2026, 08:30 AM
P250UA5quote:
Originally posted by Dwill104:
quote:
Originally posted by Georgeair:
Making it complicated to watch doesn’t seem in line with other viewership growth objectives.
Easier than figuring out which ESPN channel things were on, which not only changed week to week, but also during the same weekend.
That, and the ever increasing cost of YTTV pushed me to F1TV.
The Apple side is the only confusing part right now. The F1TV side is the same as it was, once you like to your Apple acct.
The Enemy's gate is down. February 15, 2026, 10:05 AM
P250UA5quote:
Originally posted by P250UA5:
The only advantage of a direct link via AppleTV, for me, is not having to run through my Roku.
AppleTV has a direct app on my TV & F1TV doesn't.
Another point on this, my Roku remote eats batteries at a much faster rate compared to my Samsung remote. Easily 3:1, and the Romu gets used significantly less, since it's only for F1TV
The Enemy's gate is down. February 15, 2026, 01:39 PM
ChuckFinleyI'm also hoping for a button like the MLS one.
I have some pretty large TVs that I watch the broadcasts on. I would not want to have to screen mirror from the f1 ipad app to the TVs. I doubt that will be necessary, but they don't have my full confidence yet, either.
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February 15, 2026, 01:54 PM
Dwill104It will be interesting to see how the Apple TV setup is by the time the season actually starts. I think it’s definitely going to be improved over what we have right now, but I still suspect F1 TV will be superior overall.
February 15, 2026, 02:28 PM
P250UA5Maybe they'll use next week's Bahrain test to work on the functionality
The Enemy's gate is down. February 15, 2026, 02:35 PM
DanHquote:
Originally posted by Dwill104:
quote:
Originally posted by Georgeair:
Making it complicated to watch doesn’t seem in line with other viewership growth objectives.
Easier than figuring out which ESPN channel things were on, which not only changed week to week, but also during the same weekend.
We also get access to F2, F3, Porsche SuperCup, and F1 Academy. We'll also get to see Colton Herta drive in F2, and since only half of F2 races have pit stops, that's 50% less of a chance his pit crew destroys his race.
February 16, 2026, 09:41 AM
P250UA5Barcelona extended to 2032, to alternate years with Spa
https://www.formula1.com/en/la...PBcnuzB9vYVzFIwdEgf4Bummed that Spa will not be every year, easily one of my favorite tracks.
The Enemy's gate is down. February 16, 2026, 09:50 AM
220-9erThis may help satisfy your Eau Rouge (Spa) fix.
From the F-2 area pit wall.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfoVqAt0lIM
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February 16, 2026, 10:07 AM
DanHquote:
Originally posted by P250UA5:
Bummed that Spa will not be every year, easily one of my favorite tracks.
We've known Spa will rotate for over a year. Now we know what track it will rotate with. I would not be sad if I never saw another race at Catalunya especially if it keeps Spa on the schedule. The biggest unknown with putting Spa back full time relies on if the new cars can actually race if it starts to sprinkle.
February 16, 2026, 10:23 AM
P250UA5quote:
Originally posted by DanH:
quote:
Originally posted by P250UA5:
Bummed that Spa will not be every year, easily one of my favorite tracks.
We've known Spa will rotate for over a year. Now we know what track it will rotate with. I would not be sad if I never saw another race at Catalunya especially if it keeps Spa on the schedule. The biggest unknown with putting Spa back full time relies on if the new cars can actually race if it starts to sprinkle.
They can just do a repeat of 2021 & take enough laps behind the SC to give points & cancel the race
The Enemy's gate is down. February 16, 2026, 12:14 PM
DanH^^
Except they can't give you a year of F1TV free this time because they'd have to clear it with Apple....
February 18, 2026, 03:49 PM
DanH2025 and 2026 races have been setup on the Apple TV app, but as long as I still have access to F1TV, it's still easier to get their archives and watch the final week of Bahrain practice. Also on the AppleTV page, there's separate links to the Sky Sports coverage and the F1TV coverage for 2026 so you'll have to be careful which one you pick.
February 18, 2026, 04:38 PM
P250UA5I've had Bahrain on [F1TV] in the background all day.
Will give AppleTV a shot for Australia & see how it is compared to F1TV.
In my case it'll be browser based for FP1/2 in the office & AppleTV app on my Samsung TV for FP1/Quali on Saturday.
The Enemy's gate is down. February 18, 2026, 04:40 PM
GeorgeairI learned a new British phrase from George today; "All loved up?"
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February 18, 2026, 05:10 PM
Dwill104I can’t imagine how the power tracks like Spa and Monza are going to be in this new battery management era.
February 18, 2026, 06:18 PM
DanHSupposedly, there's a reevaluation after 6 races for what teams are allowed extra development work. We'll have Australia, China, Japan, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Miami to see what's what and if any changes get made.
February 18, 2026, 09:07 PM
P250UA5With this new extended high revs launch process, lap 1 turn 1 at Australia could be interesting
The Enemy's gate is down. February 22, 2026, 08:39 PM
ChuckFinleyThere is now a F1 side button on appleTV, to subscribe/follow.
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