Formula 1 racing roars into the Lone Star State this weekend for the Formula 1 MSC Cruises United States Grand Prix 2026 at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA), with every practice, qualifying session, and the main Grand Prix streaming live and on-demand exclusively on Apple TV in the U.S.
As the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship enters its final stretch, the stakes at COTA have never been higher. The championship fight intensifies as drivers and teams navigate the iconic, undulating 3.41-mile circuit—featuring its legendary blind uphill Turn 1—in front of a massive crowd of American motorsport fans.
A Cinematic First: Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Debut
This weekend’s action marks a major broadcast milestone: Formula 1 on Apple TV is officially debuting Dolby Vision picture quality alongside immersive Dolby Atmos sound. Fans tuning in from home can experience the roar of the V6 turbo-hybrid engines, team radio chatter, and trackside atmosphere with unprecedented clarity and depth across supported Apple devices and compatible home theater systems.
Enhanced Viewing with Multiview
Viewers looking to track every strategic battle can leverage Apple TV’s advanced Multiview feature. Available on supported smart TVs, Apple devices, and streaming players, Multiview allows fans to watch up to four live streams simultaneously. Custom layouts can combine the main broadcast with any of the 22 driver-view cameras, live data feeds, pit lane tickers, and helicopter tracking views.
Weekend Schedule & Coverage
Comprehensive coverage begins with practice sessions starting Friday, October 23, followed by Saturday qualifying, and culminating in the main Grand Prix on Sunday, October 25, at 4:00 p.m. ET (3:00 p.m. local CDT).
In addition to the live races, Apple TV subscribers have access to extensive pre- and post-race programming, including Weekend Warm-Up, Circuits in Focus, tactical deep-dives like Race in 30, and comprehensive race replays and highlights.
U.S. viewers can catch all the action by subscribing to Apple TV or starting a 7-day free trial.
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