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Apple Maps Gains Immersive 3D Experience of Miami F1 Grand Prix

Apple Maps has updated its "2026 Formula 1 Tracks Around the World" guide with a dedicated experience for the Miami F1 Gran Prix, which takes place on May 3 and will be streamed exclusively on Apple TV in the United States.

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The guide offers an immersive way to explore F1 circuits. It began with Albert Park in Australia, with more 3D circuit experiences to be added as the season progresses.

The Miami experience adds detailed features at key locations in Miami International Autodrome circuit. As spotted by 9to5Mac, there are 3D landmarks for things like grandstands, The Marina, the Pit Building, the Finish Line, and more. The area also includes technical information about the circuit, along with local gates, race entrances, bridges, restrooms, and water stations.

There are also some guides for fans attending the race, such as "A Local's Guide to Miami F1 Race Week" for dining and shopping recommendations, and "Hyperlocal F1 Miami Race Week Spots," for identifying prime viewing locations close to the track.

The 2026 F1 season kicked off in Australia on March 8. Last October, Apple and Formula 1 announced a five-year partnership including exclusive streaming rights in the U.S. The partnership allows ‌Apple TV‌ to provide comprehensive coverage of Formula 1, including all practice, qualifying, Sprint sessions, and Grands Prix.

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Top Rated Comments

2 hours ago at 06:13 am
While not using much their maps app I’m very pleased with Apple’s interest in F1.
Making the races available on Apple TV has been one of the greatest things they’ve done with Apple TV.
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3 hours ago at 05:19 am
I don’t have anything against F1. I do, however, get sick of Apple jamming it down my throat.
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4 hours ago at 04:32 am
Sponsored by F1, starring Brad Pitt, now streaming on Apple TV.
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1 hour ago at 07:12 am
This is great. One request: Apple, please stop putting race results (a.k.a. spoilers) in the thumbnail description for races. I don't really want to watch it after reading "see Kimi Antonelli win!"
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)
1 hour ago at 07:06 am
I think this would actually be a very helpful thing for them to do across the F1 grid for all their tracks. As someone who went to Monza two years ago the track map from the Monza app was almost useless and I walked around and looked like a tourist worse than I already was. I know a lot of people will view this as a waste of resources, but a good bit of North Americans travel to the European tracks because even after travel and accommodations it is still somewhat cheaper than trying to go to a N.A. track weekend.
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2 hours ago at 06:44 am
Totally a waste of Apple resources for a few rich people.
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