Apple is bringing Formula 1 closer to your iPhone than ever before. Just ahead of the new racing season, Apple Maps now features a dedicated “2026 Formula 1 Tracks Around the World” guide, complete with detailed 3D visuals of iconic circuits.
If you use Apple Maps on your iPhone (not Google Maps), this update transforms how you explore race locations across the globe.
A New Formula 1 Guide Inside Apple Maps
The new F1 guide in Apple Maps highlights every circuit scheduled for the 2026 season. It allows fans to browse tracks worldwide, zoom in on layouts, and explore select venues with immersive 3D renderings.
The experience launches with enhanced visuals for the Formula One World Championship season opener at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit in Melbourne.
More upgraded tracks include:
- Miami International Autodrome
- Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
- Circuit de Monaco
- Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
- Red Bull Ring
- Silverstone Circuit
Not every circuit has received the full 3D treatment yet, but Apple is expected to expand the enhanced visuals throughout the season.
Detailed 3D Landmarks Bring Tracks to Life
On supported tracks like Albert Park, Apple Maps now includes custom 3D models of grandstands, paddock areas, surrounding stadiums, and even tiny trackside details.
When you pan around the Melbourne circuit, you can spot buildings, lakeside structures, and detailed stands rendered in the same style Apple uses for global landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge and the Statue of Liberty.
The result feels playful yet polished. It turns a simple map into something closer to a lightweight racing preview experience right on your iPhone screen.
Apple’s Ecosystem Push for Formula 1
This update is part of a much bigger Formula 1 push across Apple services. Inside the Apple TV app, the Formula 1 channel promotes race coverage, related content, and additional experiences.
Fans can also find:
- F1 content in Apple News
- A dedicated F1 category in Apple Podcasts
- An F1-focused collection in the App Store
- Fitness tie-ins through Apple Fitness+
It is a clear example of Apple connecting its services in a way that feels intentional. If you are already using your iPhone for navigation, streaming, fitness, and news, the F1 integration now flows naturally between them.
Why This Matters for iPhone Users
For iPhone users (grab the 17 Pro Max for $1350 on Amazon), this update makes Apple Maps more than just a navigation tool. It becomes a discovery platform.
Whether you are planning to attend a race, watching from home, or just curious about legendary circuits, you can now explore the track layouts in 3D directly on your iPhone.
It is a small update on the surface, but it shows how Apple continues to enhance everyday apps with rich visual experiences. If this is how Apple plans to handle major sports partnerships going forward, Apple Maps could become one of the most fun ways to explore global events without ever leaving your screen.
