F1TV Apple TV deal – what you need to know

Should you still use the US region for F1 TV?

At this point, probably not:

• US access is changing
• You are forced to buy an Apple TV subscription
• Apple TV itself is likely to become more expensive as time goes on

For new users and international viewers, Canada is the easier, cheaper and more predictable option for long-term and worry-free access to the F1 season

How this affects existing F1 TV users (US-based subscriptions)

If you already have an active F1 TV Pro subscription billed through the US:

• Your subscription will continue working until it expires
• You will no longer be able to re-subscribe directly through F1 TV
• You will need to choose between: 
  
  • Buying an Apple TV subscription 
  • Finding an alternative country for F1 TV like Canada
  • Looking for a completely different streaming service like ESPN+

Many existing users proactively switch to Canada-based access to avoid disruption mid-season.

How this affects new F1 TV users outside the US

For new users outside the United States, signing up through the US is no longer possible.

Instead, many users are switching to Canada as their F1 TV region, which:

• Still supports full F1 TV Pro
• Cheaper than an Apple TV subscription in the US
• Incredibly easy to sign-up and pay for
• Is stable for users both inside and outside North America

How to keep access or sign up outside the US (recommended: Canada)

Many users started reporting their VPNs are failing on F1 TV. If you just want to find out why, check our quick guide. But if you want a more permanent solution, keep reading.

StreamLocator allows you to access F1 TV as if you were in Canada, even if you’re physically elsewhere.

Using StreamLocator’s Canada F1 server is currently the most reliable workaround for both:

• Existing users who want long-term stability
• New users who want to re-subscribe this season

Step-by-step: subscribe to F1 TV Pro via Canada

1. Create a StreamLocator account and activate StreamLocator DNS on a web browser or a device that can access a web browser
2. Create a Canadian Apple ID using our quick guide
3. Install the F1 TV app from the app store on an Apple device
4. Subscribe to F1 TV Pro/Premium in the F1 app

How to sign up and watch F1 TV using Apple TV

If you enjoy Apple TV’s original content and want to combine it with F1 TV access you can still subscribe through Apple TV directly.

Step-by-step: F1 TV on Apple TV (outside the US)

1. Create a free StreamLocator account and activate it on the device you plan to watch on 
2. Subscribe to Apple TV on any device
3. Open the F1 TV app on your streaming device of choice
4. Sign-in using your Apple TV login details

Accessing F1 TV Pro with your Apple TV account works seamlessly when the region is correctly unlocked with StreamLocator.

Final takeaway: F1TV Apple TV deal explained

• Accessing F1 TV in the US will require an Apple TV subscription
• Direct sign-ups and payments through the F1 TV app or website are now impossible
• Users outside the US should avoid relying on the US region

Using StreamLocator with the Canada F1 server is currently the most reliable way to subscribe and watch F1 TV Pro for both new and existing users.

If you want a smooth F1 season without surprises, setting this up before the first race is strongly recommended.