Apple has updated its Apple Sports app with a couple of useful additions aimed at motorsport fans and everyday usability.
What’s new in the update
The app now includes:
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Weather conditions for Formula 1 Grand Prix races
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Users can see track-specific weather information for race weekends
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Useful for following strategy changes and race conditions in real time
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Smaller widget options
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New compact widgets for the iPhone Home Screen
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Updated support for CarPlay widgets, making race updates easier to glance at while driving
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Why it matters
This is a fairly practical update rather than a major redesign, but it improves how fans follow F1 by combining:
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Live sports tracking
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Weather context (important for race strategy)
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Faster, less intrusive widget access across devices
It also fits Apple’s broader approach of integrating sports data more deeply into its ecosystem—especially through the Sports app and CarPlay experience.
Apple has expanded its Apple Sports app with a set of updates aimed at making live sports tracking more accessible across devices, especially for F1 and major global events.
Key new features
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Smaller, more flexible widgets
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Lets users view scores for favorite leagues and teams at a glance
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Designed for tighter spaces on the iPhone Home Screen and CarPlay Dashboard
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CarPlay widget support (iOS 26)
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Users can access widgets by swiping to the CarPlay Dashboard screen
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Brings quick sports updates directly into the driving interface
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F1 race weather integration
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Adds detailed conditions for each Grand Prix, including:
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Track temperature
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Wind speed
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General weather conditions
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Helps fans better understand race strategy and conditions in real time
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World Cup 2026 integration
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Apple is encouraging users to follow teams and explore groups ahead of the tournament
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Thursday, June 11
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About Apple Sports
Launched in 2024, the Apple Sports app is available on iPhone in multiple regions including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. It covers major leagues such as:
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NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL
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NASCAR, Formula 1
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Premier League, PGA TOUR, and more
The app focuses on real-time scores, standings, stats, and live event tracking, now increasingly tied into widgets and CarPlay for quicker access across Apple’s ecosystem.