Apple describes the result as surrounding fans with the sounds of race weekend, “from team radio and commentary to roaring engines, on-track battles, and pit-lane intensity.” Paired with Dolby Vision, Apple says the combination “delivers exceptional sound and spectacular visuals that put fans at the heart of the action.”
Spatial audio transforms the US Grand Prix experience without new hardware.
John Couling, who serves as Senior Vice President for Entertainment at Dolby Laboratories, said F1’s trackside microphones and sensors already in place can power Apple’s Atmos coverage rather than installing new hardware. Viewers need a television or audio system that supports Dolby Atmos to hear the spatial audio.
The United States Grand Prix schedule opens with Practice 1 on Friday, October 23 at 1:30 p.m. ET, followed by Practice 2 at 5 p.m. ET. Practice 3 runs Saturday, October 24 at 1:30 p.m. ET, with Qualifying at 5 p.m. ET. The race itself takes place Sunday, October 25 at 4 p.m. ET.
Source: Yahoo Sports
