Missed Apex Formula 1 Podcast F1 Reckons: Sprints, Apple TV, Madring & the FIA
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Sep 17, 2026 A wide-ranging F1 mailbag tackles Apple TV’s impact on American growth, the march toward weekly sprints, and why Monaco may expose the format’s flaws. Topics also include Madring’s troubled design, rookie FP1 opportunities, FIA and FOM politics, hybrid engine futures, possible race relocations, bold 2027 predictions, and some gloriously silly listener takes.
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Apple TV Trades F1 Growth For Immediate Revenue
- Apple TV’s exclusive F1 deal may prioritize immediate rights revenue over broad American growth and casual-fan retention.
- Spanners compares this strategy with cricket and boxing, where paywalls limited exposure despite generating cash.
Why F1 Keeps Adding Sprint Weekends
- Sprint weekends are likely to expand because they attract more viewers and advertising value than practice sessions.
- F1 has moved from three sprints to ten while gradually normalizing the format.
Sprints Could Dilute The Grand Prix
- More competitive sessions can increase engagement while weakening the Grand Prix’s unique emotional importance.
- Fans may feel saturated after sprint qualifying and the sprint, making Sunday’s race feel less special.