Apple Sports App Gets CarPlay Support and F1 Weather Data

Apple has rolled out an update for its free Sports app, introducing two exciting features: CarPlay support and live weather updates for Formula 1 Grand Prix races.

What Changed in This Update

The update introduces two CarPlay widgets—small panels that display sports information on your car’s dashboard screen. It also includes a new feature that shows weather conditions during F1 race weekends. Plus, the CarPlay widgets now come in smaller sizes for the iPhone Home Screen, allowing users to arrange sports scores without taking up too much space.

CarPlay support marks a first for Apple Sports, which debuted in February 2024. Previously, the app was limited to iPhone and iPad. Now, fans can easily check live scores while driving, all without picking up their phones.

The F1 Weather Feature Explained

The second feature caters specifically to Formula 1 fans. Apple Sports will now show weather conditions at the circuit during Grand Prix weekends. In F1, the weather can greatly impact strategy—rain may prompt teams to switch from dry tires to wet ones, often reshuffling the race order. Having this information alongside lap times and standings makes Apple Sports a more comprehensive companion on race day.

Think of it as a weather overlay integrated into your race ticker, so you won’t need to switch between Apple Sports and a weather app during the race.

What This Means for Everyday Users

If you already use Apple Sports to keep up with your favorite teams or leagues, this update offers practical improvements in two key areas.

First, if your car supports CarPlay, you can now add a sports widget to your dashboard. Instead of checking your phone at a red light, you can see scores and standings on the center console screen, which is both more convenient and safer. The smaller widget option for iPhone is also great if your Home Screen is already packed—you get live scores in a size closer to an app icon.

Second, for F1 followers, the weather integration clears up a minor but real hassle during race weekends. You won’t need a second app open to understand why a team called their driver in for a tire change.

While neither feature is a major overhaul, they address specific gaps users pointed out since the app launched. Best of all, Apple Sports remains free and needs no subscription, making these updates available to anyone with an iPhone.

Community Reactions

“CarPlay support is long overdue. I have a screen in my car specifically so I don’t have to touch my phone, and sports scores were the one thing I kept picking it up for.”

— Reddit user, r/apple

“The F1 weather thing is actually smart. That’s exactly the kind of contextual info that makes watching the race make sense if you’re newer to the sport.”

— YouTube comment, 9to5Mac coverage

What To Watch

• F1 season in progress: With the 2025 Formula 1 season ongoing, the new weather feature will get real-world testing at the upcoming Grand Prix weekends. Keep an eye out for whether Apple expands F1 data further, like live timing or detailed driver standings.
• CarPlay Ultra: Apple announced a next-gen CarPlay platform at WWDC 2022 that will take over more of the car’s instrument cluster. If Apple Sports widgets eventually reach that platform, the experience of sports while driving could get even better.
• Additional sport and league support: Apple Sports launched with a limited set of leagues. Broader CarPlay widget support might push Apple to expand coverage to more international leagues where there’s high demand.

Sources: 9to5Mac, MacRumors