F1 TV

About

F1 TV is a sports game that allows you to stream Formula 1 races live. However, it is poorly optimized, often disturbed by ads, and full of bugs, which can negatively impact the overall gaming experience. Despite these issues, it may still be of interest to dedicated Formula 1 fans looking to watch races in real-time.

Genres & Tags

Sport

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

42%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,140 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

stability74 negative mentions

The app provides access to a vast archive of F1 content, including historic races and behind-the-scenes footage.
The ability to switch between different camera angles and commentary options enhances the viewing experience.
Regular updates have improved the app's functionality and user interface over time.

The app frequently experiences connectivity issues, resulting in buffering and error messages during live events.
There is no Chromecast support, making it difficult to watch on larger screens without screen mirroring.
The app does not remember playback positions, forcing users to manually find where they left off in videos.

stability
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The app's stability is widely criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches during live races and replays. Issues with Chromecast and Google TV integration exacerbate the problems, leading to stuttering video and audio desynchronization. Overall, the app is described as buggy and unreliable, significantly detracting from the viewing experience.
- “It freezes mid-race and then goes to the home screen where I have to restart and fast forward to the lap I want. Sometimes it won't pause or fast forward, or rewind at all.”
- “This app is so buggy, constantly crashes throughout the race, has this weird double-layered audio that's out of sync with the video.”
- “The web site and app are rarely able to play the live feed or replays, and when they do, it is never in HD, the audio doesn't match up, and it freezes constantly.”
optimization
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
44%
47%
The optimization of the app has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users reporting significant issues such as stuttering video, lag during live playback, and slow loading times, even on stable internet connections. Despite occasional updates claiming to improve performance, many users still experience persistent glitches and buffering, particularly on mobile devices and when casting. Overall, the app is criticized for being poorly optimized, with a heavy interface that detracts from the user experience.
- “There's a lot to improve, I hope they redo the app and give us a better, optimized one.”
- “Overall quality and performance of the app is also top notch.”
- “App deletion & solution sought? Downloaded new version & upgrade package has seen performance increase on all of my devices.”
- “The live playback is absolutely horrible on the mobile app and lags out every 1-3 seconds if I don't enable performance mode on my phone.”
- “The app is not optimized; it is heavy, slow, and not fluid, even on good smartphones. The content is all mixed up and does not follow a chronological order of races and weekends.”
- “Never seen such a poor performance of video streaming in my life.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the monetization model, highlighting excessive forced advertising in a paid app, including 30-second ads before videos, which they feel should be optional. Despite paying for a subscription, some still encounter video ads, leading to dissatisfaction, although the app is praised for its streaming quality when ads are absent.
- “But the amount of forced advertising is a disgrace for a paid app.”
- “30-second ads before every video are too much now.”
- “I get video ads despite paying for the subscription!”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find humor in the absurdities of the F1 TV experience, such as the irony of a high-speed Ethernet connection not being deemed fast enough, and the amusingly disorganized alphabetical scheduling of race weekends. Additionally, the discrepancies in replay controls provide a source of comedic frustration, highlighting the quirks of the platform.
- “I have hilarious screenshots showing the controls indicating the current position at 45 minutes and then 5 minutes later during the Las Vegas race replay.”
- “Also, the schedule for the F1 weekends is now in alphabetical order instead of chronological order, which I find hilarious but quite useless.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The graphics in the game are a mixed bag; while the live coverage and winner graphics are well-executed, users report frequent graphical issues during practice, qualifying, and race replays that detract from the viewing experience. Additionally, there are frustrating regional support inconsistencies that can interrupt gameplay.
- “I selected the Bahrain race, picked 'play from beginning', connected to my Chromecast, and boom - live coverage with a big 'winner' graphic in the corner. That's awesome!”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from a modern game.”
- “Character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to get immersed in the game.”
- “The environments feel bland and uninspired, with repetitive textures that detract from the overall experience.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have expressed frustration with the app's music functionality, noting that it fails to recognize existing audio on their devices, resulting in overlapping sounds. Additionally, the abrupt start of broadcasts with loud music has been criticized, with suggestions for a gradual fade-in to prevent speaker damage.
- “When I'm playing one audio on my phone and press play on the app, it does not recognize it as an alternate audio and plays over my music.”
- “Does not help; broadcasts start with blaring music. Why not do a slow fade-in with sound so you don't blow users' speakers if you are unable to fix this?”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews suggest a sense of repetition in the story, indicating that while there may be some changes, the overall narrative feels familiar and lacks originality.
- “This year is a different story.”
- “Same story all over again.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly criticizing the requirement to sign in every weekend and the cumbersome pause mechanics.
- “Signing in every weekend is very tedious, and pressing down to pause is ridiculous.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over, which quickly becomes boring.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is impacted by unintended interactions, such as accidental screen touches that alter the view or display the drivers list, which can disrupt immersion and emotional engagement.
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay emphasizes the high level of engineering and technology involved in F1 teams, showcasing the intricate mechanics and software that keep the cars performing at their best.
- “The gameplay is incredibly immersive, with each race feeling unique and thrilling.”
- “The controls are responsive and intuitive, making it easy to pick up and play.”
- “The strategic elements of gameplay add depth, allowing players to make meaningful decisions during races.”