F1 on Apple Vision Pro Looks Incredible
Apple’s newest product, Apple Vision Pro, hits shelves on February 2nd. There are still questions about what Mixed Reality (XR) could become. But we got a glimpse of what consuming sports through XR could look like. App developer John LePore put out a video on what it could look like. And the F1 on Apple Vision Pro looks incredible. LaPore points out that Formula One is the perfect sports to create an elite XR experience. This is due to the “hyperactive” data tracking that the sport already has in place for all of the teams. Also, the simplicity of designing a car for XR is easier than a human. It seems that it is only a matter of time before the sport embraces XR. And the start is with this demo video that makes F1 on Apple Vision Pro look like a must have for any F1 fan.
This looks simply amazing. And although this is just a demo right now, Formula One should be looking into this type of technology ASAP. I’ve never seen the point of strapping on a headset to watch sports or any other TV for that matter. But this is the first time that I’ve seen the XR experience mixed with live sports in a way that I would want to consume it. I put the NFL “Toy Story” game on for my kids this last fall. And it was cool for a few minutes. But the detail wasn’t there to keep an adult’s attention. This takes it to a new level and I am intrigued to see if F1, or anther auto-sport pick up the ball and runs with this.
Ranked: F1 2023 Liveries
The 10 F1 teams will embark on Sakhir for testing. And with that, we will get our first look at cars on track. But, the F1 2023 liveries have been announced, and there is an overwhelming theme this year: black. Many of the cars on the grid this year will feature more black than last season, and this is in an effort to reduce weight. Carbon reduces weight and increases the performance of the cars. But aesthetically is takes away from the look of the cars. The biggest change on the grid is Hass. They ditched their blue, red, and white look they’ve had the last 2 seasons for the red, black, and white. Haas is the only American owned team on the grid, but had massive Russian investment that I’m sure added to the Russian looking car. Overall the F1 2023 Liveries disappoint.
6 teams have changed one of their drives from last year to this. Former champion Fernando Alonso moved from Alpine to Aston Martin. French team Alpine has an all French lineup adding Pierre Gasly to Estebon Ocon. Haas has a potentially explosive pairing with Nico Hulkenberg pairing with Kevin Magnussen. There are three rookies on the grid this season. Oscar Piasti is the highest touted, and he is with McLaren after a drawn out saga at the end of 2022. American Logan Sargeant is with Williams- one of the slower cars in the field regularly. And Nyck de Vries, who had 1 drive last season with Williams, is with AlphaTauri. I can’t wait to see the cars on track next week. But heres the F1 2023 liveries ranked.
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