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Apple Uses Custom iPhone Module to Film Upcoming F1 Movie

Built to meet strict F1 car specifications under extreme race conditions, the custom module unlocked ProRes log encoding with ACES workflow support on the iPhone 15 Pro.

Cameras on F1 race cars needed very specific, exacting mods. iPhone to the rescue.
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iPhone 15 Pro Max sales | Close-up of camera lens on last year's model

Overview

  • The camera module incorporates an iPhone sensor powered by an A-series chip and runs iOS with custom firmware to record in Apple’s ProRes lossless log format.
  • It matches the form factor and weight of standard F1 broadcast equipment to avoid altering car performance and exceeded Formula 1 durability specifications in testing.
  • Filmed during real 2023 and 2024 F1 races, the module is controlled via a custom iPad app connected by USB-C due to the absence of wireless radios.
  • Engineering challenges under extreme shock, heat and vibration drove two new iPhone 15 Pro features: log encoding capability and support for the Academy Color Encoding System workflow.
  • Footage shot with the module will debut in the Apple Original film F1, premiering internationally on June 25, 2025, and in U.S. theaters on June 27, 2025.