Motorsport fandom in 2025 is a smartphone-first experience. Whether you want live timing, TV guides, race previews, or just to know when the next session starts, there is an app for it. Here is our guide to the best motorsport apps available right now - and what each one is actually useful for.
For Tracking Every Series: The Racing Line
If you follow more than one or two motorsport series, The Racing Line is built for you. It covers 220+ series from Formula 1 to regional championships, showing you all session times automatically converted to your local timezone.
The standout features are the personal dashboard (showing only the series you follow), smart notifications that alert you before sessions start, and an aggregated guide to where you can watch each event - including free-to-air options. It also carries live streams for selected series.
Free to download with no subscription. Available on iPhone and Android.
For Deep F1 Data: The Official F1 App
The official Formula 1 app offers the deepest data experience for dedicated F1 fans. Live timing, driver tracker, and full session replay are available on F1 TV Pro (paid). The free tier gives you session results, standings, and selected highlights.
Worth it if you watch F1 exclusively and want the full data overlay experience. Less useful if you follow multiple series, as it covers only Formula 1.
For MotoGP Data: The MotoGP App
The official MotoGP app mirrors the F1 app in terms of functionality - live timing, standings, and detailed statistics for the Motorcycle World Championship. VideoPass subscribers get full live race coverage.
Again, excellent for dedicated MotoGP fans. Limited scope beyond the MotoGP classes.
For Live Radio Commentary: BBC Sounds
In the UK, BBC Radio 5 Live carries commentary for major motorsport events including Formula 1 and selected endurance races. The BBC Sounds app makes this accessible anywhere. It is genuinely one of the best-kept secrets in motorsport broadcasting.
For Social Discussion: Reddit and Twitter/X
Not apps in the traditional sense, but Reddit communities like r/formula1 and r/motogp offer real-time discussion, and Twitter/X remains the fastest place for breaking paddock news.
The Bottom Line
For following a broad range of motorsport: The Racing Line. For deep data on one series: the official series app. For radio commentary (UK): BBC Sounds.
Most serious motorsport fans end up using two or three of these in combination. Download The Racing Line free from the App Store or Google Play as your starting point.
