Vision Pro’s viral Lapzz app halted after F1 complaint

Lapz, the Apple Vision Pro app that streams Formula One races in mixed reality, has been halted after F1 asked it to stop using its content. As reported uploadvr, In a message posted for discord channelLapz says it has paused distribution through TestFlight while it “explores licensing opportunities with various racing leagues and technology partners.”

The message read, “F1® has respectfully asked us to temporarily cease the use of their F1®TV broadcast rights in our platform while we continue to advance our roadmap and enhance the beta experience. “

lapz started just a concept video Created by designer John Lepore. However, the video garnered a lot of attention, leading Lepore to work with a group of developers to create an initial version of the app, which launched via TestFlight later in July.

Lapaz uses web views to display the race on a virtual screen, while also allowing F1 fans to keep track of each racer’s position on a 3D map. While the app itself is free, testers will need to link their F1 Pro subscription to use it. The Verge Reached out to F1 with a request for comment but did not immediately receive a response.

For now, the future of Lapz is unclear, whether it will remain an F1-focused app or allow users to watch other motorsports. In a reply on Discord, Lapaz said that if his dispute with F1 is not resolved, Apple “may need to shut down our TestFlight.”