To fuel interest in the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix on May 23-25 — and its upcoming F1 The Movie — Apple is bringing details of the legendary race to the Maps app on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Starting Wednesday, the principality of Monte Carlo, Monaco, in Apple Maps will incorporate updates for a new Detailed City Experience.
That includes more detailed 3D renderings of landmarks such as the Casino de Monte-Carlo and Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, with day and night-lit versions. More significantly, the race course itself will be marked on the map in light red to give you an idea of how this storied race winds directly through the streets and buildings of Monte Carlo.
3D views of Monaco during the F1 Grand Prix show the race route and updated architectural details, even at night.
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Following the template of other city experience upgrades, the Monaco map adds plenty of other details, from road markings to bike lanes. On race days, temporary structures such as grandstands, turn markers and the finish line will appear. You can use Apple Maps to explore the area virtually by searching for several F1 race cars Apple’s stashed throughout (hint: look on at least one yacht). And if you’re attending the race in person in Monte Carlo, Apple Maps could be an invaluable tool for getting around, with real-time information such as road closures and footbridges.
“Whether fans are there in person or watching from afar, the beautifully designed Detailed City Experience and Monaco Grand Prix features give them an incredible view into Monaco, just in time for the race and the upcoming premiere of F1 The Movie,” said Eddy Cue, Apple senior vice president of services.
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