Is F1 TV Safe for Kids?
Age rating is set by App Store, not by Unstar. This page explains it and adds what parents report in reviews. Not affiliated with Formula One Digital Media Limited.
What F1 TV's age rating means
F1 TV is rated 12+ on the App Store, meaning it targets older teenagers, not young children. With parental controls and an honest conversation, many teens use apps like this fine, but the rating exists for a reason.
What parents and users report about F1 TV
Users frequently report technical issues with the app, including login and subscription problems, playback errors, and difficulties with casting to TV. Many complain about poor Portuguese commentary quality and lack of language options. The absence of Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode and frequent app bugs are also common frustrations.
Summarized from 331 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with F1 TV
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove F1 TV if it is above your child's age.
Use Google Family Link to approve installs, set a Play Store content rating limit, require purchase approval, and block or uninstall F1 TV on your child's device.
F1 TV for kids: frequently asked questions
Is F1 TV safe for kids?
F1 TV has an official age rating of 12+ on the App Store, aimed at older teens rather than young children. It can be appropriate with guidance, parental controls, and a conversation about what to share and who to talk to.
What age rating does F1 TV have?
The App Store rates F1 TV as 12+. This is the store's own content rating, set from the app's features and content, not our opinion. Use it as the starting point for whether it fits your child's age.
Can my child use F1 TV safely?
If you decide to allow it, use device parental controls: Screen Time and Content & Privacy Restrictions on iPhone, or Family Link and Play Store parental controls on Android. Turn on purchase approval, set age-appropriate content limits, and keep the account under your family group so you can see activity.
How do I block or remove F1 TV from my child's phone?
On iPhone, open Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions, then restrict or delete the app and block reinstalling it. On Android, open Family Link, select your child, find F1 TV and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.