# Freader1 - Formula Racing News

> Your daily F1 news fix, including videos, results and calendar. (English only)

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.jaqb.f1readerapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.jaqb.f1readerapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.jaqb.f1readerapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Jaqb
- **Category:** SPORTS
- **Downloads:** 78,240
- **Rating:** 4.43 / 5 (2,294 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.9.8.5
- **Last updated:** 2025-04-14
- **First published:** 2013-08-08
- **Size:** 9.68 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-04-24
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.jaqb.f1readerapp)
- **Website:** [http://www.jaqb.org](http://www.jaqb.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.jaqb.org/apps/android/org.jaqb.f1readerapp/privacy\_policy.php](http://www.jaqb.org/apps/android/org.jaqb.f1readerapp/privacy_policy.php)

## Description

Freader1 - Formula Racing News brings you the latest Formula 1 news, videos, race results, and calendars in one convenient extension. Stay connected with real-time updates from major F1 websites like PlanetF1, Autosport, and SkySports. Customize your news feed by categories and tags, and switch between light and dark themes for an optimal viewing experience.

Key features include a built-in browser with smart view to focus on essential content, ability to comment and share articles and videos, up-to-date driver and constructor standings, and a full 2020 season calendar complete with countdowns and reminders. Optimized for tablets and designed for F1 enthusiasts wanting comprehensive daily updates in English.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_TYPE_SHORT_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `org.jaqb.f1readerapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Aggregates F1 news from multiple sources
- Useful features like countdown timers and standings
- User-friendly interface that is easy to navigate
- Frequent updates from the developer
- Broad coverage of all F1-related topics

### Cons

- Increasingly annoying and intrusive advertisements
- Some ads are unrelated to F1
- Issues with ad volume and full-page ads
- Technical problems after updates, such as app not loading
- Duplicated news stories from different sources

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.jaqb.f1readerapp)