How to Watch Formula 1

In this comprehensive guide, we outline every available method to watch Formula 1 in 2025, covering official streaming services, regional broadcasters, popular over-the-top (OTT) platforms, free-to-air options, and VPN workarounds. Whether you seek premium onboard cameras, team radio, live timing, or simply race day coverage on your favorite device, we provide detailed instructions, pricing, and subscription recommendations to ensure you never miss a lap.

Official F1 TV Service: Pro and Premium

F1 TV Pro offers an annual subscription at $84.99 per year, delivering ad-free live streams of all F1 sessions, 20 onboard cameras, live team radios, and essential live timing features. Formula 1®The Official F1® Website
The F1 TV Premium tier, priced at $129.99 per year, adds 4K UHD/HDR streaming, a Multiview custom-feed interface, and simultaneous viewing on up to six devices. Formula 1®The Official F1® Website

Streaming Platforms by Region

United States

In the U.S., ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 hold live broadcast rights, offering commercial-free coverage produced by Sky Sports. CableTV.com
Hulu + Live TV, ranging from $81.99 to $95.99 per month, includes these channels plus ESPN+, making it Editor’s Choice for F1 streaming. CableTV.com
Sling TV (starting at $45.99/month), FuboTV, and YouTube TV also carry ESPN networks, providing flexible OTT access for cord-cutters. Tom’s Guide

United Kingdom

Sky Sports F1 controls primary live rights in the UK, delivering all races, practice, and qualifying in 4K. CNET
Channel 4 offers free-to-air highlights shortly after each session, perfect for fans on a budget. CNET
For race-weekend flexibility, Now TV provides short-term passes to Sky Sports F1 without a contract. talkSPORT

Australia

Australian viewers can stream every Grand Prix on Kayo Sports and Fox Sports, with Kayo packages starting at AUD 25 per month. Tom’s Guide

Canada

TSN Direct offers live coverage of every F1 weekend—practice, qualifying, sprint races, and the Grand Prix—for Canadian subscribers. Private Internet Access
TSN+’s Multiplex provides up to six simultaneous streams, including onboard cameras and pit-lane feeds via the TSN+ app. TSN

India

FanCode holds exclusive rights for the 2024–2025 seasons, streaming all F1 races live on its platform across devices. Dream Sports
This season, FanCode expands commentary in Hindi and regional languages, making F1 more accessible to millions of new fans. The Economic Times

Germany

In Germany, Sky Deutschland broadcasts all F1 events live, with catch-up and highlights available on the Sky Go app; DAZN offers supplementary motorsport coverage. Formula 1®The Official F1® Website

Free-to-Air and VPN Options

Fans in Austria can watch 12 races for free on ORF and Servus TV, while Belgium’s RTBF streams every Grand Prix—VPN usage may be required for viewers abroad.

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