In America, NASCAR reigns as the go-to motorsport for high-speed racing. However, Formula One (F1) is hot on its heels, thanks in no small part to Drive to Survive on Netflix. Much like how it took Americans a long time to wrap their heads around soccer, it was only recently that F1 superstars, such as Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, became household names in the States.
The 2024 F1 season began on February 29 with the Bahrain Grand Prix, and continues all the way until December in Abu Dhabi. If you want to watch the open-wheel action on your TV, phone, tablet, or PC, check out the many methods to stream F1 online.
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How to Watch F1 on Your TV, PC, or Mobile Device
You can stream F1 directly from the source. Formula One offers a streaming service, F1TV, that's available via the web, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, and Android and iOS mobile apps. F1TV comes in two tiers: TV Access and TV Pro.
For $3.49 per month, TV Access lets you watch F1 replays, documentaries, and archives containing more than 650 historic races. For $10.99 per month, TV Pro adds live streams of the current F1 season, complete with team radio and live onboard cameras. You can also stream F2, F3, and Porsche Supercup competitions.
In the United States, F1 races air on traditional television courtesy of ABC. So if you subscribe to a live TV streaming service like DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV, you can watch F1 via ABC using those platforms. Other streaming services carry F1 races, including dedicated sports platforms like ESPN+ and Fubo.
How to Watch F1 for Free
There’s no official free way to stream F1 in America. However, given the sport’s prominence in Europe, several European countries offer free F1 streams through state broadcasts. If you use a VPN to virtually switch your geographical location to, say, Austria, Belgium, or Luxembourg, you might be able to enjoy free F1 streams. Note, however, that VPN services sometimes clash with streaming services.
You can also enjoy free F1 clips by watching the Formula 1 channel on YouTube. It has race highlights, behind-the-scenes videos, podcasts, and useful explainers if you're a newcomer trying to get caught up to speed.
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