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How to watch F1 in 2026

Every broadcaster, streaming service, and free-to-air option, by country.

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Live sessions, onboard cameras, and team radio direct from F1. Blocked in the UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, and Belgium due to exclusive broadcast deals. In the US, F1 is exclusive to Apple TV from 2026.

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How can I watch Formula 1 in the United States in 2026?

Apple TV (formerly Apple TV+) holds exclusive F1 broadcasting rights in the US from 2026 through 2030, priced at $14.99/month or $119.99/year. A subscription is required for most races, but Friday and Saturday practice plus a handful of races each season are free with just an Apple account. F1 TV Pro has been discontinued in the US market.

How can I watch F1 for free?

Several countries have free-to-air F1 coverage in 2026. Greece (ANT1) and Hungary (M4 Sport) air every session of every round free. Austria splits the full calendar between ServusTV and ORF, 12 races each. Germany's RTL shows a rotating ~5–7 races free (Monaco, Belgian, Dutch and Las Vegas GPs among them). Italy's TV8 carries the Italian GP, one other race, and every sprint. Brazil's TV Globo airs up to 15 races. Most other countries at least show their home Grand Prix free: the UK's Channel 4 (British GP), Netherlands' NOS (Dutch GP), Belgium's VRT, Spain's Mediaset, Canada's CTV, Mexico's Canal 5 and Australia's Network 10.

Where can I watch F1 in the UK?

Sky Sports F1 has exclusive live rights in the UK and shows every session in Ultra HD, from £20/month as an F1 add-on to a Sky Sports subscription. NOW streams the same Sky Sports F1 coverage with no contract for £14.99/month. Channel 4 airs the British Grand Prix live for free and provides highlights for every other race, typically 2–3 hours after the chequered flag. BBC Radio 5 Live carries free live commentary on every session.

Is F1 TV Pro available in my country?

F1 TV is blocked in countries where exclusive broadcast deals exist, including the UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, and Belgium. It has also been discontinued in the United States (Apple TV is the exclusive US broadcaster from 2026). F1 TV is available in many other countries including Australia, Canada, Italy, Spain, Japan, India, Brazil, Mexico, UAE, South Africa, and most of Latin America.

Where can I watch F1 in Australia?

Fox Sports and Kayo Sports carry all Formula 1 sessions live in Australia. Kayo is a streaming-only option that doesn't require a Foxtel box and offers a 7-day free trial. Network 10 airs the Australian Grand Prix only as a free broadcast. F1 TV is also available in Australia.

How can I watch F1 in Canada?

TSN broadcasts most F1 sessions live in Canada, with TSN+ streaming the rest (no cable needed). RDS covers races in French. CTV and Noovo air the Canadian Grand Prix free. F1 TV is also available in Canada as a direct streaming option.

How can I watch F1 without a TV subscription?

Options vary by country. In the UK, Channel 4 is free online at channel4.com and NOW offers Sky Sports F1 with no contract. In Austria, ServusTV and ORF stream free online. In Germany, the RTL free races are on RTL+. F1 TV is a standalone streaming subscription in supported countries. In India, FanCode offers per-race or season passes from around $2/month. BBC Radio 5 Live carries free live audio commentary worldwide via BBC Sounds.

Is F1 on Netflix?

No. Netflix does not have live Formula 1 broadcasting rights anywhere in the world. Netflix produces Drive to Survive, the behind-the-scenes F1 documentary series, but does not show live races, qualifying, or practice sessions.