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Watch F1 online from anywhere with NordVPN
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Next up: Austrian GP (27-29 June)
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Lights out: 2pm BST / 9am ET
Formula 1 is back for another epic Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring this weekend, June 27-29, 2025. You can watch F1 for free in selected countries, so read on for a full rundown of the grid ahead of lights out.
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Want to know how to watch the 2025 F1 live online? We've got you covered with all the essential information on race times, TV broadcasters, and global live streaming options—so you won't miss a single lap of this must-see Formula 1 event.
Here's our quick guide to how to watch F1 live online from anywhere
When is the 2025 F1 season start?
The 76th edition of the Formula 1 Championship takes in 24 Grand Prix weekends, including six F1 Sprint races, from March 16through December 7.
Today's Monaco Grand Prix is one of the highlights of the season.
How to watch F1 online
The easiest way to watch F1 is through official streaming platforms:
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F1 TV Pro & Premium - The official F1 streaming service with live races, on-board cameras, full race replays and 4K quality (available in US/India).
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Sky Sports F1 - Premier option in the UK with comprehensive coverage including exclusive interviews and technical breakdowns.
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Fox Sports/ Kayo - Main option for Australian viewers with full HD coverage and multi-screen viewing options.
How to watch F1 for free
Lucky viewers in selected countries can watch F1 live streams for free in 2025.
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10Play (Australia)– Network 10 broadcasts the Australian GP for free.
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Channel 4 (UK)– Streams the British Grand Prix for free.
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ORF / Servus TV (Austria)– alternate race coverage with free live streaming through their websites and apps.
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RTBF (Belgium)– free streaming of all races through their AUVIO platform (French commentary).
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RTL Zwee (Luxembourg)– Free F1 streams until 2026 with commentary in Luxembourgish.
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SRF (Switzerland) –SRF shows races for free with German commentary.
🌎 ABROAD?F1 is broadcast in many countries around the world but if you are abroad you should consider using one of the best VPNs to unlock your domestic streaming service provided it does not infringe any terms and conditions.
A VPN will allow you relocate your device back to your home country. NordVPN is our favorite VPN by dint of its epic streaming skills.
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Full F1 2025 calendar dates
The 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship race calendar features 24 live televised races.
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14-16 March: Australia
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21-23 March: China
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4-6 April: Japan
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11-13 April: Bahrain
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18-20 April: Saudi Arabia
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2-4 May: Miami
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16-18 May: Emilia Romagna (Italy)
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23-25 May: Monaco
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30 May-1 June: Spain
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13-15 June: Canada
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27-29 June: Austria
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4-6 July: United Kingdom
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25-27 July: Belgium
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1-3 August: Hungary
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29-31 August: Netherlands
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5-7 September: Italy
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19-21 September: Azerbaijan
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3-5 October: Singapore
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17-19 October: United States (Austin)
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24-26 October: Mexico
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7-9 November: Sao Paulo
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20-22 November: Las Vegas
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28-30 November: Qatar
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5-7 December: Abu Dhabi
Must-watch F1 races
Don't miss these legendary circuits:
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Monaco Grand Prix(the crown jewel) – Precision driving through the narrow streets of Monte Carlo.
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Spa-Francorchamps(Belgium's rain-soaked rollercoaster) – Weather-affected drama on a historic track.
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Monza(Italy's "Temple of Speed") – Breathtaking straight-line speed and the passionate Tifosi
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Silverstone(birthplace of F1) – Fast, flowing corners and unpredictable British weather
F1 driver lineup (2025 season)
Alpine– Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan (rookie)
Aston Martin– Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll
Ferrari– Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc
Haas– Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman (rookie)
McLaren– Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
Mercedes– George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli (rookie)
Red Bull– Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda
Racing Bulls(formally RB) – Liam Lawson (rookie) and Isack Hadjar (rookie)
Sauber– Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto (rookie)
Williams– Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz
When are the F1 sprint races?
Six circuits will host F1 Sprint weekends in 2025: China, Miami, Austin (Texas), Qatar, Belgium and Brazil ( per Formula1.com )
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When can I watch the F1 movie?
You can watch the F1 movie from June 25, 2025. The Apple Original film – directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer (who keeps popping up on the grid walk), Brad Pitt and Lewis Hamilton – stars Pitt as former F1 driver Sonny Hayes, who returns to the sport to partner rookie team mate Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), at the fictional APXGP team.
