Watch F1 live stream 2024
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (6–8 December) is the 24th and final race of the season, so here's our guide to where to watch F1 live streams. Races are shown live on ESPN (USA), Sky Sports (UK), Kayo Sports (Australia) and F1 TV Pro (RoW), though some lucky fans around the world can watch free F1 live streams of every GP! We have full details on how to watch F1 on TV, and online, where you are, just below.
F1 2024 season preview
If you thought the season finale would be all about McLaren and Ferrari's constructors' championship showdown and Lewis Hamilton's farewell, Max Verstappen's had other ideas. He may be the newly-crowned four-time back-to-back drivers' champion, but it's his party and he'll cry if he wants to.
He launched a vicious personal attack on George Russell this week, branding him "a loser" and "a backstabber" – two of the milder insults – after the Mercedes man was bumped up to pole in Qatar last week, at Verstappen's expense. The Dutchman was deemed by the race stewards to have been impeding the Brit.
With the two men briefing against each other in interviews rather than speaking face-to-face, it's no surprise that the row has escalated to such a degree. Other drivers have got involved too, with Lando Norris backing Verstappen (and stirring the pot), and Fernando Alonso coming to Russell's defence.
Out on the track, Charles Leclerc is only eight points behind Norris, but he's taken a hefty grid penalty that's dropped him all the way back to 19th. Norris, meanwhile, is on pole, and can count on Oscar Piastri to hold off Carlos Sainz and Max Verstappen.
Read on as we explain how to watch F1 races online and on TV.
Watch F1 free live streams
Lucky F1 fans in Austria, Belgium and Luxembourg can pick up a free live F1 stream of every single race. There are also free, extended highlights available in the UK and Australia.
Austria
ORF and Servus TV are each showing 12 races for free in 2024.
Luxembourg
RTL Zwee has the rights to every 2024 Formula 1 race.
Belgium
Free-to-air RTBF channels will serve up a free F1 live stream of each race.
Australia
10Play will provide free highlights of every race this season, plus a free live stream of the Australian GP.
UK
Channel 4 airs free highlights of every race, plus a free live stream of the British GP.
Watch an F1 live stream from anywhere
Most F1 live streams are location-sensitive. So, you won't be able to access your usual stream travelling away from home. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a small but powerful app that lets you select your preferred location and quickly unblock and watch your usual F1 live stream safely and securely from almost any location.
NordVPN is our pick of the best VPN services. It's affordable, fast, stable and easy to use. Try it risk-free for 30 days and see for yourself.
How to use a VPN
1. Sign up to the VPN of your choice. NordVPN is the one we recommend.
2. Open the VPN app and choose the location of the service you usually access (e.g. UK, Austria, US, etc).
3. Then head over to your home streaming service on your browser and enjoy your usual F1 live stream as if you were back home.
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How to watch F1 on your mobile device
In the US, iOS and Android users can stream every race live and on demand via the F1 TV Pro app.
In the UK, fans will need to subscribe to either Sky or Now and watch via the Sky Go or Now apps.
How to watch F1 in 4K Ultra HD
In the UK, you can watch every F1 race in 4K via Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky Stream puck. You'll need to subscribe to an Ultra HD package and have a 4K TV.
Head over to the Sky Sports F1 Ultra HD channel to watch every race, qualifying and practice in 4K and HDR.
If you want to get the very best picture quality out of the 4K HDR stream, check out our guide to the best TV settings for watching Formula 1.
Sky does not offer Dolby Atmos sound but subscribers can enjoy the action in Dolby 5.1 surround sound.
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If you're in Australia, you can catch every race in 4K on Kayo Sports, but you will need the Kayo Basic subscription for AU$35/m to access high resolution content.
F1 season pass
F1 TV Pro includes live HD coverage of every F1 practice, qualifier and race. No ad breaks.
Fans in the US can subscribe to F1 TV Pro for just $10.99 a month or $99.99 per year, while those in the Netherlands can snag it for just €7.99 a month.
In India, F1 TV Pro is just $4.82 a month in India or $29.99 a year after the 7-day free trial.
The service is available in over 188 countries – but not the UK (you can use the basic 'Access' version for live timings but you can't watch any live races).
F1 TV Pro is available via the F1 TV website, iOS/Android apps, Roku TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Google TV and other mobile devices.
Latest F1 TV Pro prices:
- F1 TV Pro in India – $4.82/month (cheapest)
- F1 TV Pro in South Africa – $4.99/month
- F1 TV Pro in Brazil – $5.99/month
- F1 TV Pro in Netherlands – €7.99/month
- F1 TV Pro in USA – $10.99/month
- F1 TV Pro in Mexico – $119.99/month
Watch F1 live in the USA
In the USA, ESPN and ABC have the rights to commercial-free, live F1 races until 2025. Don't have cable? It's actually cheaper to watch ESPN and ABC on streaming services such as Sling or Fubo.
Watch F1 live stream in Australia
Fox Sports has the rights to show live F1 races in Australia. That means Foxtel and Kayo Sports subscribers get a front row seat.
Kayo Sports offers two plans: One is AU$25 and Basic is $35.
Happy with highlights? 10Play will also show free highlights of every 2024 F1 race.
Watch F1 live in the Netherlands
F1 TV Pro offers live coverage F1 practice, qualifiers and races in 2024. F1 fans can also watch on Viaplay and Viaplay. NOS will provide free Dutch GP coverage.
Watch F1 live in Spain
DAZN has the exclusive rights to show Formula 1 in Spain until the end of 2026. The streaming service will show practice, qualifiers and races on its exclusive DAZN F1 channel. If you want a cheap Spanish F1 stream, you know what to do...
Watch F1 live stream in France
Live races are available to watch on French broadcaster Canal+ until 2029 – that gets you full, live coverage of the 2024 F1 season, including practice sessions, qualifiers and every Grand Prix. The remainder of the 2024 is free on C8 in France.
Watch F1 live in the rest of the world
How to watch F1 live stream in Brazil
Band continues to offer free-to-air live TV coverage of F1 races in Brazil. Cord-cutters can watch on every F1 race live via F1 TV Pro for just $5.99 a month.
How to watch F1 live stream in Croatia
SportKlub is the place to find live TV coverage of the 2024 F1 World Championship in Croatia.
How to watch F1 live stream in Finland
F1 TV Pro offers an official F1 live stream in Finland. Subscription is pricier than in some other countries: €10.99 a month or €109.99 a year. The F1 is also broadcast on Viaplay's V Sport.
How to watch F1 live stream in Germany
Sky Germany has the rights to show F1 races in 2024. Austrians visiting Germany can use NordVPN to access their usual free live coverage from abroad.
How to watch F1 live stream in Italy
Sky Italia is the place to watch F1 in Italy. Former F1 test driver Davide Valsecchi provides pitlane reporting while Jacques Villeneuve provides commentary.
How to watch F1 live stream in Japan
DAZN has been the home of Formula 1 in Japan for several seasons. The sports streaming service offers deliver live coverage of every race and stats galore.
How to watch F1 live stream in Portugal
Sport TV has the pay TV rights to F1 in Portugal until 2024. Subscription to the firm's streaming service costs from €6.99 a month.
How to watch F1 live stream in Mexico
Fox Sports has the official broadcasting rights to air the 2024 F1 in Mexico, with nine races set for Fox Sports Premium. Free-to-air TV station Canal 5 will offer coverage of the 2024 Mexican GP (27th Oct). It should also be remembered that you can live stream F1 in Mexico through the F1 TV Pro app at a cost of – hold onto your helmets! – $949 a year. That's compared to just $29.99 a year in India.
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