How to watch Formula 1 2025 live including the season finale in Abu Dhabi
Whether through a subscription, free TV or VPN, you can find a Formula 1 stream live wherever you are in the world
There’s nothing that quite matches the frenetic madness of Formula 1. There’s a certain energy that comes from watching a bunch of people in really fast cars compete around a race course. Of course, there’s some controversy thrown in there as always. But still, there’s nothing quite like it.
Given that broadcast rights are split between territories, trying to find a way to watch can feel like going round in circles. Whether through a streaming subscription, free TV, or VPN, here’s how to watch Formula 1 wherever you are.
And with this season set to be the longest ever at 24 races long – there’s bound to be plenty of controversy and other thrills and spills…
Watch F1 in the US
Every Grand Prix is shown on ESPN. Disney+ is a one-stop shop for F1, which comes ESPN+ for additional coverage. There’s a whole bunch of customisable options to choose from, depending on what you’re looking for. If it’s solely F1 coverage and other sports, then Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ with ads starts at $14.99/month.
Next season, Apple is taking over and the races will be available on Apple TV in the US.
Watch F1 in the UK
There are a few ways to watch the F1 in the UK. The first, and free, option is to tune into the race highlights on Channel 4. These are only broadcast several hours after the race has finished though, so if you want to see the action live then you’ll need a subscription.
Sky has exclusive coverage of the entire F1 season in the UK and Ireland until 2029. In Germany and Italy, the contract runs until 2027. At the time of writing, a Sky Sports subscription will set you back £20 for an 18-month contract or you can opt for just Sky Sports F1 for £15 a month, down from £18
Live streaming through Now TV is another option for UK F1 fans. F1 is currently available through NOW for £21 a month for six months on a cancel-anytime offer. After that, it’s £35, which auto-renews after the initial six-month offer on a no-contract, cancel-anytime basis.
Highlights are available in the UK on Channel 4.
Stream and app: F1 TV
The dedicated F1 TV app isn’t quite a one-stop shop for gearheads. It doesn’t show live races in the UK but you can get it in the US. An F1 TV Pro account will show live races for $79 for a year’s subscription. The service is available on the web, Apps, Google TV, Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire TV.
In the UK, you can get a more limited F1 TV Access account that will give you access to live timing screens and delayed race replays £19.99 a year.
Key F1 race dates
If you’re not familiar with the Formula 1 schedule, then the season can seem quite confusing and this matches the longest season ever at 24 races!
| Round | Dates | Grand Prix | Circuit / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14–16 Mar | Australian Grand Prix | Melbourne – Albert Park |
| 2 | 21–23 Mar | Chinese Grand Prix | Shanghai International Circuit |
| 3 | 04–06 Apr | Japanese Grand Prix | Suzuka Circuit |
| 4 | 11–13 Apr | Bahrain Grand Prix | Sakhir – Bahrain International Circuit |
| 5 | 18–20 Apr | Saudi Arabian Grand Prix | Jeddah Corniche Circuit |
| 6 | 02–04 May | Miami Grand Prix | Miami International Autodrome |
| 7 | 16–18 May | Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix | Imola – Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari |
| 8 | 23–25 May | Monaco Grand Prix | Monte Carlo Street Circuit |
| 9 | 30 May–01 Jun | Spanish Grand Prix | Barcelona – Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya |
| 10 | 13–15 Jun | Canadian Grand Prix | Montreal – Circuit Gilles Villeneuve |
| 11 | 27–29 Jun | Austrian Grand Prix | Spielberg – Red Bull Ring |
| 12 | 04–06 Jul | British Grand Prix | Silverstone Circuit |
| 13 | 25–27 Jul | Belgian Grand Prix | Spa-Francorchamps |
| 14 | 01–03 Aug | Hungarian Grand Prix | Hungaroring |
| 15 | 29–31 Aug | Dutch Grand Prix | Zandvoort – Circuit Zandvoort |
| 16 | 05–07 Sep | Italian Grand Prix | Monza – Autodromo Nazionale Monza |
| 17 | 19–21 Sep | Azerbaijan Grand Prix | Baku City Circuit |
| 18 | 03–05 Oct | Singapore Grand Prix | Marina Bay Street Circuit |
| 19 | 17–19 Oct | United States Grand Prix | Austin – Circuit of the Americas |
| 20 | 24–26 Oct | Mexican Grand Prix | Mexico City – Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez |
| 21 | 07–09 Nov | São Paulo Grand Prix | Interlagos – Autódromo José Carlos Pace |
| 22 | 20–22 Nov | Las Vegas Grand Prix | Las Vegas Strip Circuit |
| 23 | 28–30 Nov | Qatar Grand Prix | Lusail International Circuit |
| 24 | 05–07 Dec | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Yas Marina Circuit |
How to use a VPN to watch F1
Want to use a VPN to watch programming outside of your own country? Then look no further:
1. Choose and download a VPN – check out our list of the best VPNs around
2. Pick a server location – VPN apps enable you to choose where you want to watch shows from. So pick your country that you want to watch F1 coverage from
3. Head to your streaming service of choice – that’s Disney+ if you’re in the US.
Tune in with a VPN
Dan Grabham
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