Formula 1 Live Broadcast: How to Watch F1 Online?

Quick Summary

Want to watch Formula 1 live without missing a lap? You can stream F1 races online by pairing your preferred streaming service with ExpressVPN. It lets you securely connect to servers worldwide, unlocking race coverage from broadcasters like Sky Sports or ESPN. Think of it as your digital pit crew—quick, reliable, and helping you bypass geo-restrictions so you can enjoy every overtake, no matter where you are.

The F1 season has started, but the live stream is available only in certain countries. If you’re living in a country where you can’t watch the full live stream or traveling to such a country, you’ll miss your high-octane, dramatic races.

However, you can use a VPN to connect to a country’s server where Formula 1 is live-streamed and watch the races.

How We Evaluated Tools:

We benchmarked VPNs and streaming services based on reliability, speed, server reach, ease of use, trial/refund policies, and compatibility with F1 platforms. Evaluation included hands-on VPN testing and cross-checking official broadcasters’ offerings.

How to Watch Free F1 Live Stream Using a VPN

A VPN can access streaming websites unavailable in your country while appearing as if you’re connecting from the same country. Most VPNs can’t do this, but a premium virtual private network like ExpressVPN does it effortlessly.

However, to watch F1 online for free with ExpressVPN, these are a few of the best websites you can connect to:

RTL LU
ServusTV
ORF
Band TV
SRF TV
RTBF
TotalSportekF1
10Play

Now here’s how to live stream F1 for free online using a free streaming service and ExpressVPN:

Step 1) Subscribe to ExpressVPN, then download and install it on your PC or smartphone.

Step 2) Log in to your account.

Step 3) Click on the three vertical lines on the top left corner and select “Preferences.”

Step 4) Select ExpressVPN’s proprietary protocol, “Lightway – UDP,” under the “Protocols” section.

Step 5) Select a server in a country such as the US, Canada, the UK, or another country where Formula 1 is live-streamed and connect to it.

Step 6) Now open a streaming service such as RTL LU, SRF TV, RTBF, etc., and start streaming F1 live.

How to watch F1 live stream in Australia

The Australian Grand Prix, F1 rights in Australia, are owned by Fox Sports, which means you can watch F1 using ExpressVPN with Kayo Sports and Foxtel. Compared to other streaming services, Kayo Sports is much more affordable.

Kayo Sports is available in three monthly plans:

One: $25/month AUD (supports 1 screen and SD/HD playback).
Basic: $30/month AUD (supports 2 screens and SD/HD playback).
Premium: $35/month AUD (supports 3 screens and SD/HD playback).

Note: It also offers a free 14-day trial.

Now here’s how to watch the Formula 1 live stream using ExpressVPN:

Step 1) Subscribe to ExpressVPN and download and install it on the device you want to stream Formula 1.

Step 2) Open ExpressVPN and open its “Preferences” window.

Step 3) Under the “Protocols” section, select ExpressVPN’s proprietary protocol, “Lightway – UDP.”

Step 4) Select and connect to one of Australia’s servers.

Step 5) Subscribe to Kayo Sports or Foxtel and start streaming F1!

How you can watch F1 live streams in the USA

Formula 1 has sold its rights to ESPN and ESPN2 to stream Formula 1 until 2025. You can stream Formula 1 on ESPN or ESPN 2 using Sling TV or FuboTV.

Sling TV has three different services: Blue, Orange, and blue and orange combo.
The Orange service is for sports lovers, and the blue service is for entertainment lovers. Both of these individually cost $20. Both Blue and Orange combos cost $27.50.

FuboTV, on the other hand, has three pricing tiers:

Pro: $74.99/mth (150+ channels, 1,000 hr. cloud DVR)
Elite: $84.99/mth (210+ channels, 1,000 hr. cloud DVR)
Premier: 94.99/mth (220+ channels, 1,000 hr. cloud DVR)

Now that we’ve told you where to watch F1 in the USA, here’s how to stream F1 in the US using ExpressVPN:

Step 1) Get a subscription to ExpressVPN and install it on your PC or smartphone.

Step 2) Open ExpressVPN and change the protocol to “Lightway – UDP” in the “Protocols” section that’s under “Preferences.”

Step 3) Locate a US server and connect to it.

Step 4) Subscribe to either Sling TV or FuboTV and enjoy your Formula 1 race!

How to watch F1 live streams in the UK

The Formula 1 rights in the UK are sold to Sky Sports. Formula 1 live stream can be viewed for £15 per month with a Sky Sports subscription.

Here’s how to watch Formula 1 in the UK using ExpressVPN:

Step 1) Subscribe to ExpressVPN and download it on your PC or smartphone.

Step 2) Under “Preferences,” change the protocol to “Lightway – UDP.”

Step 3) Select a UK server and connect to it.

Step 4) Get a Sky Sports subscription and start streaming F1!

How to watch Formula 1 live streams in New Zealand

Sky Sports Now holds the rights to stream F1 in New Zealand, and it offers a 7-day free trial, after which you need to get a subscription.

There are two ways to purchase the subscription: you could pay.

$19.99 per week.
$39.99 for one month.

Now here’s how to watch Formula 1 live stream in New Zealand:

Step 1) Subscribe to ExpressVPN and install it on your device.

Step 2) Open ExpressVPN and then click/select “Preferences.”

Step 3) Change the protocol to “Lightway – UDP” under the “Protocols” section.

Step 4) Locate New Zealand’s server and connect to it.

Step 5) Get a Sky Sports Now subscription and stream F1 on your PC or smartphone!

How to watch F1 live streams in Canada

TSN and F1 TV Pro are the only streaming options for Formula 1 in Canada. TSN’s subscription is more expensive than F1 TV Pro at $19.99 per month. F1 TV Pro’s subscription is priced at $3.99 CAD per month and $29.99 CAD per year.

Now here’s how to watch F1 in Canada:

Step 1) Subscribe to ExpressVPN and install it on your device.

Step 2) Open ExpressVPN and click/select “Preferences” after clicking on the three vertical lines in the top left corner.

Step 3) Under the “Protocols” section, change the protocol to “Lightway – UDP.”

Step 4) Select a Canadian server, subscribe to F1 TV Pro or TSN, and then start streaming F1 races!

How do I watch F1 live streams from outside my country?

If you’re traveling and the country you’re visiting doesn’t broadcast F1 live on its sports channels, use ExpressVPN to connect to one of your home country’s servers and stream F1 using the streaming services you’ve already subscribed to.

In case that is not possible, you can connect to a server such as one in Canada and subscribe to F1 TV Pro to stream F1 using Canadian streaming services or use other F1 live TV streaming services.

Formula 1 Market Growth Statistics:

Global Audience: Formula One’s worldwide fanbase grew to 826.5 million people in 2024, up 12% from last year. The biggest jumps came from China (+39%) and Canada (+32%).
Revenue: F1 earned a record $3.4 billion in 2024. Media rights were the largest driver, jumping 47% to $463 million.
US Popularity: In the US, F1 viewership has doubled since 2018. In 2024, races averaged 1.1 million viewers, with the Miami Grand Prix drawing a US record of 3.1 million viewers.

F1 Teams and Drivers for 2023

These are the teams that will be competing in this year’s Formula 1 and their drivers:

Ferrari	Red Bull	Mercedes	McLaren	Alpine	Aston Martin	Alfa-Romeo	Williams	AlphaTauri	Haas
Charles Leclerc	Max Verstappen	Lewis Hamilton	Lando Norris	Pierre Gasly	Fernando Alonso	Valtteri Bottas	Alex Albon	Yuki Tsunoda	Kevin Magn ussen
Carlos Sainz	Sergio Pérez	George Russell	Oscar Piastri	Esteban Ocon	Lance Stroll	Guanyu Zhou	Logan Sargeant	Nyck de Vries	Nico Hulke nberg

F1 Driver Standings 2023

Here is the driver standing table as of May 2023.

Drivers	Points	Wins	Podiums
Max Verstappen	93	2	4
Sergio Pérez	87	2	3
Fernando Alonso	60	0	3
Lewis Hamilton	48	0	1
Carlos Sainz	34	0	0

Conclusion

F1 has garnered massive popularity worldwide in recent years, but live streaming software isn’t available in most parts of the world yet.

Using a premium VPN such as ExpressVPN, you can connect to servers outside your country where F1 is live-streamed and watch F1 live with the world. To watch it simultaneously with your friends and family, you can also use streaming software.

FAQs

Formula 1 is a worldwide sport and is held worldwide, whereas IndyCar is completed in and scheduled in North America only. In Formula 1, the team designs its own car and buys its engine from Mercedes-Benz, Alpine, Ferrari, or Red Bull Racing (Honda). IndyCar uses engines from either Honda or Chevrolet, but all cars use the same design.

The qualifying system and the budget of both sports are also different, among many other things.

The new terms for the various streams of Formula 1 are F1 Live and F1 International. The commentators on F1 Live are the same as those on the Pit Lane Channel from previous seasons. F1 International, on the other hand, is a brand-new channel that will broadcast all sessions live and with international commentary.

Yes. Use a VPN to access free streams like RTBF Auvio (Belgium), ORF/ServusTV (Austria), or RTL Zwee (Luxembourg), depending on availability.

No. A versatile VPN (e.g., NordVPN or ExpressVPN) with global servers can access multiple free and paid F1 sources reliably.

Official broadcasters vary: ESPN/ABC (USA), Sky Sports (UK), Kayo Sports (Australia), DAZN (Spain), Canal+ (France). F1 TV Pro is available in most countries except those with exclusive broadcast deals. Check Formula1.com for regional availability.

VPNs bypass geographic restrictions on free streaming platforms and can reduce costs. With 42% of Americans using VPNs and 50% motivated by streaming access, this technology has become mainstream for accessing international F1 content legally available in other regions.

Yes, F1 TV Pro is available in most countries globally, though notable exceptions include UK, Germany, and other markets with exclusive broadcaster deals. F1’s revenue jumped 45% to $553 million in Q1 2024, partly due to expanding digital subscription services. The service costs vary by region, with India offering discounted pricing at $30 annually compared to $80 in most Western markets.