How to Watch Formula 1: Legal Options by Country
Rohan Singh April 18, 2023
Formula 1 broadcast rights change by season and country. Start with the official F1 “Ways to Watch” page or the broadcaster named for your actual location, then confirm whether the race requires a subscription, free-to-air channel, trial or TV-provider login.
Three checks before race day
- Confirm the current rights holder and schedule for your country.
- Check whether your plan includes live races, highlights only, or selected events.
- Test the official app and device before the session begins.
A VPN changes the public IP address, not your account, billing country, subscription or viewing rights. Providers may block VPN traffic.
The legacy broadcaster list below is retained only as historical context and may be outdated. Verify every option with Formula 1 and the broadcaster before relying on it.
- Albania:RTSH (every race)
- Australia:Australian GP on 10Play
- Austria:ORF Eins or Servus TV (every race)
- Belgium:RBTF (every race)
- Brazil:BandTV (every race)
- China:Great Sports, CCTV or Guangdong Sports (every race)
- France:Bahrain, Monaco, French, United States and Mexico City GPs on C8
- Iran:MBC Persia or IRIB Varzesh (every race)
- UK and Ireland:British GP on Channel 4
- Luxembourg:RTL Zwee(every race)
- Mexico:Mexico City GP on Canal 5
- Middle East and North Africa:MBC Action (select races)
- Netherlands:Dutch GP on NOS
- Pakistan:A Sports (every race)
- Singapore:Singapore GP on Channel 5
- Spain:Spanish GP on Mediaset
- Tajikistan:Varzish TV (every race)
- United States:Miami, USA, Canada, Mexico City, Monaco GPs on ABC
Be sure to follow our guide to find out how to get a live stream of all races as and when the come.
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