VPN Deal of the Week: The new F1 season is here – and our exclusive IPVanish deal lets you watch from anywhere

Millions of people worldwide will be watching F1 this weekend, as the new cars, new rules, and new teams are tested out for the first time in anger. However, if you're abroad, it's likely you won't be able to use your regular streaming service to watch all the break-neck action.

The simplest solution is using one of the best VPNs – and IPVanish is currently offering an excellent exclusive deal to Tom's Guide readers to help them get their F1 fix, wherever they are.

A two-year plan comes in at $2.19 per month, which works out at $52.56 paid upfront. For that, you get VPN access on as many devices as you like, reliable streaming performance, and even phone support if you run into issues.

Read on for more details on the deal, and how to unblock any F1 streams you want to watch.

IPVanish | 2 years
$2.19 per month at IPVanish
IPVanish has been around for a long time, and over the year it has developed into a very reliable VPN that offers some nifty extra tools. It's also well-known for providing a great Fire Stick, which is the most downloaded of its kind on that platform.

What you get:

📺 Great streaming unblocking
📱 Powerful apps on all devices
📈 Unlimited installs
❌ Speeds are good, but not great

At $2.19 per month, IPVanish is great value, and this price is exclusive to Tom's Guide. If you're not sure, there's a 30-day money-back guarantee so you can put it to the test on your own devices.

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Where is F1 available?

The new F1 season brings with it a whole host of questions. Can Lando defend his championship? Will Max still slaughter his teammate? Is it really impossible to spend any more than 25 minutes in the Aston Martin without your hands falling off?

These questions will begin to be answered this weekend – but if you can't get a stream, you'll be left in the pits.

Below, I'll run down where you can stream the event in a number of countries – and if you're away from home, a VPN can virtually relocate you there so you can catch every lap.

• US: Apple TV (7-day free trial to watch F1) is now the exclusive broadcaster of Formula 1 in the U.S. for the next five years. If you've already claimed your free trial, Apple TV will set you back $12.99 per month.
• UK: Sky Sports has the rights to every race weekend this year. Sky Sports packages including the F1 channel start from £22 per month, on top of a regular Sky TV subscription.
• Australia: The opening Australian Grand Prix is available for free on 10 Play. Every Grand Prix of the 2026 Formula 1 season will also be broadcast by Fox Sports and Foxtel, as well as Kayo Sports, which costs $30 per month, with a $1 first month introductory offer.
• Canada: All practice sessions, qualifying and races are broadcast in English on TSN in Canada, while RDS provides coverage in French. TSN Plusis the streaming platform you'll need, which costs $8 per month or $80 per year.
• Austria: F1 is available for free, with rights shared between ORF On and Servus TV.

Is IPVanish any good?

If you're looking for a secure, reliable VPN for streaming and staying safe online, IPVanish is a safe bet. However, it doesn't include any additional features or tools. If you're looking for more bang for your buck, other VPN may be more suitable.

For example, NordVPN offers very powerful apps, and includes features like Meshnet and Threat Protection Pro for additional protection online. It also features at #1 in my guide to the best VPNs. However, it costs significantly more at $3.39 per month (about $81 all-in).

A cheaper option is PrivadoVPN. It's a little rougher around the edges, but it's still reliable, and is very effective for streaming. It's a bargain at $1.11 per month ($30 all-in), but it hasn't been fully audited.

In comparison, though, IPVanish is a very effective middle ground that's perfect for general use – especially streaming every race this F1 season.