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The 2026 Formula 1 season kicks off with the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, March 8 as Lando Norris seeks the perfect start after capturing the Drivers' Championship in such thrilling style last December. Keep reading to discover how to watch 2026 F1 live streams from anywhere with a VPN and for free!
F1 2026 live streams take place from March 6 until December 6, 2026
• FREE live streams — ServusTV & ORF (Austria) / RTL Zwee (Luxembourg)
• U.S. — Stream on Apple TV
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free
It will be fascinating to see how the regulation changes brought in for 2026 will affect the rankings, with constructors battling to squeeze every last m.p.h. out of their machines. Red Bull (Verstappen & Isack Hadjar), Ferrari (Lewis Hamilton & Charles Leclerc) and Mercedes (Kimi Antonelli & George Russell) will all be hoping to push the McLarens to the checkered flag, while the paddock welcomes two brand new teams to the track: Audi Revolut and Cadillac.
Round 1: Australian Grand Prix
Australian's can watch free on 10Play
The first Grand Prix of the season the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Australia, will be contested over 58 laps of the 5.28km (3.3 miles) long circuit. Here's our guide on where to watch live F1 2026 streams online from anywhere, with FREE options explained and a calendar of all this season's races.
Where can I watch F1 2026 season on free-to-air?
That depends on where you live. Viewers in the following countries can watch free F1 live streams on these TV broadcasters and streaming services. Check local broadcaster details for specific information.
🇦🇹 Austria – ServusTV and ORF (free live broadcast)
🇧🇷 Brazil – Globoplay (free live broadcast of 15 races)
🇭🇷 Croatia – RTL (free live broadcast)
🇱🇺 Luxembourg – RTL Zwee (free live broadcast)
Apple TV has confirmed that it will show free coverage of several races across the year in the U.S. (although hasn't confirmed which ones at the time of writing).
And many other countries show free-to-air broadcasts of their own Grand Prix. For example, 10 Streaming in Australia, Channel 4 in the U.K. and CTV in Canada.
Where can I watch F1 2026 season on free-to-air?
That depends on where you live. Viewers in the following countries can watch free F1 live streams on these TV broadcasters and streaming services. Check local broadcaster details for specific information.
🇦🇹 Austria – ServusTV and ORF (free live broadcast)
🇧🇷 Brazil – Globoplay (free live broadcast of 15 races)
🇭🇷 Croatia – RTL (free live broadcast)
🇱🇺 Luxembourg – RTL Zwee (free live broadcast)
Apple TV has confirmed that it will show free coverage of several races across the year in the U.S. (although hasn't confirmed which ones at the time of writing).
And many other countries show free-to-air broadcasts of their own Grand Prix. For example, 10 Streaming in Australia, Channel 4 in the U.K. and CTV in Canada.
Watch F1 2026 from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the Grand Prix on your usual subscription?
You can still watch every moment of the F1 2026 season live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software can make your devices appear to be back in your home country regardless of where you are, making it ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN — we explain why in our NordVPN review.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.S. and want to view an Austrian service, you'd select Austria from the server location list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head your usual streaming service and watch Formula 1 as normal.
How to watch F1 live streams in the U.S.
Apple TV shocked the world of motorsport last year when it announced that it had agreed a deal to be the exclusive broadcaster of Formula 1 in the U.S. for the next five years.
That means all practice, qualifying, Sprint sessions and Grands Prix will be available to Apple TV subscribers. And Apple has also confirmed that select TBC races will also be available for free throughout the course of the season.
After you've taken advantage of its 7-day free trial, subscriptions cost from $12.99/month. Or you can combine it with access to Peacock for just a couple of dollars more.
Anybody who buys an Apple device can claim three months free Apple TV, too.
The Canadian Grand Prix from May 22-24 will also be available to stream on Netflix in the U.S.
Americans visiting another country can still access their Apple TV stream using NordVPN.
How to watch F1 live streams in the U.K.
Sky Sports has the rights to every race weekend across the season and broadcasts F1 live streams in up to 4K. Sky Sports packages including the F1 channel start from £22/month on top of a regular Sky TV subscription.
Channel 4 provides full extended highlights of each race in the form of a 2.5-hour show with ad breaks. It's typically available on-demand a few hours after the race.
Lastly, you'll find plenty of free F1 highlights on the official Formula 1 YouTube channel, though nothing approaching a full race.
A Now Sports Membership offers a cheaper route to F1 streams since it provides instant access to 12 Sky Sports channels, on-demand content and highlights for £34.99/month. If you just want to watch a single race, you can also get a Day Membership for £14.99. The downside? Live streams are not currently available in 4K.
Channel 4 will also broadcast free live coverage of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone between July 3-5.
Remember, if you are traveling abroad you could download NordVPN and use it to unblock your usual free F1 stream and watch it as if you were back home.
How to watch F1 online in Canada
All practice sessions, qualifying and races are broadcast in English on TSN in Canada, while RDS provides coverage in French. If you receive the network through your cable or satellite provider, you can use TSN Go by signing in with your TV service credentials to watch online
If you’ve cut the cord you’ll want to check out the TSN Plus streaming platform, which costs $8/month or $80/year. The TSN app will allow you to live stream F1 races from your phone, streaming box or other supported device. F1 TV Pro is another option.
And CTV will show the Canadian Grand Prix absolutely free on May 22-24 this year.
Not back home in Canada at the moment? With NordVPN and other VPNs, you can access the streaming services you already subscribe to.
How to watch F1 online in Australia
The Australian Grand Prix, the opening race of the season on Sunday, March 8, is free-to-air on Network 10 and 10 Streaming Down Under.
Every Grand Prix of the 2026 Formula 1 season will be broadcast by Fox Sports and Foxtel in Australia.
For a more flexible streaming option, there's Kayo Sports. Rolling monthly subscriptions start at $30 after a 7-day FREE trial or your first month for $1. You can pay an extra $16 for Kayo Premium and watch F1 live streams in 4K.
Don’t forget you can use one of the best VPN services to follow the action from your home country even when you're overseas.
How to watch F1 online in India
If you're based in India you can live stream the entire F1 season exclusively via the Fancode website and app. Plans start at 49 rupees (around 50 cents) per race or 199 rupees/month (around $2).
If you already subscribe but are outside of India right now, you can simply choose a top VPN service such as NordVPN to follow F1.
Formula 1 2026 season schedule
Round | Date | Grand Prix | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | March 6-8 | Australia | Melbourne |
2 | March 13-15 | China | Shanghai |
3 | March 27-29 | Japan | Suzuka |
4 | April 10-12 | Bahrain | Sakhir |
5 | April 17-19 | Saudi Arabia | Jeddah |
6 | May 1-3 | Miami | Miami |
7 | May 22-24 | Canada | Montreal |
8 | June 5-7 | Monaco | Monaco |
9 | June 12-14 | Barcelona-Catalunya | Barcelona |
10 | June 26-28 | Austria | Spielberg |
11 | July 3-5 | Great Britain | Silverstone |
12 | July 17-19 | Belgium | Spa |
13 | July 24-26 | Hungary | Budapest |
14 | August 21-23 | Netherlands | Zandvoort |
15 | September 4-6 | Italy | Monza |
16 | September 11-13 | Spain | Madrid |
17 | September 24-26 | Azerbaijan | Baku |
18 | October 9-11 | Singapore | Marina Bay |
19 | October 23-25 | USA | Austin |
20 | Oct. 30 - Nov. 1 | Mexico | Mexico City |
21 | November 6-8 | Brazil | Sao Paulo |
22 | November 19-21 | Las Vegas | Las Vegas |
23 | November 27-29 | Qatar | Lusail |
24 | December 4-6 | Abu Dhabi | Yas Marina |
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