The 2026 Formula 1 season continues with the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday, November 8 as newly crowned champion Kimi Antonelli gets to enjoy some victory laps after sealing his maiden title in Mexico. Keep reading to discover how to watch 2026 F1 live streams from anywhere with a VPN — potentially for free!
F1 2026 live streams take place from March 6 until December 6, 2026
• U.S. — Apple TV (7-day free trial)
• U.K. — Sky Sports
• Watch your local stream anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free
After a few years of Max Verstappen dominating proceedings, it was every F1 fan's dream to have a genuinely competitive title race last year, with the contest going all the way to the final race in Abu Dhabi. The McLaren of Norris prevailed over the Flying Dutchman and teammate Oscar Piastri, and the Brit started the season with the number 1 on his car and a target on his back.
Little did he — or pretty much any fan or pundit for that matter — know, the 2026 season has belonged to Mercedes and Kimi Antonelli. Starting the first race aged only 19, the Italian has been quite sensational and deservedly wrapped up the title with four races to spare to become Formula 1's youngest ever champion.
What remains is a straight race for second, with Antonelli's teammate George Russell, champion Norris, multiple winners Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc all in with a shot.
Below is 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 after it was shortened from 24 to 23 events.
Round 20: Brazil Grand Prix
The 20th Grand Prix of the 2026 F1 season takes place at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace — better known as Interlagos — in São Paulo and will be contested over 71 laps of the 4.31km (around 2.7 miles) long circuit. It's a 'regular' race weekend, so no extra points will be available.
With its snaking twists and turns, Interlagos has always been a circuit that has rewarded skill and stamina. Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton have three victories each here, while Lando Norris and George Russell have one apiece, so there will be some serious pedigree out on the track this weekend.
Watch F1 2026 from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the Grand Prix on your usual subscription?
Provided terms allow, you can watch your usual stream – whether it's free or paid – from anywhere with a good VPN (Virtual Private Network). 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 visiting the U.K. and want to view your usual U.S. service, select 'United States' in the app.
3. Sit back and watch the F1. Head your usual streaming service and watch the racing.
How to watch F1 live streams in the U.S.
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. No more ABC or ESPN.
All Practice, Qualifying, Sprint sessions, and Grands Prix will stream live on Apple TV (the app is available for phones, laptops, smart TVs and consoles).
Apple has also confirmed that select TBC races will also be available for free throughout the course of the season.
One race — the Canadian GP — was simulcast on Apple TV and Netflix.
After you've taken advantage of Apple TV's 7-day free trial, subscriptions cost from only $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. If you fancy a new Mac, now would be a good time...
Where 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.
The new presenter lineup is out and sadly Danica Patrick has left after five years. Martin Brundle will, however, be back with his legendary — and enjoyably awkward — gridwalks.
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 from $24.99/month or $250/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 showed the Canadian Grand Prix absolutely free on May 22-24 this year.
How to watch F1 online in Australia
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.
The Australian Grand Prix, the opening race of the season, was free to watch on Network 10 and 10 Streaming.
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 69 rupees (around 70 cents) per race or 299 rupees (around $3) for the remainder of the season.
Formula 1 2026 season schedule
Round |
Date |
Grand Prix |
Location |
Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
March 6-8 |
Australia |
Melbourne |
George Russell |
2 |
March 13-15 |
China |
Shanghai |
Kimi Antonelli |
3 |
March 27-29 |
Japan |
Suzuka |
Kimi Antonelli |
- |
CANCELLED |
Saudi Arabia |
Jeddah |
N/A |
4 |
May 1-3 |
Miami |
Miami |
Kimi Antonelli |
5 |
May 22-24 |
Canada |
Montreal |
Kimi Antonelli |
6 |
June 5-7 |
Monaco |
Monaco |
Kimi Antonelli |
7 |
June 12-14 |
Barcelona-Catalunya |
Barcelona |
Lewis Hamilton |
8 |
June 26-28 |
Austria |
Spielberg |
George Russell |
9 |
July 3-5 |
Great Britain |
Silverstone |
Charles Leclerc |
10 |
July 17-19 |
Belgium |
Spa |
Kimi Antonelli |
11 |
July 24-26 |
Hungary |
Budapest |
Lando Norris |
12 |
August 21-23 |
Netherlands |
Zandvoort |
Lando Norris |
13 |
September 4-6 |
Italy |
Monza |
Kimi Antonelli |
14 |
September 11-13 |
Spain |
Madrid |
Kimi Antonelli |
15 |
September 24-26 |
Azerbaijan |
Baku |
George Russell |
16 |
October 2-4 |
Bahrain |
Sepang, Malaysia |
Max Verstappen |
17 |
October 9-11 |
Singapore |
Marina Bay |
Max Verstappen |
18 |
October 23-25 |
USA |
Austin |
Kimi Antonelli |
19 |
Oct. 30 - Nov. 1 |
Mexico |
Mexico City |
Max Verstappen |
20 |
November 6-8 |
Brazil |
Sao Paulo |
Row 20 - Cell 4 |
21 |
November 19-21 |
Las Vegas |
Las Vegas |
Row 21 - Cell 4 |
22 |
November 27-29 |
Qatar |
Lusail |
Row 22 - Cell 4 |
23 |
December 4-6 |
Abu Dhabi |
Yas Marina |
Row 23 - Cell 4 |
Drivers' Championship standings (top 10 only) — after Round 19
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) — 380 (Champion)
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) — 261
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) — 259
- George Russell (Mercedes) — 250
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) — 245
- Lando Norris (McLaren) — 221
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) — 144
- Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) — 107
- Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) — 83
- Pierre Gasly (Alpine) — 42
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