The provided source material details several official and legal methods for accessing Formula 1 content, including free streaming services, paid subscription options, and free-to-air television highlights. The information is focused on viewers in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, and covers both live event coverage and on-demand content. It is important to note that the sources do not mention any free sample programmes, promotional offers, no-cost product trials, brand freebies, or mail-in sample programmes related to Formula 1 or any other category. Therefore, this article will not discuss those topics, as they are not supported by the provided data.
Free Streaming Service in the United States
Formula 1 has announced the launch of a dedicated, free streaming service called the Formula 1 Channel. This service is specifically available to viewers in the United States and is designed to cater to American fans. The channel operates on a 24/7 schedule, ensuring continuous access to Formula 1 content. It is accessible on leading free streaming platforms, including Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Freevee, and Pluto TV.
The content offered on the Formula 1 Channel includes a variety of pre-programmed F1 material. Viewers can access race replays and highlights from Formula 1, Formula 2, Formula 3, and F1 Academy events. These replays and highlights become available five days after the conclusion of the actual event. The channel also features full reruns of classic Grand Prix races and popular racing documentaries. The launch of this free service was timed to coincide with the Miami Grand Prix and is part of Formula 1's strategy to grow its American fanbase, which reportedly exceeds 42 million people.
Paid Streaming and TV Subscription Options
For viewers seeking live coverage or more comprehensive access, several paid subscription services are available. In the United States, Sling TV's Orange tier offers a first-month promotional price of $23 (reduced from the standard $46 per month), providing access to channels like ESPN 1-3 and ESPNU, as well as all content from ESPN+. This is described as the cheapest US option for watching F1 online, including qualifying and practice coverage. Another comprehensive option is DirecTV Stream's MySports bundle, which costs $69.99 per month and includes all required channels for F1 coverage. Fubo is another streaming service that carries the necessary channels, with plans starting at $84.99 per month after any initial promotional discounts, and it offers a 7-day free trial.
ESPN+ (which has been rebranded as ESPN Select) is also an option for some races. For races listed as being on ABC, they are typically also available on ESPN+. This service is particularly relevant for the US and Canadian races. ESPN+ costs $12 per month, with an annual subscription available for a discounted rate. A bundle including Hulu and Disney Plus is also offered for further savings.
In Canada, viewers can watch F1 action via TSN and its streaming service, TSN+. F1 TV, the official streaming service from Formula 1, is also available and offers a wide selection of content, including live F1 races, replays, analysis, exclusive shows, and documentaries. Subscribers can access the official Formula 1 archive to revisit historic races. F1 TV can be downloaded on various devices, including Google TV, Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV.
Free-to-Air Highlights in the United Kingdom
For UK-based viewers, a free option is available through Channel 4. The channel provides an extended highlights show for each race, typically broadcast a few hours after the event concludes. The length of this highlights programme varies, ranging from approximately 70 minutes up to two and a half hours. Channel 4 also produces a highlights show for qualifying sessions, which airs the day before the race. These highlights can be viewed on the Channel 4 website online in the UK. The actual race highlights are described as being very comprehensive.
For those who wish to watch live coverage in the UK, a subscription to Sky Sports is required. This service provides live coverage of all races, qualifying, and practice sessions, and is available in 4K resolution.
Viewing Guide for Specific Events
The provided data includes a viewing guide for the 2025 United States Grand Prix. The race was scheduled for Sunday, 19 October, at 2:00 p.m. local time at the Circuit of the Americas in Texas, USA. For viewers in Canada, the start times were provided for different time zones: 4:00 p.m. Atlantic Time, 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 2:00 p.m. Central Time, 1:00 p.m. Mountain Time, and 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
A full F1 race schedule for the 2025 season was also included, listing Grand Prix events from March through April in locations such as Australia, China, Japan, and Bahrain. The schedule details the dates and tracks for each race.
Conclusion
The available source material outlines a range of legal options for accessing Formula 1 content, with a clear distinction between free and paid services across different regions. Viewers in the United States have access to a new, dedicated free streaming channel (Formula 1 Channel) for replays and highlights, while those in the United Kingdom can watch extended highlights for free on Channel 4. For live coverage and comprehensive access, paid subscriptions to services like Sky Sports (UK), F1 TV (international), Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, and Fubo (US) are available. The information is specific to viewing methods and does not include any details about free samples, promotional offers, or product trials.