How to watch F1 2024: live stream options, TV channels, Mexico Grand Prix

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F1 2024 returns this weekend with the Mexican Grand Prix. Below we have worldwide information below on Formula 1 TV channels, broadcasters and even how to watch 2024 F1 replays.

Lando Norris is chasing down the 57-point gap to championship leader Max Verstappen and with just five races to go including this weekend's, a DNF for Red Bull could turn the title-race upside down.

The 2024 season has been a rollercoaster of unpredictability, drama, and intense competition, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Seven different drivers have won at least one Grand Prix this season.

The 2024 F1 season is proving to be one of the best in years, with thrilling wheel-to-wheel action, so here's how to watch F1 2024 online from anywhere – starting with those FREE options.

F1 stream key dates – 2024

  • F1 Season: 29 Feb – 8 Dec
  • Next race: Las Vegas GP: 22 – 24 Nov

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How to watch F1 live streams in the US

American sports network ESPN holds the exclusive US rights for every F1 race, qualifying, and practice session. All sessions are broadcast across ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3, and all races are available on ESPN+ as well.

ESPN's sister channel, ABC, will broadcast several select races free-to-air.

If you don't have cable, Sling TV is the best option.

Sling Orange ($40/month) gets you ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN 3. Sling Blue (from $40/month) gets you NBC, ABC and Fox affiliates (in select markets). Or, you can combine them both. The Sling Orange + Blue plan with Sports Extra add-on ($70/month).

A slightly more expensive alternative is Fubo, which includes all of the above channels, plus CBS and CBS Network, for the price of $79.99 a month. New users get a 7-day free trial.

Away from the US? Use a VPN to watch Sling or Fubo from anywhere.

How to watch F1 2024 in the UK and Europe

Sky Sports is the exclusive home for every live F1 race, qualifying, and practice session. The Sky Sports F1 channel is available through traditional TV packages and Now. Now offers various options for viewers to purchase day passes (£14.99) or month-long passes (£34.99) for a Sky Sports channel.

Sky Sports customers can watch every session on mobile and tablet devices through the Sky Sports app.

Free-to-air broadcaster Channel 4 will provide highlights for every race and qualifying session throughout the 2024 season.

Across Europe, Sky Deutschland and Sky Italia hold exclusive rights in Germany and Italy.

Sports broadcaster Viaplay owns the F1 rights across several European territories: Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Poland and Sweden.

DAZN will broadcast F1 in Spain and Andorra. French network Canal+ shows every race, qualifying and practice session in France, and Portugal's Sport TV hold the same rights for Portuguese fans.

Official F1 2024 broadcasters by region

Africa

Americas

Europe

Asia

Oceania

Middle East

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Can I watch F1 live streams for free?

In some countries around the world, you can watch the 2024 F1 season for free but you do need to be a citizen of those countries to do so.

You can watch free F1 live streams of every F1 race in Austria or Luxembourg in 2024. Luxembourg's free-to-air channel RTL Zwee will show every race, while Servus TV and ORF share the rights in Austria.

Belgium's also RTBF airs the races shown on ORF, providing fans with another option to view F1 for free.

Many other countries around the world also make their own country's Grand Prix available to view free-to-air on public TV. So, in the likes of Australia, Mexico, Britain and Canada, you can watch at least one Grand Prix race each year for free.

Check the geo-location where you are in our coverage lists just above for more detailed information.

If you cannot access your usual free streams, particularly if you're on holiday or away from home, there is a solution.

Use a VPN to watch F1 on your usual streaming service when you are traveling abroad.

When does the 2024 F1 season resume?

The F1 season resumes on August 25th, and finishes at Abu Dhabi on December 8th.

Can I watch the 2024 F1 season on my mobile?

Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser.

You can also stay up-to-date with all the Formula 1 news, highlights and clips on the official social media channels on X/Twitter (@F1), Instagram (@F1), TikTok (@F1) and YouTube (@F1).

Tayyib Abu
Tayyib Abu

Tayyib Abu is a college football fanatic and sports writer from Newcastle, England. He has been reporting on college football, the NFL, Formula 1, and more for over four years. In that time he has contributed to a slew of sports titles, including Sportskeeda, DAZN, Squawka, and FanSided. He is a Lewis Hamilton fan and a huge Michigan Wolverines supporter. You can find him watching NFL and college ball most weekends, which means he knows all the best places to pick up an American sports live stream.