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- Next up: Japanese GP 2025 (4-6 April)
Formula 1 is back and fans are headed to Suzuka to watch the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix on April 4-6, following a thrilling victory for Oscar Piastri in China last time out and the shock axing of Liam Lawson.
From lightning-fast overtakes to strategic pit battles, motorsport fans have a range of options for the 2025 season, including live, on-demand and free streams and we run through them below, so you can watch F1 like pro.
Can Lewis Hamilton return Ferrari to the top of the podium? Can Lando Norris keep Red Bull at bay? Tune into the Japanese GP to find out.
Here's our quick guide to how to watch F1 live online from anywhere
When is the 2025 F1 season start?
The 76th edition of the Formula 1 Championship takes in 24 Grand Prix weekends, including six F1 Sprint races, from March 16 through December 7.
How to watch F1 online
The easiest way to watch F1 is through official streaming platforms:
- F1 TV Pro / Premium - The official F1 streaming service with live races, on-board cameras, full race replays and 4K quality (available in US/India).
- ESPN+/Sling/Hulu - In the US, carries live races and highlights with expert commentary and pre/post-race analysis.
- Sky Sports F1 - Premier option in the UK with comprehensive coverage including exclusive interviews and technical breakdowns.
- Fox Sports/Kayo - Main option for Australian viewers with full HD coverage and multi-screen viewing options.
How to watch F1 for free
Lucky viewers in selected countries can watch F1 live streams for free in 2025.
- 10Play (Australia) – Network 10 broadcasts the Australian GP for free.
- Channel 4 (UK) – Streams the British Grand Prix for free.
- ORF / Servus TV (Austria) – alternate race coverage with free live streaming through their websites and apps.
- RTBF (Belgium) – free streaming of all races through their AUVIO platform (French commentary).
- RTL Zwee (Luxembourg) – Free F1 streams until 2026 with commentary in Luxembourgish.
- SRF (Switzerland) – SRF shows races for free with German commentary.
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Full F1 2025 calendar dates
The 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship race calendar features 24 live televised races.
- 14-16 March: Australia
- 21-23 March: China
- 4-6 April: Japan
- 11-13 April: Bahrain
- 18-20 April: Saudi Arabia
- 2-4 May: Miami
- 16-18 May: Emilia Romagna (Italy)
- 23-25 May: Monaco
- 30 May-1 June: Spain
- 13-15 June: Canada
- 27-29 June: Austria
- 4-6 July: United Kingdom
- 25-27 July: Belgium
- 1-3 August: Hungary
- 29-31 August: Netherlands
- 5-7 September: Italy
- 19-21 September: Azerbaijan
- 3-5 October: Singapore
- 17-19 October: United States (Austin)
- 24-26 October: Mexico
- 7-9 November: Sao Paulo
- 20-22 November: Las Vegas
- 28-30 November: Qatar
- 5-7 December: Abu Dhabi
Must-watch F1 races
Don't miss these legendary circuits:
- Monaco Grand Prix (the crown jewel) – Precision driving through the narrow streets of Monte Carlo.
- Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium's rain-soaked rollercoaster) – Weather-affected drama on a historic track.
- Monza (Italy's "Temple of Speed") – Breathtaking straight-line speed and the passionate Tifosi
- Silverstone (birthplace of F1) – Fast, flowing corners and unpredictable British weather
F1 driver lineup (2025 season)
Alpine – Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan (rookie)
Aston Martin – Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll
Ferrari – Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc
Haas – Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman (rookie)
McLaren – Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
Mercedes – George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli (rookie)
Red Bull – Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson (rookie)
Racing Bulls (formally RB) – Yuki Tsunoda and Isack Hadjar (rookie)
Sauber – Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto (rookie)
Williams – Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz
When are the F1 sprint races?
Six circuits will host F1 Sprint weekends in 2025: China, Miami, Austin (Texas), Qatar, Belgium and Brazil (per Formula1.com)
When can I watch the F1 movie?
You can watch the F1 movie from June 25, 2025. The Apple Original film – directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, Brad Pitt and Lewis Hamilton – stars Pitt as former F1 driver Sonny Hayes, who returns to the sport to partner rookie team mate Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), at the fictional APXGP team.
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