How to watch Formula 1 in 2026
In 2026, Formula 1 is on Apple TV in the US (the new exclusive home, every session live), on Sky Sports F1 in the UK with free highlights on Channel 4, and on F1 TV Pro in 188+ countries worldwide. Costs, free trials and free-to-air options for every major market are below.
Where to watch F1 in 2026, by market
2026 brings the biggest shake-up to F1 broadcasting in years: in the United States the rights moved from ESPN to Apple TV exclusively, so US fans who watched on ESPN now stream every session in the Apple TV app. The UK, and most of the rest of the world, are unchanged. Here is what it costs and where you can watch for free:
| Market | Where to watch & what it costs |
|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | Apple TV — $12.99/mo or $99/yrFree trial: 7-day free trial (up to 3 months free with an eligible Apple device purchase)Watch free: Select races and all Free Practice sessions are free to non-subscribers in the Apple TV appExclusive US home of Formula 1 from 2026 — every session live. Includes F1 TV Premium at no extra cost; the Sky Sports feed and commentary are available within Apple's coverage. |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Sky Sports F1 / NOW — From ~£20/mo as a Sky Sports F1 add-on; NOW day or monthly pass (no contract)Watch free: Channel 4 — extended highlights after every race, plus the British Grand Prix live and free-to-airApple TV F1 is not available in the UK; Sky Sports F1 carries every session live. |
| 🌍 Rest of world | F1 TV Pro — Varies by countryWatch free: Free-to-air pockets exist — for example Austria (ServusTV / ORF) and Brazil (TV Globo)F1 TV Pro streams every session ad-free in 188+ countries (not the UK; the US uses F1 TV Premium via Apple TV). |
How to watch F1 free in 2026
You don’t always need a subscription. There is more free Formula 1 in 2026 than many fans realise:
- 🇺🇸 United States: the Apple TV app shows all Free Practice sessions and select races free to non-subscribers — no subscription needed to watch those.
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom: Channel 4 broadcasts extended highlights after every race, plus the British Grand Prix live and free-to-air.
- 🇦🇹 Austria: ServusTV and ORF share free-to-air live coverage across the season.
- 🇧🇷 Brazil: TV Globo carries many races free-to-air.
Full global broadcaster list
Beyond the headline markets, most countries have a local live broadcaster and, in several, free-to-air coverage of selected races. Wherever you are, F1 TV Pro streams every session ad-free where it’s available (not the UK, and the US uses F1 TV Premium via Apple TV):
| Viewer market | Where to watch |
|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | Apple TV (exclusive from 2026 — every session live) |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Sky Sports F1 (every session live)Free-to-air: Channel 4 (free-to-air highlights; live coverage of the British GP) |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | TSN / RDS (French); stream via TSN+ |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Fox Sports / Foxtel; stream via Kayo SportsFree-to-air: Network 10 (free-to-air for the Australian GP) |
| 🇫🇷 France | Canal+ |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Sky DeutschlandFree-to-air: RTL (free-to-air for select races) |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | Sky ItaliaFree-to-air: TV8 (free-to-air for select races/highlights) |
| 🌍 Worldwide | F1 TV Pro (official live stream of every session, where available) |
Broadcast details, prices and free-trial offers can change — confirm with your provider before lights out. Prices and availability verified 2026-07-20. Unofficial; not affiliated with Formula 1 or any broadcaster.
When’s the next race — and where to watch it
The next round is the 🇳🇱 Dutch GP 2026. See the full session times converted to your timezone, plus a per-market “where to watch” breakdown, on the Dutch GP start-time page. For the whole season at a glance, use the 2026 F1 race-times home page or subscribe to the full-season calendar.
Common questions about watching F1 in 2026
Is F1 on Apple TV in 2026?
Yes. Apple TV is the exclusive home of Formula 1 in the United States from 2026, streaming every practice, qualifying, sprint and Grand Prix live. It costs $12.99/month or $99/year, with a 7-day free trial (up to 3 months free with an eligible Apple device purchase).
Is F1 still on ESPN in 2026?
No. F1's US broadcast rights moved from ESPN to Apple TV exclusively for the 2026 season, so ESPN and ESPN+ no longer carry live Formula 1 in the United States — every session is now on Apple TV.
How much does it cost to watch F1 on Apple TV?
Apple TV is $12.99 per month or $99 per year — the annual plan works out roughly 50% cheaper than paying monthly. There is a 7-day free trial, and buyers of an eligible Apple device can get up to 3 months free. F1 TV Premium is included at no extra cost.
How can I watch F1 for free in 2026?
In the US, Apple TV offers all Free Practice sessions and select races free to non-subscribers in the Apple TV app. In the UK, Channel 4 shows extended highlights after every race plus the British Grand Prix live and free. Austria (ServusTV/ORF) and Brazil (TV Globo) also carry free-to-air coverage.
How do I watch F1 in the UK?
In the UK every session is live on Sky Sports F1, from about £20/month as an add-on, or on NOW with a no-contract day or monthly pass. Channel 4 shows free extended highlights after every race and the British Grand Prix live. Apple TV's F1 coverage is not available in the UK.
What channel is F1 on outside the US and UK?
Most other countries can stream every session ad-free on F1 TV Pro, available in 188+ countries. Many markets also have a local broadcaster — for example Canal+ in France, Sky Deutschland in Germany, Sky Italia in Italy, and Fox Sports/Kayo in Australia — with free-to-air coverage of some races in several regions.