Fox Sports/Foxtel carry every session live; Kayo Sports streams every race (in 4K).
How & when to watch Formula 1
In the US, Formula 1 moves to Apple TV from 2026 as the exclusive broadcaster under a five-year deal, with F1 TV Premium now bundled free inside the Apple TV app and select races plus all practice sessions free there; there is no longer any linear US TV coverage. In the UK, Sky Sports F1 carries every session live, with NOW offering the same coverage as a no-contract streaming pass, while Channel 4 shows free highlights of every race and qualifying.
Season. The Formula 1 season runs from roughly March to December, contesting a series of Grands Prix held around the world, each typically spanning practice, qualifying, and the main race (with a few weekends adding a sprint).
Frequently asked
What channel is Formula 1 on in the United States?
For the 2025-26 season, Formula 1 is shown on Apple TV, F1 TV Premium in the United States. Broadcast rights can change mid-season — confirm against the official listing.
What channel is Formula 1 on in the United Kingdom?
For the 2025-26 season, Formula 1 is shown on Sky Sports F1, NOW, Channel 4 in the United Kingdom. Broadcast rights can change mid-season — confirm against the official listing.
What channel is Formula 1 on in Canada?
For the 2025-26 season, Formula 1 is shown on TSN, RDS, Noovo, TSN+ in Canada. Broadcast rights can change mid-season — confirm against the official listing.
What channel is Formula 1 on in Australia?
For the 2025-26 season, Formula 1 is shown on Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo Sports, Network 10 in Australia. Broadcast rights can change mid-season — confirm against the official listing.
What time is Formula 1 on in my timezone?
Sports Always converts every Formula 1 start time to your device's local timezone automatically, so the times you see are already correct for where you are — no conversion needed.
Is the Formula 1 schedule up to date?
Yes. Sports Always pulls the Formula 1 fixture list live every time you open the page and always rolls forward from today, so it is never stuck on a past date.
Can I watch any Formula 1 for free?
Yes, in a limited way. In the US, the Apple TV app offers select races and all practice sessions for free. In the UK, Channel 4 shows free highlights of every race and qualifying, plus the British Grand Prix live for free as a protected free-to-air event.
Can I stream Formula 1 without a cable or TV subscription?
Yes. US viewers stream through the Apple TV app (which includes F1 TV Premium), and UK viewers can use NOW, Sky's no-contract streaming pass, instead of a full Sky Sports F1 subscription.