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The Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix 2025 will take place April 4-6 at the Suzuka International Racing Course. It will be the third leg of the twenty-four Grands Prix scheduled for the 76th running of the Formula One World Championship.
In a hurry? The entire Japanese Grand Prix will air on ESPN channels. Watch all the races with these services:
All three services carry Formula1. Pick based on your budget:
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185+ channels including Formula1, all major sports networks, and local channels. 7-day free trial – watch tonight, cancel anytime. Best if you want one service that “just works”, without piecing together bundles.
From $79.99/mo after free trial
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Carries Formula1 from $45.99/mo – roughly half the price of Fubo. Add channel packs if you want more. The lowest-cost route for Formula1, if you are happy with a smaller bundle.
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90+ channels including Formula1 – the closest thing to full cable without a contract. 5-day free trial, then from $59.99/mo.
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Red Bull’s Max Verstappen emerged the world champion during the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix, with McLaren’s Lando Norris coming in second.
The Japanese Grand Prix 2024 edition runs from Thursday, April 4, to Sunday, April 7 at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan. The final race will air on ESPN, but you can watch the practice sessions, qualifying, and all commentary on ESPN-affiliated networks and platforms.
Here are the main events happening during the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix:
ESPN and its affiliates will air most of the Formula 1 season races this year, so you have a ton of live-streaming options to choose from:
Note: You get ample Cloud DVR storage from all the above streaming services. You also enjoy streaming simultaneously on multiple devices except with Sling, which allows you to use one device at a time.
Apps from all the above-listed streaming services allow you to live stream your favorite F1 games on major devices such as Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, iOS (iPad/iPhone), Roku, and web browsers. They also support different smart TVs and gaming consoles.
If you want to watch Formula One races without other sports included, you can sign up directly for F1 TV. You can try out the affordable monthly package, which costs ($10.99/month), or go for the yearly plan to keep up with every race ($84.99/year). Subscribing to F1 TV gives you access to all practice sessions, qualifying, and final races.
If you live outside the United States, you don’t have to worry about missing out on the Formula 1 world championship races. The channels below cater to various geographic locations worldwide:
We won’t know until qualifying who gets pole position and what the starting grid looks like for the Japanese Grand Prix. But all the best drivers are on hand, as denoted below:
| Teams | Driver #1 | Driver #2 |
| Red Bull Racing | Sergio Pérez | Max Verstappen |
| Ferrari | Charles Leclerc | Carlos Sainz Jr |
| Mercedes | George Russell | Lewis Hamilton |
| McLaren | Oscar Piastri | Lando Norris |
| Aston Martin | Fernando Alonso | Lance Stroll |
| Kick Sauber | Zhou Guanyu | Valtteri Bottas |
| Haas F1 Team | Nico Hülkenberg | Kevin Magnussen |
| RB | Yuki Tsunoda | Daniel Ricciardo |
| Williams | Logan Sargeant | Alexander Albon |
| Alpine | Pierre Gasly | Esteban Ocon |
After reviewing several streaming options, I found that Fubo stands out as the top choice for watching the Japanese Grand Prix. Not only does it provide a comprehensive selection of over 150 channels—including key ESPN networks—but its sports-first focus means you’ll enjoy high-quality streaming and a reliable experience throughout the weekend. Unlike other services, Fubo also offers extensive DVR features and a smooth user interface that’s easy to navigate. Plus, with multi-device streaming compatibility, you can catch all the action wherever you are. While slightly pricier than some alternatives, the value is clear when you factor in the exclusive sports content and channel selection.
In addition to watching the Japan Grand Prix, know when and where each Formula One race for this season will take place using our guide below: