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Formula 1 Without Cable: Channels, Plans & Devices to Watch Live Online

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NASCAR may rule the US but Formula One rules the world. If you are an auto-racing fan, you know how exciting these races can be. And if you are a cord-cutter, there is no reason you need to miss out on the action. I explain all your options below.

In a hurry? All 24 races of the Formula One season will be aired on one of the main ESPN channels. You will be set with any of these excellent services:

  • Fubo: Known for its great sports content it is also an excellent all around entertainment streaming service. Fubo allows you to try out its service with a free trial.
  • DIRECTV STREAM: Provides an easy way out of cable for new cord cutters with all the channels you depend on. A 5-day free trial is now available for DIRECTV STREAM.
  • Sling TV: Get just the channels you want with this low-cost streaming service. Save 50% on Sling TV now!

If you enjoy NASCAR, you need to check out Formula One (Formula 1, F1). Achieving speeds of up to 215 miles per hour, Formula One cars are among the fastest in competition today.

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The vast majority of the races in this circuit take place in other time zones, which means that you’ll need to be ready to stay up late or wake up early to watch them live. Of course, most streaming services come with a DVR. And you will be able to watch on-demand in most circumstances.

Formula One Races This Week

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Formula One Channels

In 2024, all races will again air on ESPN, ESPN2, or ESPN3/ABC with the Spanish version on ESPN Deportes. However, viewers in the United States will watch a feed of each race created by Sky Sports. Qualifying and practice sessions will be shown across the family of ESPN networks.

In the United Kingdom, races are generally available on Channel 4 (C4) or through Sky Sports. If you are watching in New Zealand, you can catch most races on Spark Sport or through your favorite streaming provider.

In Canada, Formula One events are broadcast on RDS, RDS2, and TSN. Canadian viewers can also watch their favorite drivers on Noovo. Finally, in Australia, Formula One races are broadcast on Network Ten or on Fox Sports Channels.

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ESPN and related channels on Fubo.

Streaming Services for Formula One

The easiest way to stream Formula 1 races is to go direct and sign up for F1 TV. The Pro plan is $84.99 per year. And it provides lots more than live access to all the F1 races. You also get:

  • Live stream every track session for all Grand Prix
  • Access driver cameras and team radios
  • Live stream F2, F3, and Porsche Supercup
  • Watch replays of all races
  • On-demand access to historic race archives.

Live Streaming Services

All the F1 Grand Prix appear on regular TV. So if that’s all you want to watch, you can see these with live TV streaming services.

Even better, there are generally a couple of Formula One races each year that appear on ABC. You can watch these for free if you set up an antenna.

Here are your streaming options:

  • Fubo ($79.99/month): This is one of the best streaming services for general viewers and probably the best for sports fans. You get 150+ channels in the base plan, which you can get even more for $7.99/mo extra. It comes with the ability to stream on up to 10 TVs/devices at once and unlimited cloud DVR. For more information, see our Fubo review.
  • Sling TV ($45.99/month): With Sling Orange, you get 30+ channels including ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3 (which shows all live ABC sports events). You can add NBC and Fox news (and more) with the Orange + Blue plan for $60.99/month. Our Sling TV review has further information.
  • DIRECTV STREAM ($86.99/month): Costs a bit more but offers many advantages. You get 90+ channels in the base plan. All plans come with unlimited cloud DVR (as long as you sign up online) and unlimited simultaneous screens to watch on — great for large households. Our DIRECTV STREAM review has more details.
  • Hulu + Live TV ($82.99/month): This plan adds 95+ live TV channels to the outstanding Hulu on-demand library. You get unlimited cloud DVR with 9 months of storage and two devices of simultaneous streaming. For all the details, read our Hulu + Live TV review.
  • YouTube TV ($82.99/month): This plan that is similar to Hulu + Live TV provides all the ESPN and Fox channels you need to gorge yourself on auto racing.

Streaming Devices for the Formula One Season

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Android phone running Sling TV with ESPN2.

You can watch Formula One races on most hardware — including stuff you likely already own.

Every streaming services I’ve discussed allows you to watch on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku. The same goes for mobile devices using Android and iOS. And you can cast from mobile devices and some browsers using Chromecast.

All the streaming services allow you to use Samsung and Android TV-based devices. And Fubo, Hulu, and Sling support smart TVs from LG and Vizio.

Those three also support Xbox One. But only Hulu supports the PlayStation.

See our streaming reviews (linked to above) for a complete list of supported devices.

What Is Formula One?

Formula One vehicles feature an open cockpit with open wheels and tires that are designed specifically to allow drivers to maneuver around corners without drastically reducing their speeds. The circuit is considered to be the highest level of racing for drivers who operate these types of cars.

It was founded in 1950 and was initially dominated by drivers and manufacturers based in Britain and Italy. Races are sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), which sets the rules that competitors must follow on race days.

The word formula in Formula One refers to the regulations that all competitors must adhere to during a race. Drivers must hold a Super License, which is granted by the FIA, to compete in Formula One events.

The stated goal of Formula One is to crown a true world champion at the end of each racing season. Since 1981, the FIA Formula One World Championship has been given to the driver who accumulates the most points in a given season. There is also a world championship for manufacturers that make the cars that compete in Formula One races.

In addition to the FIA Formula One World Championship, there have been attempts by various nations to have their own competitions. However, efforts by South Africa and Britain to hold their own regional tournaments largely fizzled out by 1980. This was largely because the races that made up these regional competitions were not considered to be of much consequence.

It’s also worth noting that during the 1950s and 1960s, many races contested by top drivers were not held under Formula One rules. Furthermore, some races contested under Formula One rules were not considered to be part of the World Championship.

The Formula One championship and the World Championship are still considered to be two different things. This is despite the fact that all Formula One events now count toward determining the final champion and all World Championship races follow Formula One rules.

Formula One Season

Traditionally, the Formula One season consists of 23 races. The 2020 and 2021 seasons had to be shortened because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and pandemic restrictions will prevent any races from being added to the upcoming schedule in China. This year, the Chinese GP is back, bringing the total to 24 races.

The 2024 season begins on March 2 with a race in Bahrain and will end in November with an event in Abu Dhabi. There will be two races held in the United States, and those events will take place in Miami on May 5 and in Nevada on Nov 23.

Tracks in Mexico and Canada are also scheduled to host Formula One events in the upcoming year. This may provide fans living in the United States with additional opportunities to see a race up close. Fans in Italy, Japan, and Brazil will also have a chance to see their favorite drivers in person as events will be held in those nations.

Scheduling races in as many countries as possible has been a point of emphasis for Formula One in recent years. The belief is that racing in as many countries as possible makes it easier for a driver to truly call himself a world champion.

Female drivers are generally allowed to compete in Formula One events. Therefore, it’s possible that a woman could be recognized by the FIA as its champion. However, female drivers currently make up a tiny fraction of Formula One racers.

2024 F1 Schedule

In the following list, all the races will appear on ESPN and all the times are in EDT. The preseason testing is on Feb 23 in Sakhir.

See our individual race pages for more in formation on practice and qualifying races, and the channels you can watch the races on.

  • Sat Mar 2 : Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix — Bahrain International Circuit (ESPN)
  • Sat Mar 9 : STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (ESPN2)
  • Sun Mar 24 : Rolex Australian Grand Prix — Albert park (ESPN2)
  • Sun Apr 7 : MSC Cruises Japanese Grand Prix — Suzuka Circuit — (ESPN)
  • Sun Apr 21 : Lenovo Chinese Grand Prix — Shanghai International Circuit (ESPN)
  • Sun May 5 : Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix — Miami International Autodrome (ABC)
  • Sun May 19 : MSC Cruises Emilia Romagna Grand Prix (ESPN2)
  • Sun May 26 : Monaco Grand Prix — Circuit de Monaco (ABC)
  • Sun Jun 9 : Canadian Grand Prix — Circuit Gilles Villeneuve (ABC)
  • Sun Jun 23 : Aramco Spanish Grand Prix — Circuit de Catalunya (ESPN)
  • Sun Jun 30 : Qatar Airways Austrian Grand Prix — Red Bull Ring (ESPN)
  • Sun Jul 7 : Qatar Airways British Grand Prix — Circuit Silverstone (ABC)
  • Sun Jul 21 : Hungarian Grand Prix — Hungaroring (ESPN)
  • Sun Jul 28 : Rolex Belgian Grand Prix — Spa-Francorchamps (ESPN)
  • Sun Aug 25 : Heineken Dutch Grand Prix — Circuit Zandvoort (ESPN)
  • Sun Sep 1 : Pirelli Italian Grand Prix — Autodromo Nazionale di Monza (ESPN)
  • Sun Sep 15 : Qatar Airways Azerbaijan Grand Prix — Baku City Circuit (ESPN)
  • Sun Sep 22 : Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix — Marina Bay Street Circuit (ESPN)
  • Sun Oct 20 : Pirelli United States Grand Prix — Circuit of the Americas (ABC)
  • Sun Oct 27 : Mexico City Grand Prix — Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez (ABC)
  • Sun Nov 3 : Lenovo Sao Paulo Grand Prix — Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace Interlagos (ESPN2)
  • Sat Nov 23 : Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix — Las Vegas Street Circuit (ESPN)
  • Sun Dec 1 : Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix — Losail International Circuit (ESPN2)
  • Sun Dec 8 : Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix — Yas Marina Circuit (ESPN2)

2024 Driver Standings

2024 season starts in March. This list includes the driver’s name and nationality in brackets, then their team and total points. These are the final results for 2024

  1. Max Verstappen (NED) — Red Bull Racing — 437
  2. Lando Norris (GBR) — McLaren Mercedes — 374
  3. Charles Leclerc (MON) — Ferrari — 356
  4. Oscar Piastri (AUS) — McLaren Mercedes — 292
  5. Carlos Sainz (ESP) — Ferrari — 290
  6. George Russell (GBR) — Mercedes — 245
  7. Lewis Hamilton (GBR) — Mercedes — 223
  8. Sergio Perez (MEX) — Rd Bull racing — 152
  9. Fernando Alonso (ESP) — Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes — 70
  10. Pierre Gasly (FRA) — Alpine Renault — 42
  11. Nico Hulkenberg (GER) — HAAS Ferrari — 41
  12. Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) — RB Honda RBPT — 30
  13. Lance Stroll (CAN) — Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes — 24
  14. Esteban Ocon (FRA) — Alpine Renault — 23
  15. Kevin Magnussen (DEN) — HAAS Ferrari — 16
  16. Alexander Albon (THA) — Williams Mercedes — 12
  17. Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) — RB Honda RBPT — 12
  18. Oliver Bearman (GBR) — Ferrari — 7
  19. Franco Colapinto (ARG) — Williams Mercedes — 5
  20. Zhou Guanyu (CHN) — Kick Sauber Ferrari — 4
  21. Liam Lawson (NZL) — RB Honda RBPT — 4

2024 Constructor Standings

Constructors’ points are determined by adding the points earned by any driver competing for a particular constructor in each race. These points reflect the collective efforts of drivers representing a specific constructor, showcasing their skill and consistency across various races. The Constructors’ Championship title is awarded to the team that achieves the most points at the end of the season.

  1. McLaren Mercedes — 666
  2. Ferrari — 652
  3. Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT — 589
  4. Mercedes — 468
  5. Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes — 94
  6. Alpine Renault — 65
  7. HAAS Ferrari — 58
  8. RB Honda RBPT — 46
  9. Williams Mercedes — 17
  10. Kick Sauber Ferrari — 4

Our Choice

Most of the major streaming services offer ESPN and ESPN2, so you should have no problem enjoying the whole season. Do note that, ESPN+ is great, but it is not a substitute for the live ESPN channels. I recommend Fubo for F1 fans in particular and auto racing fans in general. Fubo allows you to try out its service with a free trial.

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