The 2021 Formula 1 season promises to be a memorable one, making F1 TV dedicated sports streaming service an essential service for motorsport enthusiasts.
Offering viewers comprehensive coverage of race days, practice sessions, paddocks and a ton of exclusive F1 content,
read our full guide to using F1 TV online and your TV.
Now available in more countries than ever, the service app has also received a major overhaul for the new season, with coverage offered in Full HD and access to a wealth of stock footage.
Read on to find out more about F1 TV. We'll give you a better idea of what's included, how much it costs and how you can stream all of this season's Formula 1 action on F1 TV.
What is F1 TV and F1 TV Pro?
F1 TV is the exclusive streaming service for the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. Available in 85 different countries, the service comes in two different tiers:
F1 TV Pro is the premium offering of the service and provides subscribers with live coverage of all the Formula 1 races of the season. On top of that, you can also stream every track session for all GPs and access all drivers' on-board cameras and team radios, as well as
access live broadcasts of F2, F3 and Porsche Supercup.
Another exclusive to F1 TV Pro subscribers is the service's fantastic live timing feature, which allows you to view telemetry in real time and the driver's tire usage history during races. The main difference between the much cheaper F1 TV access tier is that it doesn't include live coverage, but does offer reruns and on-demand highlights. Both tiers provide on-demand access to over 2,000 hours of F1 footage, with a surplus from every Grand Prix since 1981.
Where can I watch F1 TV and F1 TV Pro?
F1 TV Pro offers live streaming in six languages in 85 territories. However, exclusive TV rights deals in some countries mean that the premium tier F1 TV Pro and its live racing coverage are not available everywhere, and only
level access to F1 TV is available in those regions.
For example, F1 TV Pro is available in the United States and Canada, but not in the UK and Ireland, thanks to Sky's blanket deal with the FIA. Also, F1 TV Pro is not available in Australia, New Zealand, Spain or Germany.
You can find out what coverage is available on F1 TV in your area by clicking here
How much does F1 TV cost and does it offer a free trial?
The price of F1 TV varies a bit from region to region. In the US, F1 TV Pro currently costs €79 for a one-year subscription, with F1 TV Access priced at €26,99 per year.
The service also offers a 7-day free trial of F1 TV Pro in select countries, including the United States.
How to watch F1 TV?
It's pretty easy to start watching all the F1 TV car racing offerings. Start by visiting the service's website, choosing the correct region, and signing up or taking advantage of this free trial.
The service offers dedicated apps for most major platforms such as
Apple, Android, Roku and Amazon Fire App.
The service can also be viewed on a PC through all major web browsers.
How do I watch on my TV?
Now that F1 TV offers its glorious 1080p coverageIt's a shame the service doesn't currently offer dedicated apps for smart TVs or even Apple TV. However, all is not lost. For powersports enthusiasts who want the traditional feeling of sitting on the couch watching all that hot rubber,
they can also stream F1 TV from a browser using Apple Airplay or Google Chromecast, letting you see everything on screen.
Where can I watch F1?
As mentioned, not all regions have an F1 TV package with live coverage of the Grand Prix, except UK, Ireland and Australia. Then check out our dedicated guide to getting F1 live streaming, for the best information in your regions. Those looking to catch all the action as it happens Down Under are catered for by Fox Sports, which owns the live broadcast rights for the 2021 season in Australia. If you don't have Fox as part of your pay-TV package, your best bet may be to sign up for its sister offering, Kayo Sports' burgeoning streaming service.
Best of all, Kayo offers a FREE two-week trial!
Thereafter,
Kayo Sports basic package costs €25 per month and allows users to stream on two devices simultaneously. The service also offers a plan
Kayo Sports Premium, which provides three simultaneous streams for €35 per month.
You can watch all the 1 F2021 GPs in the UK and Ireland via Sky Sports and its dedicated Sky Sports F1 channel. Subscribers can also watch on the go using the Sky Go app, available on almost all modern phones, tablets, laptops, PCs and consoles. While the United States and Canada are well connected with F1 TV providing comprehensive live coverage of the races in both regions, viewers in both countries also have the option of watching via traditional linear broadcasters.
For the 1 F2021 season, ESPN will provide full coverage in the US. Cord cutters are also in luck as you can get ESPN
without having an expensive bundle of cables through major providers like Sling TV and fuboTV.
Meanwhile, in Canada you can watch F1 races 2021 on TSN in English or RDS in French., but these are premium channels that usually come with a pay TV package. If you get them as part of your cable deal, you'll just be able to log in with your provider details and access a live F1 stream. If you don't have cable,
you can subscribe to TSN or RDS streaming only from just CA$4,99 per day or (much better value) CA$19,99 per month.
Do you like the sound of F1 TV? Head over to the website now, sign up, and start watching!