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How to Watch F1 Live Streams for Free

Updated Sep 18, 2023

Simon Migliano is a recognized world expert in VPNs. He's tested hundreds of VPN services and his research has featured on the BBC, The New York Times and more.

Additional Research by Luke Williams

Our Verdict

To live stream the Japanese Grand Prix and every F1 race of the 2023 season in HD, connect to a Belgium VPN server and navigate to RTBF Auvio. The best VPN for RTBF Auvio is ExpressVPN as it unblocks F1 races with fast download speeds and offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Quick Guide: How to Live Stream the 2023 Japanese GP for Free

Subscribe to a VPN service that can access geo-blocked F1 streaming websites: ExpressVPN performed best in our tests and comes with a 30-day risk-free trial.
Connect to a Belgium VPN server and open RTBF Auvio: Auvio broadcasts every Formula 1 race in Full HD for free, but is only accessible with a Belgian IP address.
For English commentary, open BBC Radio 5 in a separate tab: Exclude it from the VPN tunnel using split tunneling.
Live stream the race you want to watch: RTBF Auvio also shows all practice and qualifying sessions live, too.

For detailed instructions for your device, skip to the dedicated section of this guide.

F1 races, including practice and qualifying sessions, are hidden behind paywalls in almost every country. If you live in one of these regions, you’ll have to spend around $44.00 per month to access every live race and replays.

However, there is a way to watch F1 without Sky or any other paid-for subscription. In fact, we’ve found five free F1 streaming sites from four different countries that are completely legal to access.

While these free F1 streaming sites restrict access by checking if your IP address matches the right country, you can work around this using a virtual private network (VPN).

The best VPNs disguise your IP address and bypass websites’ geo-blocks. In our tests, only five VPNs were able to consistently access the best free F1 streaming platforms.

In this guide, we’ll explain how to safely and legally watch F1 online for free. We’ve also analyzed and ranked the best free F1 streaming websites, as well as listed the top VPN choices for accessing them.

How to Watch the Japanese Grand Prix for Free Using a VPN

If Formula 1 isn’t broadcast on free-to-air channels in your country, the only legal way to stream it for free is through a VPN service.

Our tests determined that the best free F1 streaming site is RTBF Auvio. It hosts Full HD live streams of every F1 race, including qualifiers and Grand Prix events.

However, RTBF Auvio is not available on Firestick, Chromecast, or Roku. On these devices, we recommend Servus TV and ORF, which host 50% of races each. But there are several more free F1 streaming websites available.

Here’s a quick summary of the methods required to watch F1 for free on different devices:

Platform	Best Free F1 Streaming Site	Method	Set-up Difficulty
Desktop (Windows & Mac)	RTBF Auvio	VPN App	Easy
Mobile (iOS & Android)	RTBF Auvio	VPN App	Easy
Fire TV	Servus TV & ORF	New Account Region & VPN App	Medium
Chromecast & Roku	Servus TV & ORF	Mobile Hotspot	Hard

We provide detailed step-by-step instructions in the following sections.

Desktop or Laptop (Windows & Mac)

Accessing free F1 live streams is easier on a computer than any other device. Simply use a VPN to get a Belgium IP address and then open the RTBF Auvio website.

To watch the race with English commentary, use your VPN’s split tunneling feature and access BBC Radio 5 on a separate browser.

Here’s how to use a VPN to stream F1 for free on desktop or laptop:

Sign up for a compatible VPN service and download the app: ExpressVPN worked best with free F1 websites in our tests.
Connect to a Belgian VPN server: RTBF Auvio is unavailable without a Belgian IP address.
Navigate to the RTBF Auvio website in your web browser: When prompted, allow your browser to translate the web page.
Create an account: Click Log in at the top right corner of the page and enter your details. Input a random Belgian ZIP code, such as 1930, as this will not be verified.
Start streaming the race: To watch live F1 races, click the Sport button and choose the race under the Live heading.
For English commentary, set up split tunneling:
1. Configure your VPN to exclude a different browser from the VPN connection. For example, if you’re using Chrome to watch the race on RTBF Auvio, exclude Edge from the VPN.
2. Access the live feed of BBC Radio 5. The BBC actively block VPNs, so it’s better to use your regular ISP connection. Radio 5 is available globally, so you won’t need to change your geo-location.
3. Sync up the audio commentary to the live coverage of the race.

You can see us using ExpressVPN to stream a geo-blocked F1 race in the video below:

Mobile (Android, iPhone & iPad)

Normally, to access geo-blocked apps on mobile, your Apple or Google account must be linked to a country where the app is available.

However, our research found that you can access RTBF Auvio from a mobile web browser. You don’t need to download the app to use it.

Here’s how to watch free F1 races on iOS or Android:

Subscribe to a VPN that works with RTBF Auvio and connect to a Belgian VPN server: We recommend ExpressVPN because of its reliable performance.
Open RTBF Auvio on your mobile device’s web browser: Create a new account if you haven’t already.
Select the race from the home screen: Unlike on desktop, you won’t be able to simultaneously access English commentary as mobile devices only allow one audio stream at a time.

Streaming F1 for free on iOS via RTBF Auvio's website

RTBF Auvio can be accessed through your mobile device’s web browser.

Fire TV & Android TV

Sadly, most free-to-air F1 broadcasters are not available on Fire TV or Android TV. To access the apps on these devices, you’ll need to create an Austrian Amazon or Google account and download Servus TV and ORF.

Here’s how to access geo-blocked free F1 races on Firestick and Android TV devices:

Subscribe to a VPN that works with both Servus TV and ORF: ExpressVPN worked best in our hands-on testing.
Create a new Austrian-based Amazon or Google account: It’s easier to do this using a computer or mobile device rather than having to use the TV remote.
Log in to your new account.
1. Fire TV: Settings > My Account > Deregister. Deregistering your device will take a few minutes. Then, enter your new account details when the set up screen appears.
2. Android TV: Settings > Accounts & sign-in > Add account. Then, enter your new account details.
Download the Servus TV and ORF apps from the app store: They are named ‘ServusTV On’ and ‘ORF TVthek: Video on demand’ respectively.
Connect to an Austria VPN server: This is necessary to access the geo-blocked apps.
Open the app that’s broadcasting the race: Races alternate between ORF and Servus TV.
Select the race from the app’s home screen: Unlike on a desktop, you won’t have the ability to access English commentary simultaneously.

ServusTV & ORF TVthek are the only free services that broadcast live F1 races legally.

EXPERT TIP: Avoid streaming F1 races for free on Kodi. The platform lacks an official free F1 broadcaster, which means that all of the live streams available there are provided by illegal add-ons.

Chromecast & Roku

As you can’t install VPN apps on older Chromecast and Roku devices, the simplest and most effective way of streaming geo-restricted free F1 races is by setting up a virtual router on your Windows computer.

If you don’t have access to one, you can buy a pre-configured VPN router, but these are comparatively expensive.

Here’s how to share a VPN connection from Windows to streaming devices:

Sign up for a VPN that works with Servus TV and ORF and download the app on Windows: ExpressVPN comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee and always works with these services.
Open Windows Command Prompt on your computer and input the following command: netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=NETWORKNAME key=PASSWORD. Replace NETWORKNAME and PASSWORD with your own WiFi network’s name and password.
Enable your virtual router: Type netsh wlan start hostednetwork and press Enter.
Identify your network name: Press the Windows key + R. Type ncpa.cpl and press Enter. The name of your virtual router will appear in bold.
Activate the Windows mobile hotspot feature: Go to Settings > Network & Internet and toggle Mobile hotspot to on.
Configure the WiFi sharing: Return to Network & Internet in settings and click Change adapter options. Right-click your VPN’s Tap Adapter, choose Properties, click the Sharing tab, and tick the box labeled Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection.
Share the WiFi connection you’ve just created: Open the dropdown menu labeled Home networking connection and select the hotspot.
Open the VPN app on your computer and connect to a VPN server in Austria.
Connect your streaming device to your new network: This can be done through the device’s settings.
Stream the race. Download the Servus TV and ORF apps onto your phone. This will require an Austrian Apple ID or Google Account. Connect to an Austrian VPN server on your phone and cast the video. Alternatively, you can mirror your computer screen.

The Best Free F1 Streaming Websites

We’ve used and analyzed over 50 F1 streaming sites from over 30 countries. Only five matched our criteria of being free-to-air, legal, and offering live streams in HD.

However, all of these services are geo-blocked, meaning you can only access them from certain countries. Using a VPN, you can change your IP address and access these platforms from anywhere in the world.

In the table below, you can compare seven popular Formula 1 content platforms:

Streaming Site	Do We Recommend?	IP Address Location	Commentary Language	Race Coverage	Price	Legal Status
RTBF Auvio	Yes	Belgium	French	24 races	100% Free	Legal
Servus TV	Yes	Austria	German	12 races	100% Free	Legal
ORF	Yes	Austria	German	12 races	100% Free	Legal
M4 Sport	Yes	Hungary	Hungarian	24 races	100% Free	Legal
F1TV Pro	Yes	USA	English	24 races	$10.00 per month	Legal
NOW	No	UK	English	24 races	$45.00 per month	Legal
Illegal Websites	No	Anywhere	English	24 races	100% Free	Illegal

1. RTBF Auvio

The best free F1 streaming site, with every race available in Full HD.

Pros	Cons
Broadcasts every F1 race	Not available on Fire TV & other streaming devices
1080p streaming quality	No English commentary option
Doesn’t require any payment details	Requires account registration
Intuitive interface
Compatible with many VPN services

RTBF Auvio Quick Summary:

Commentary Language: French
Type of Free Access: 100% Free
Stream Type: Live Stream
IP Address Required: UK
Compatible VPNs: ExpressVPN, IPVanish, NordVPN, PrivateVPN, and Surfshark.
Official Website: rtbf.be/auvio/

RTBF Auvio broadcasts every F1 race, including Grand Prix events, in HD.

RTBF Auvio is the best choice for streaming Formula 1 for free. It shows every F1 race in Full HD, including practice rounds, qualifying races, and the Grand Prix. However, you’ll need an IP address from Belgium in order to access it.

It has a more attractive and user-friendly interface than even the paid-for platforms we tested, like NOW and F1TV Pro. It’s also run and operated by the public broadcaster in Belgium, meaning it’s a totally legitimate and legal service to use.

However, unlike ServusTV and ORF, RTBF Auvio doesn’t have apps for streaming devices. We weren’t able to download it on our Firestick, Chromecast, or Smart TV.

2. ServusTV

The best choice for streaming free F1 races on Fire TV.

Pros	Cons
Available on all platforms & devices	Only has 50% of races
No sign up required	Commentary is in German
Modern & intuitive interface
Desktop video player supports AirPlay

ServusTV Quick Summary:

Commentary Language: German
Type of Free Access: 100% Free
Stream Type: Live Stream
IP Address Required: Austria
Compatible VPNs: ExpressVPN, NordVPN, Private Internet Access, Surfshark, PrivateVPN, IPVanish.
Official Website: servustv.com

ServusTV is well-designed but only has 50% of races.

ServusTV is a free-to-air service owned by Red Bull. Disappointingly, it only broadcasts half of all F1 races, with ORF showing the other half. You will have to use the services in conjunction to watch every race and both require an Austrian IP address.

Unlike every other 100% free F1 platform, Servus TV is compatible with every streaming device, including Firestick and Apple TV. We discovered that you can even AirPlay to Apple TV from the desktop video player, which is a feature unique to ServusTV.

The tile interface website and apps are well-designed and feel like a premium service. You can easily find any live F1 race from the home screen and start streaming immediately as the service doesn’t show any pre-roll ads.

3. ORF TVthek

Basic streaming service that’s compatible with many devices.

Pros	Cons
Apps for Fire TV & Android TV	Doesn’t support 1080p resolution
Doesn’t require any personal details	Outdated and confusing design
	Only broadcasting half of races
	Not available in English

ORF TVthek Quick Summary:

ORF TVthek has apps for streaming devices but isn’t user-friendly.

ORF TVthek is a reputable free-to-air streaming website in Austria. It has the rights to the other half of F1 races that ServusTV doesn’t broadcast.

ORF’s website and apps haven’t been updated for a long time, making them difficult to navigate and missing some modern features. For instance, it doesn’t broadcast in 1080p resolution, nor does it provide a shortcut to F1 races from its home screen.

That said, unlike RTBF Auvio and M4 Sport, ORF TVthek has apps for Fire TV and Android TV. Using it alongside ServusTV is the only way to stream every F1 race for free on these devices.

4. M4 Sport

Broadcasts every F1 race through a poorly designed website.

Pros	Cons
Shows every F1 race	Only available on desktop and mobile
Allows you to manually select video resolution	Complex UI
	Hungarian commentary

M4 Sport Quick Summary:

Commentary Language: Hungarian
Type of Free Access: 100% Free
Stream Type: Live Stream
IP Address Required: Hungary
Compatible VPNs: ExpressVPN, NordVPN, Private Internet Access, Surfshark, PrivateVPN, IPVanish, CyberGhost, Hide.me
Official Website: mediaklikk.hu/m4

M4 Sport is a unattractive F1 streaming site that hosts all 24 races.

M4 Sport is the official streaming platform of Hungary’s public TV service. It’s trustworthy and the only other option to watch every race 100% for free if you don’t want to use RTBF Auvio.

However, M4 Sport is the most confusing free F1 streaming site we tested. The website and apps are cluttered, with video feeds mixed with news, on-demand videos, and podcast links. It took over five times longer to find and stream a F1 race on M4 Sport than on any other platform.

More positively, M4 Sport is the only completely free service in this list that allows you to manually choose video resolution. We prefer this as you can force the stream to show in Full HD resolution, rather than rely on it updating the resolution automatically.

5. F1TV Pro

Premium F1 streaming service with a seven-day free trial.

Pros	Cons
Best-in-class commentary and analysis	Only free for 7 days
English commentary	Free trial is only available intermittently
Apps available for every platform	Doesn’t support 4K Ultra HD
Comparatively cheap paid subscriptions	Requires a US payment method

F1TV Pro Quick Summary:

Commentary Language: English
Type of Free Access: Seven-Day Free Trial
Stream Type: Live Stream
IP Address Required: USA
Compatible VPNs: ExpressVPN, NordVPN, Private Internet Access, IPVanish, CyberGhost, Hide.me, Proton VPN Free, Windscribe Free, PrivadoVPN Free
Official Website: f1tv.formula1.com

F1TV Pro can be accessed without paying via its free trial.

F1TV Pro is an excellent paid-for streaming service that enables you to live stream all F1 races and access on-demand analysis. It’s not available in the UK and some other countries, so you’ll need a VPN to access it.

F1TV Pro is the only F1 streaming website we recommend that has English commentary and punditry. It even allows you to manually choose your commentary feed, allowing you to switch to Sky’s feed of Croft and Brundle.

However, F1TV is held back as it’s not a 100% free service. To access it without paying, you’ll have to take advantage of its seven-day free trial. Even then, this free trial is only available during random times of the year.

F1 Streaming Sites to Avoid

Our research found that many popular free Formula 1 streaming sites broadcast unlicensed races, making them illegal. Additionally, some contained malware, which could put your device at risk.

Moreover, all of the premium services we tested charged excessive subscription fees. For these reasons, we strongly recommend using a VPN to access a legally-compliant free or reasonably-priced alternative streaming service.

In this section, we’ll explain in detail why you should avoid two of the most popular alternative F1 streaming sites.

Dubz Network / F1LIVESTREAM.TOP

Why you should avoid it:

Races are hosted illegally
Regular video buffering
Potential cybersecurity risks
Contains numerous on-page ads

Dubz Network and F1 Live Stream are associated websites that host unlicensed F1 races for free. Streaming content from these websites is illegal and you should not do it under any circumstances.

Despite its popularity, accessing Dubz Network is illegal and should be avoided.

We analyzed these websites using VirusTotal’s scanner and found that they contained malicious files, making them a potential source of malware. View the results from our tests in the screenshot below:

Scanning F1livestream.top / Dubz Network for viruses

Free F1 streaming sites often contain malware.

The user experience of Dubz Network and F1 Live Stream is also worse than any other website we used. The excessive number of on-page ads makes it difficult to view the website’s content.

Additionally, these platforms struggle to keep up with demand during peak viewing. Though we were able to stream the analysis before the race without an issue, the video would stop and buffer whenever the race started.

NOW (Sky Sports)

Why you should avoid it:

Far more expensive than better alternatives
Doesn’t support full HD

NOW is a premium UK-based online streaming service from Sky Sports. It’s legal to use and has the rights for every F1 race, including practice and qualifying, with English commentary and analysis.

NOW has a user-friendly interface that makes it easy to access F1 content. The dedicated Sky Sports F1 live channel can be easily found in the sports tab. Unlike many free services, it also has apps for all streaming devices, including Fire TV and Apple TV.

NOW is expensive when compared to F1TV Pro & other F1 streaming sites.

However, we don’t recommend NOW as F1TV Pro is a far better option if you don’t need a 100% free service. Now costs the equivalent of $44.00 per month, which is over four times as expensive as F1TV Pro.

Even with its lower price, F1TV Pro offers higher streaming quality, broadcasting in 1080p resolution compared to NOW’s 720p. It also provides the same level of English commentary and analysis.

The Best VPNs for Streaming F1 for Free

Every legal free F1 streaming site is geo-blocked, meaning you need an IP address from a particular country to access it. With a VPN, you can spoof your location to access it from anywhere.

Not every VPN works, though. As VPN services allow users to bypass licensing agreements, many free streaming services attempt to detect and block VPNs.

After testing 55 VPN services, here are the best VPNs for streaming the F1 for free:

ExpressVPN: Best overall VPN for streaming F1. Offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Proton VPN Free: 100% free VPN that works with F1TV Pro.

You can use both of these services for free, either by taking advantage of a refund offer or a completely free subscription plan.

We ranked the best VPNs for F1 based on the following testing criteria:

Bypasses geo-blocks on free F1 streaming websites, particularly RTBF Auvio as it’s our top choice for streaming races without paying.
Free-to-use, either through a free subscription or a money-back guarantee.
Fast download speeds to stream live F1 races in full HD quality.
Compatibility with all popular devices, including iPhone and Firestick.
User-friendly VPN software, to make it easy to access Formula 1 events.

The Best VPNs for Live Streaming Formula 1 Compared

Use the table below to directly compare the two best VPNs for streaming F1 for free:

	ExpressVPN	Proton VPN Free
No. of Free F1 Sites Unblocked	5	1
Type of Free Access	30-day money-back guarantee	100% free
Data Cap	Unlimited bandwidth	Unlimited bandwidth
International Speed (out of 100Mbps)	85Mbps	85Mbps
Simultaneous connections	8	3
Router App	Yes	No
Customer Support	24/7 live chat	Email support

1. ExpressVPN: Best VPN Free Trial for F1

Accesses every free F1 streaming site with fast global download speeds.

Pros	Cons
Works with all F1 streaming websites	Only free for 30 days
30-day free trial using its money-back guarantee	Requires payment information
Fast connection speeds for streaming in HD	Smart DNS service is incompatible with F1 content platforms
Router app for Chromecast & Roku
24/7 live chat

ExpressVPN is the best VPN for accessing F1 live streams. The VPN successfully circumvented geo-blocks on every F1 streaming service we tested, including RTBF Auvio and ServusTV.

Although ExpressVPN is a premium VPN service, you can use it for free for 30 days by using its money-back guarantee. Simply select a subscription plan on its website and request a refund within the 30-day period.

Here are the ExpressVPN servers that work with F1 streaming services:

RTBF Auvio: Belgium
ServusTV: Austria
ORF TVthek: Austria
M4 Sport: Hungary
F1TV Pro: USA – Seattle

Reliably Streams All Free F1 Content Platforms

In our tests, ExpressVPN was one of only five VPNs capable of accessing every free F1 streaming site. However, it ranks higher than its competitors because it could access these services 100% of the time.

Using ExpressVPN to access free F1 live streams.

ExpressVPN works with every free F1 streaming site.

Other VPNs, like PIA and IPVanish, only worked intermittently. We even experienced a few instances where we missed an entire race as these services struggled to resolve the issue.

You can see the full results of our Formula 1 VPN research in the table below:

VPN Service	Servus TV (Austria)	ORF Eins (Austria)	RTBF Auvio (Belgium)	F1TV Pro (US)	M4 Sport (Hungary)
Atlas VPN Free	✕	✕	✕	✕	✕
CyberGhost	✕	✕	✓	✓	✓
ExpressVPN	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Hide.me	✓	✕	✓	✓	✓
IPVanish	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
NordVPN	✓	✓	✕	✓	✓
Private Internet Access	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
PrivateVPN	✓	✓	✕	✕	✓
Proton VPN	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
ProtonVPN Free	✕	✕	✕	✓	✕
PrivadoVPN Free	✕	✕	✕	✓	✕
Surfshark	✓	✓	✓	✕	✓
Windscribe	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Windscribe Free	✕	✕	✕	✓	✕

Using ExpressVPN, live F1 streams always loaded in the highest resolution without any delay or buffering.

While connected to far-away ExpressVPN servers on a 100Mbps connection, we recorded an impressive average download speed of 85Mbps. Given that no free F1 streaming sites support 4K (UHD) live streams, you’ll need a minimum download speed of only 10Mbps to access the content in the maximum resolution.

Intuitive Apps Available for Every Device

ExpressVPN is the only F1 VPN that offers apps for every possible platform, including Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and Fire TV. The router app also extends compatibility to devices that don’t support dedicated VPN apps, allowing us to bypass geo-blocked Formula 1 races on Roku and Chromecast.

Unlike other F1 VPNs, ExpressVPN includes a dedicated app for routers.

The only downside is that ExpressVPN’s Smart DNS tool doesn’t work with any free F1 streaming platform. You will need to use the router app for Apple TV and Smart TV, rather than just updating your DNS address.

Still, this is still a vastly better experience than every other VPN we tested. To watch races on our TV with other VPNs, like NordVPN and CyberGhost, we had to either establish a virtual router from our laptop or manually configure them on a router. Both these alternatives are complex and demand technical expertise beyond that of an average user.

ExpressVPN is also extremely easy to use on every device. To get an IP address that can access an F1 streaming site, all you need to do is select the country and hit the large ‘on’ button from the app’s home screen. Its interface is consistent across devices, making it straightforward and consistent to use on any device.

2. Proton VPN Free: Best 100% Free VPN for F1

Unblocks F1TV Pro with unlimited bandwidth and no payment details required.

Pros	Cons
Completely free	Only works with F1TV Pro
No monthly data cap	No router app or Smart DNS feature
Fast download speeds using WireGuard	One simultaneous connection
Strong privacy & security features	No live chat support

Proton VPN Free is the only free VPN with unlimited bandwidth that works with an F1 streaming website. Using it, we could access F1TV Pro in Full HD by connecting to its free US server location.

Here are the Proton VPN Free servers that work with F1 streaming services:

F1TV Pro: United States US-FREE#156055

Free, but Only Works with One Free F1 Streaming Site

Unlike ExpressVPN and other premium VPN services, Proton VPN doesn’t require payment details and offers entirely free access.

However, it is limited to only one F1 streaming site – F1TV Pro. Hence, you will still need to enter payment details to access F1TV’s seven-day free trial. This option compares poorly to instead taking advantage of ExpressVPN’s 30-day free trial.

Using Proton VPN Free to access free F1 live streams.

Proton VPN can access F1TV Pro and doesn’t impose a monthly data cap.

Compared to other free VPNs that also support F1TV Pro, such as Windscribe and PrivadoVPN, Proton VPN stands out for its unlimited data usage. The other free VPNs provide only 10GB of free monthly data, meaning we could only watch around four hours of races each month.

Secure & User-Friendly Apps for Fire TV & Other Popular Platforms

To watch F1TV Pro on your TV, you can use Proton VPN Free’s app for Firestick or Android TV. The app is user-friendly and easy to navigate, allowing quick connections to a US server.

Screenshot of Proton VPN's app for Android TV and Fire TV Stick

ProtonVPN’s TV app is attractive and easy-to-use.

However, Proton VPN doesn’t offer a Smart DNS feature, nor does it have a dedicated app for routers. You can manually configure it on certain routers, but this process was difficult and took multiple attempts during our hands-on testing.

More positively, all of Proton VPN’s apps are open-sourced, allowing anyone to view and verify the source code. All apps also support WireGuard and encrypt traffic using ChaCha20.

This sets Proton VPN apart from every other free VPN that doesn’t impose data limits, all of which are insecure, log user data, and contain ads. In fact, Proton VPN’s security rating of 9.0 is higher than any other free VPN we tested.

Other Popular VPNs that We Tested

To identify the best VPNs for streaming geo-blocked F1 races, we performed hands-on testing with 55 VPNs and five free F1 streaming sites. ExpressVPN and Proton VPN Free were the only VPNs that met or exceeded our F1 VPN testing criteria.

In the table below, see a selection of other popular VPNs that we analyzed, alongside the reasons they fell short in our evaluations:

VPN Service	Reason for Exclusion
CyberGhost	Doesn’t work with Servus TV, ORF Eins, RTBF Auvio No router app Smart DNS doesn’t work with F1 streaming sites Slow speeds connecting to Mexico
IPVanish	No router app No Smart DNS feature Unintuitive app design
NordVPN	Doesn’t work with RTBF Auvio No router app Smart DNS doesn’t work with F1 streaming sites
PrivadoVPN Free	Doesn’t work with any 100% free F1 streaming site No browser extensions No router app No Smart DNS feature No live chat customer support
Private Internet Access	No router app Smart DNS doesn’t work with F1 streaming sites
Surfshark	Doesn’t work with F1TV Pro No router app Smart DNS doesn’t work with F1 streaming sites
Windscribe Free	Doesn’t work with any 100% free F1 streaming site 10GB monthly data cap No live chat customer support

2023 F1 Race Schedule

The upcoming Japanese GP is on the 24th of September and you can stream it for free on RTBF Auvio, ORF, and M4 Sport. However, you will need to use a VPN service to access these F1 streaming sites.

In the table below, you can see the date and time of each upcoming Grand Prix event and where you’ll be able to watch them. We’ll keep updating this table as the season progresses.