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It’s the big one this week as we head to the glitz and glamor of Monaco for the eighth F1 race of the year. Monégasque local Charles Leclerc will be hoping for a win to stay in touch with the title chase as he’s way off the pace in fifth.
Like the last two seasons here at Business Insider, I’m highlighting various international F1 live streams for every race of the championship, wherever you are in the world. And if you’re a die-hard fan looking for the whole race weekend experience, I’ll also help you tune into F1 qualifying and sprint events.
This hub has everything you need to know about where to watch Formula 1 live streams each week, with multiple countries covered. And if the race is on at a time you can’t make, there are options for full replays and an extended highlights show (usually lasting 90-150 minutes) to help you catch up.
Are there extended F1 highlights later?
In the UK, Channel 4 has an excellent (and free!) extended highlights show a few hours after each race. As with the races, the time can vary wildly to mid-afternoon, early evening, or even later. The length of the show varies and can run from around 70 minutes up to two and a half hours.
You can tune in on the Channel 4 website online in the UK. Next are the Monaco GP highlights on Sunday, May 25, 6:30 p.m. BST.
The actual race highlights are often very comprehensive. For example, we’ve timed one of the longer 2.5-hour shows, which dedicated 75 minutes to the highlights of a race that lasted around 90 minutes in full. The rest of the show features pre and post-race interviews and discussions.
You can also watch these highlights on-demand the day after. That said, we sometimes notice this version is slightly shorter than the usual highlights program.
How to watch Formula 1 live streams in the USA
ESPN has the widest US coverage of Formula 1 racing this season, but some races will be on ESPN2/ABC instead. If you don’t already have access to these channels, consider these cord-cutting options, all of which feature in our guide to the best sports streaming services.
Sling TV’s Orange tier is usually $46 a month, but a special offer now sees that first month’s price slashed to just $23.
DirecTV Stream is another comprehensive option for cord-cutters. It recently introduced a wider range of specific genre bundles, and the MySports option is excellent for F1 fans as it includes all the channels you need for just $69.99 a month.
You’ll also find the required channels on Fubo, which has a higher monthly fee, starting at $84.99 monthly after any promotional discounts for the first month. You get a 7-day free trial to start with at least.
- See also: Sling vs. Fubo | DirecTV Stream review
ESPN+ is also an option for some races this season. Essentially, if a race is listed as ABC on the schedule, you can assume it will be on ESPN+, too. The US and Canadian races are usually shown here and possibly the Monaco event. This is the most affordable paid option for casual fans in the US, at just $11.99 a month.
How to watch F1 live streams in the UK
Channel 4 runs an excellent extended highlights show a few hours after each race, which is a solid free alternative. They even do qualifying highlights a few hours after that wraps up the day before, too.
If you want to see everything live, a Sky Sports deal is your best bet, and this is a great way to get it in glorious 4K, too. Sky has every race weekend, so you won’t need to hop around between it and networks like TNT like you do for the Premier League.
If you don’t want a traditional TV contract and prefer a monthly option you can drop whenever you wish; Sky’s Now TV offshoot has a Sky Sports tier that costs £14.99 for a day pass or £34.99 a month.
The main appeal of Now TV is it runs on a rolling one-month contract, but if you need it every week, it’s arguably a better deal to get a proper Sky Sports package as you’ll get way more bang for your buck. Also, Now TV is still operating in the dark ages and has the gall to charge extra for 1080p HD in 2025.
How to watch F1 qualifying
All the international streaming options mentioned in this guide for the US and mainland Europe will also show the qualifying sessions each race weekend. Qualifying at the 2025 Monaco GP starts on Saturday, May 24, 10 a.m. ET / 3 p.m. BST / 4 p.m. CEST / 10 p.m. AWST.
How to watch F1 sprint events
The same viewing options listed above will also cover you for the F1 Sprint events, which usually take place on Saturdays during race weekends. Here’s a list of this season’s events:
- March 22: Shanghai, China – won by Lewis Hamilton
- May 3rd: Miami, USA – won by Lando Norris
- July 26: Spa, Belgium
- October 18, Austin, USA
- November 8, São Paulo, Brazil
- November 29, Lusail, Qatar