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Aatif Sulleyman

F1 live stream 2024: how to watch Chinese Grand Prix free – online and on TV, Race Day

Charles Leclerc of Monaco driving the (16) Ferrari SF-24 on track during day one of F1 Testing at Bahrain International Circuit on February 21, 2024.

The 2024 F1 season is upon us and a with a record-breaking 24-race calendar so you'll want to know how to watch F1 online. That includes FREE live streams such as those provide by Servus and ORF in Austria. Abroad? Use a VPN to watch your local stream when traveling away. Every 2024 F1 race airs on Sky Sports F1 in the UK and Fox Sports in Australia – and we can show you how to watch an F1 Japan live stream.

After disappointment in Australia, Max Verstappen is back in winning form, with Red Bull taking a commanding 1-2 in Japan. Ferrari look like the only team with any chance of challenging them, although there have been some sparks of brilliance from both McLaren drivers, too. Next, we return to the Shanghai International Circuit for the first Chinese Grand Prix since 2019.

Formula 1 has never been more popular – or more controversial. From Lewis Hamilton's shock Ferrari move making 2024 his last year with Mercedes, to Red Bull's record-breaking wins, the 2024 F1 season is set to be a fascinating affair.

Max Verstappen won the Bahrain opener after qualifying on pole (but only because Ferrari's Charles Leclerc couldn't put together a decent lap), and also took the win in Saudi. However, after suffering a brake failure, Ferrari grasped the opportunity and took a 1-2 of their own.

However, Japan saw Max back to his winning ways, although the next race in China is the only race on the calendar that the Dutchman has never won. Who's got their money on seeing that change?

Follow our guide below for how to watch F1 live streams from anywhere in 2024.

Where to watch FREE F1 live streams in 2024

Formula 1 is such a popular sport that many TV companies have, unfortunately, put a premium on F1 coverage. But there are some countries where the F1 is still shown on free TV. That may be the odd race – or, for some lucky Grand Prix fans, every single one.

Make sure to use a VPN to watch them if you're away from home.

  • Albania: every race on RTSH
  • Australia: Australian GP on 10Play
  • Austria: every race on ORF or Servus TV
  • Belgium: every race on RBTF
  • Brazil: every race on Band TV
  • China: every race on Great Sports, CCTV or Guangdong Sports
  • Iran: every race on MBC Persia or IRIB Varzesh
  • UK and Ireland: British GP on Channel 4
  • Luxembourg: every race on RTL Zwee
  • Mexico: Mexico City GP on Canal 5
  • Middle East and North Africa: select races on MBC Action
  • Netherlands: Dutch GP on NOS
  • Pakistan: every race on A Sports
  • Singapore: Singapore GP on Channel 5
  • Spain: Spanish GP on Mediaset
  • Tajikistan: every race on Varzish TV
  • US: Miami, Monaco, Canada, Austin, Mexico free on ABC

How to watch 2024 F1 live streams from outside your country

We've recommended some of the best places to live stream 2024 F1 races below. But you might run into a problem trying to access them if you're outside of your country. This is because of something called geo-blocking.

Simply follow our VPN advice below and you'll soon be around that issue with a great bit of software that allows you to relocate your device back to your country of residence - thereby regaining access to all the streaming services and content you normally enjoy at home.

Use a VPN to live stream F1 2024 from anywhere

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2024 F1 race calendar and dates

  1. BAHRAIN, Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir - 29 February - 2 March
  2. SAUDI ARABIA, Jeddah Corniche Circuit - 7-9 March
  3. AUSTRALIA, Albert Park, Melbourne - 22-24 March
  4. JAPAN, Suzuka International Racing Course - 5-7 April
  5. CHINA (sprint race), Shanghai International Circuit - 19-21 April
  6. MIAMI (sprint race), Miami International Autodrome, Hard Rock Stadium - 3-5 May
  7. EMILIA ROMAGNA, Imola Circuit - 17-19 May
  8. MONACO, Circuit de Monaco - 24-26 May
  9. CANADA, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal - 7-9 June
  10. SPAIN, Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya - 21-23 June
  11. AUSTRIA (sprint race), Red Bull Ring, Spielberg - 28-30 June
  12. GREAT BRITAIN, Silverstone Circuit - 5-7 July
  13. HUNGARY. Hungaroring, Budapest - 19-21 July
  14. BELGIUM, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps - 26-28 July
  15. NETHERLANDS, Circuit Zandvoort - 23-25 August
  16. ITALY, Monza Circuit - 30 August - 1 September
  17. AZERBAIJAN, Baku City Circuit - 13-15 September
  18. SINGAPORE, Marina Bay Street Circuit - 20-22 September
  19. UNITED STATES (sprint race), Circuit of the Americas, Austin - 18-20 October
  20. MEXICO, Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City - 25-27 October
  21. BRAZIL (sprint race), Interlagos Circuit, Sao Paulo - 1-3 November
  22. LAS VEGAS, Las Vegas Street Circuit - 21-23 November
  23. QATAR (sprint race), Lusail International Circuit, Lusail - 29 November - 1 December
  24. ABU DHABI, Yas Marina Circuit - 6-8 December

2024 F1 teams and drivers

Red Bull

  • Max Verstappen
  • Sergio Pérez

Ferrari

  • Charles Leclerc
  • Carlos Sainz

Mercedes

  • Lewis Hamilton
  • George Russell

Alpine

  • Pierre Gasly
  • Esteban Ocon

McLaren

  • Lando Norris
  • Oscar Piastri

Stake F1 Team

  • Valtteri Bottas
  • Guanyu Zhou

Aston Martin

  • Fernando Alonso
  • Lance Stroll

Haas

  • Kevin Magnussen
  • Nico Hulkenberg

RB Formula 1 Team

  • Yuki Tsunoda
  • Daniel Ricciardo

Williams

  • Alex Albon
  • Logan Sargeant
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