Can I watch the Australian Grand Prix for free?
In Australia, fans can watch the practice sessions, qualifying rounds, and the Australian Grand Prix live for free via the 10Play streaming service. Additionally, Channel 10 broadcasts Saturday qualifying and the race on terrestrial TV, offering free access to local viewers.
If you are outside Australia, you can use a VPN to access these streams by connecting to an Australian server.
How to watch the Australian Grand Prix from anywhere using a VPN
Since the 10Play platform is geo-restricted to Australia, fans traveling or living abroad will need a reliable VPN to access the free live streams. NordVPN is a trusted choice, providing fast and stable connections to unblock region-restricted content including Formula 1 races. Subscriptions start at around $3 per month with significant discounts available.
Using a VPN allows you to watch your usual F1 streaming services from anywhere in the world by masking your IP address and making it appear as if you are browsing from your home country.
How to watch the Australian Grand Prix live streams online in the US
In the United States, the Australian Grand Prix airs live on ESPN, starting at midnight ET on Sunday. You do not need a cable subscription to watch it because ESPN is available via streaming services like Sling TV (Sling Orange plan) for $40/month, often with introductory discounts.
All F1 races in 2025 will be broadcast across ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC, with ABC races also available on ESPN Plus streaming. Spanish language coverage is available on ESPN Deportes.
If traveling outside the US, using a VPN like NordVPN can help you access ESPN and other streaming platforms as if you were at home.
Watching the Australian Grand Prix live in the UK
Sky Sports holds the UK broadcasting rights for all F1 races in 2025. You can subscribe to Sky Sports F1 for an additional £15 per month on top of your basic Sky TV package. The channel supports up to 4K streaming.
If you prefer streaming only, Now Sports offers access to 12 Sky Sports channels, including F1, for about £26/month, or a £14.99 Day Membership if you want to watch just a single race.
Extended race highlights are available for free on Channel 4 at 1:00 PM GMT on the same day as the race, but a valid UK TV licence is required to watch legally.
Using a VPN while abroad can help UK residents keep watching their domestic subscription services.
Where to watch the Australian Grand Prix in Australia
The only race free-to-air in Australia this season is the Australian Grand Prix, via 10Play and Channel 10. For full season coverage, subscriptions to Kayo Sports or Fox Sports are needed.
Kayo Sports Standard subscription costs $25/month; upgrading to 4K streaming is $40/month. A 7-day free trial is available. Fox Sports streams are accessible through Foxtel subscriptions.
Travelers outside Australia can use VPN services to access these platforms as if they were local.
Watching the Australian Grand Prix live in India
In India, F1 fans can watch the entire season using the Fancode app or website, with race prices starting at 49 Indian Rupees (roughly 56 cents USD) per race.
Australian Grand Prix 2025: Race grid and schedule
The 2025 Australian Grand Prix race starts at 3:00 PM AEDT / 4:00 AM GMT / 12:00 AM ET on Sunday, March 16, at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne.
Leading drivers on the grid include McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri on the front row, followed by 2024 champion Max Verstappen in third.
Schedule Highlights
- Friday March 14: Practice 1 at 12:30 PM AEDT, Practice 2 at 4:00 PM AEDT
- Saturday March 15: Practice 3 at 12:30 PM AEDT, Qualifying at 4:00 PM AEDT
- Sunday March 16: Race start at 3:00 PM AEDT
Watching the Australian Grand Prix and all 2025 F1 races live is possible worldwide by using the right streaming service or VPN to access your local broadcast rights.