Free F1 live stream: Where to watch Spanish Formula 1 GP online from anywhere
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Max Verstappen may be increasing his lead at an alarming rate, but with only a third of the season gone, and Fernando Alonso making things interesting, there are still plenty of reasons to seek out where to watch today's Spanish F1 live stream. We've thoroughly researched and tested various free Formula 1 streaming options this season and can help you watch the Spain GP online from anywhere.
Don't like the look of your local option, or maybe your country isn't showing the race? We can help hook you up via a VPN to get free coverage from elsewhere. And don't worry if you're unavailable when the race is happening, as there's an extended highlights show a few hours later. Or you could tune in at your leisure via an on-demand service - all free.
Watch a free Spanish F1 live stream
This weekend's simplest option for a free F1 live stream is using a VPN to tune into one of the free European streams mentioned above. You won't get English commentary, but the data at the side of the screen provides a narrative in any language. You could always use an online text commentary site to keep up with events behind the scenes. Live driver comms are usually in English too.
Our preferred option of all the best VPN providers is ExpressVPN, which comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee if you're unsatisfied. Better yet, you can currently get an extra three months for free and also save 49% on a subscription.
If you insist on English commentary, you could always take advantage of Fubo's 7-day free trial in the US. If you're outside the US and want to try this option, you'll need a VPN.
The UK service, Now TV, is another option for English commentary, although that service will cost £12. You can access it outside the UK with a VPN.
How to watch the Spanish F1 live stream with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't have one.
- Install it on the device you're using to watch the race.
- Turn it on and set it to a country with a free live stream.
- Head over to ORF 1 (Austria) | RTBF (Belgium) | RTL (Luxembourg).
- Watch on the live sections of the sites.
- Race start: Sunday, 9 a.m. ET / 2 p.m. BST / 3 p.m. CET
Are there extended highlights later?
In the UK, Channel 4 has an extended highlights show a few hours after the race at 6:30 p.m. BST (1:30 p.m. ET). Coverage lasts for two and a half hours, so it effectively feels like you're seeing the whole race. Plus, if there are any delays, they'll be significantly reduced with a few edits. You can tune in on the Channel 4 website online and use a VPN as outlined above to watch from outside the UK. If you're not free to watch it at this time, it will be available on-demand for free on the site, probably the day after. Although, the on-demand option is sometimes a shortened version lasting just over an hour some weeks and closer to two hours on others.
How to watch an F1 live stream in the US
ESPN carries coverage of Formula 1 racing throughout the season, and there's plenty of it left to enjoy too. If you don't already have access to the channel, there are a couple of cord-cutting options for you to consider. Sling TV's Orange tier is usually $40 a month, but a special offer now sees that first month's price slashed to just $20.
Fubo TV also has ESPN, but it is much more expensive at $74.99 monthly. It's packed with channels, though, and is a favorite amongst cord-cutting sports fans. Better yet, you can get a 7-day free trial, so enjoy the race for free and cancel your sub before the week is up if you don't want to keep it.
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