How to watch the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix online for free

TL;DR: Watch the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix for free on ORF, ServusTV, RTBF, or RTL ZWEE. Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Believe it or not, but Max Verstappen doesn't win every single F1 race. Carlos Sainz Jr. took the win in Australia, giving hope to everyone that this season might be a little more competitive. Sure, Verstappen was forced to retire from the race after just four laps. But forget all about that. Competitive racing is back.

If you're interested in watching the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix, we've got all the information you need.

When is the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix?

The 2024 Japanese Grand Prix takes place over 53 laps of the 5,807-kilometre Suzuka International Racing Course. The full schedule can be found here:

• Practice 1 — 3:30 to 4:30 a.m. BST on April 5

• Practice 2 — 7 to 8 a.m. BST on April 5

• Practice 3 — 3:30 to 4:30 a.m. BST on April 6

• Qualifying — 7 to 8 a.m. BST on April 6

• Race — 6 a.m. BST on April 7

Sky Sports is broadcasting live coverage of every race weekend this season, with race highlights of the Japanese Grand Prix available on Channel 4 after the race. But there's an alternative, and it's totally free.

How to watch the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix for free

You can stream all the action from the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix live and free on these streaming platforms:

• Austria — ORF or ServusTV (12 races each)

• Belgium — RTBF (every race)

• Luxembourg — RTL ZWEE (every race)

These free streaming platforms are geo-restricted, meaning you'll be blocked if you attempt to connect from outside the country of origin. Fortunately, you can bypass these restrictions with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to secure servers in other countries, meaning you can access these streaming services to watch F1 for free from anywhere in the world.

Unblock these free streaming services by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for a VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Austria, Belgium, or Luxembourg

4. Connect to ORF, ServusTV, RTBF, or RTL ZWEE

5. Watch F1 races from anywhere in the world

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading services do tend to offer free trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Formula 1 live streams for free. This is clearly not a long-term solution, but it does mean you can stream the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix without actually spending anything.

If you want to retain permanent access to the best free streaming platforms from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for F1?

ExpressVPN is the top choice for streaming live sport, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including Austria, Belgium, and Luxembourg

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

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• Fast streaming speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

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