F1 live stream free: Apple TV opens Austrian GP weekend in U.S.
Apple TV is offering the Austrian Grand Prix weekend free in the U.S., while trials give F1 fans short-term streaming options.
By Georgia Hale · Staff Writer
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Fans hunting for an F1 live stream free have a rare official route this season: Apple TV has made the full Austrian Grand Prix weekend available at no cost to viewers in the U.S., according to Mashable.
The free window covers live coverage from June 26 to June 28, including practice, qualifying and Sunday’s Grand Prix, with no subscription required, Mashable reports. For the rest of the season in the U.S., the same report says Formula One coverage is exclusive to Apple TV.
How can you watch F1 for free?
Mashable says U.S. viewers can watch the Austrian Grand Prix weekend on Apple TV without paying for a subscription. Beyond that specific race weekend, the report points to trial offers as short-term ways to stream selected F1 coverage without an immediate charge.
Apple TV is listed with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. Mashable also highlights the Apple TV Prime Video Channel, available through Prime Video Channels, with a seven-day trial for Amazon Prime members.
The report says the Apple TV Prime Video Channel typically costs £9.99 per month after the trial ends and can be canceled at any time. Apple One is also listed with a 30-day free trial.
What does Apple TV cost for the full F1 season?
For fans who want more than a trial or the free Austrian weekend, Mashable reports that Apple TV costs $12.99 per month or $99 per year in the U.S.
The shift matters because the report describes F1 as now exclusive to Apple TV in the U.S. That means American viewers looking for regular live race coverage are being pointed to Apple’s streaming platform rather than a rotating mix of broadcasters.
What is F1?
Formula One is the top international class for open-wheel, single-seat formula racing cars. A season is made up of Grands Prix staged across countries and continents, either on permanent circuits or closed public roads.
Mashable identifies Lando Norris as the defending drivers’ champion after winning the title on the final day of the previous season. The same report says McLaren won the Constructors Championship in 2025.
What is on the 2026 F1 calendar?
Mashable describes the 2026 campaign as the 77th Formula One championship season, with races scheduled between March and December. The report says the calendar includes events such as the Australian Grand Prix on March 8, the Chinese Grand Prix on March 15 and the Japanese Grand Prix on March 29.
Other listed race days include the Miami Grand Prix on May 3, the Canadian Grand Prix on May 24, the Monaco Grand Prix on June 7, the British Grand Prix on July 5, the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Nov. 21 and the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Dec. 6.
Mashable notes that those dates refer to race days. The Chinese, Miami, Canadian, British, Dutch and Singapore Grands Prix are listed as sprint race weekends.
Who are the drivers and teams to watch?
The report frames the 2026 season as unusually unpredictable because of major regulation changes. It says McLaren are under pressure to defend their crown, while George Russell, Kimi Antonelli, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton are among the drivers pushing for race wins.
Mashable describes Mercedes as the team to beat this season, with Ferrari close behind.
This story draws on original reporting from Mashable.