This season of F1 is going to be really interesting. Every season of F1 has a number of fascinating storylines to follow, but due to a major set of regulation changes, there's so much uncertainty right now. And uncertainty can lead to exciting racing.
Lando Norris secured an incredible title victory on the final day of last season. Now the pressure is on McLaren to defend that title against a long list of talented drivers and motivated teams. Expect the likes of George Russell, Kimi Antonelli, Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, and Max Verstappen to challenge for race wins this season. Ferrari and Mercedes look like the teams to beat after testing, but we won't know for sure until real racing gets underway.
If you are interested in watching F1 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.
What is F1?
Formula One (F1) is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater formula racing cars. A season consists of a series of races (Grands Prix) that take place in multiple countries and continents on either purpose-built circuits or closed public roads.
Lando Norris is the defending champion. McLaren won the Constructors Championship in 2025.
When is F1 in 2026?
The 2026 F1 season is the 77th edition of the championship. This year's championship features 24 Grands Prix events held all over the world between March and December:
Australian Grand Prix — March 8
Chinese Grand Prix — March 15
Japanese Grand Prix — March 29
Bahrain Grand Prix — April 12
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix — April 19
Miami Grand Prix — May 3
Canadian Grand Prix — May 24
Monaco Grand Prix — June 7
Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix — June 14
Austrian Grand Prix — June 28
British Grand Prix — July 5
Belgian Grand Prix — July 19
Hungarian Grand Prix — July 26
Dutch Grand Prix — Aug. 23
Italian Grand Prix — Sept. 6
Spanish Grand Prix — Sept. 13
Azerbaijan Grand Prix — Sept. 26
Singapore Grand Prix — Oct. 11
United States Grand Prix — Oct. 25
Mexico City Grand Prix — Nov. 1
São Paulo Grand Prix — Nov. 8
Las Vegas Grand Prix — Nov. 21
Qatar Grand Prix — Nov. 29
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix — Dec. 6
It's important to note that these dates are only for race days. The Chinese, Miami, Canadian, British, Dutch, and Singapore GPs will host a sprint race.
How to watch F1 for free
In the U.S., F1 is now exclusive to Apple TV. An Apple TV subscription costs $12.99 per month or $99 per year, but it's possible to gain access to Apple TV without spending anything.
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It's worth noting that the best Apple TV free-trial offer comes with purchases of new Apple devices. New subscribers can get three months of Apple TV for free after purchasing any eligible Apple product, including iPhones, iPads, Macs, or Apple TVs. This special offer goes live for 90 days after the new device is activated — that's a good chunk of the season.
