Wanting your fix of Formula 1 but the pull of the sofa isn't quite doing it for you? With international travel no easier than ever, and an ever-expanding number of race locations, there's never been a better time to watch the F1 live in person.
After a 2021 season which went all the way down to the last race and a dubious safety car call that left everyone talking about F1, in 2022 there was a new set of regulations and a new following. It almost goes without saying that Formula 1 is back to being a mainstream sport in the UK after a brief period of absence.
If you're wanting to know how to watch, where to watch and when to watch each and every race of the season – we at CAR have you sorted to get the best view of the action.
How to watch F1 races
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To watch live F1 races, you'll find yourself behind a Paywall, exclusively on Sky Sports. If you already have a Sky Sports package, you should be able to watch F1 races with no problem. However, if you don't, never fear! You'll still be able to stream live races with the help of NowTV.
Using the NowTV app, either on your phone or on your computer, you can stream races and cast them on your TV. You can buy a 24-hour subscription for £11.98 or get a sports membership which starts at £26 a month for the first six months. The choice is yours, but it's an easy way to watch races. With the F1 season running from March (excluding testing) to November, the sports membership is the cheapest way to watch F1 over a whole season.
How to watch F1 abroad
If you’re heading abroad on your holidays, you might be wondering how you’re going to keep up with the latest F1 races and other motorsport events. Thankfully the answer is simple – with a Virtual Private Network, aka, a VPN.
A VPN allows you to stream UK content from abroad. It does this by making a site or streaming service think that you are in a different location. So, when you’re out of the UK, you can use a VPN to connect to a UK server and access UK on-demand and streaming services.
Please note that while legal in most countries, VPNs are illegal in the UAE, Iraq, China and North Korea.
The best VPN for watching F1 abroad
To ensure you can easily access what you want to watch, you need a reputable VPN. The best in the biz has plenty of servers to access, good connection speeds and can readily circumvent geo-blocks.
Like all the best digital services, top VPNs come with easy-to-use apps which allow VPN connections to be made with a tab of the smartphone screen or laptop trackpad.
Below, you’ll find the best VPNs for watching F1 and other motorsports abroad.
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- Over 3,000 servers in 94 countries, including the UK, US and Australia
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Formula 1 Schedule
The great thing about Formula 1 that keeps us returning for more and more is the drama over a whole season. Yes, each race has its story, but these are just chapters of the book. Heroes and villains are created, and storylines are written that grip us and have us yelling at the TV screen in equal measure all the way to the end of the season.
Whoever you're cheering for this year, make sure you know when each race is on and how you can watch it.
All prices were correct when writing and may change over time. Flights have been selected so you land before the race, return the day after leaving, and return to London airports.
See the F1 live
26th – 28th May
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The Jewel in the F1 crown, Monaco. The original street circuit, there's little better than the sights and sounds of Formula 1 cars blatting around the streets of Monaco. Yes, the cars are now wider, making it harder to overtake with each passing year. However, the parties are non-stop, and the champagne and red trousers come out in their droves.
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Formula 1 Gran Premio De España 2023
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Barcelona is the litmus test of Grand Prix racing – it's been used for many years as a testing ground because its race track offers just enough to test a modern-day F1 car. You'll likely have a race-winning car if you're fast at Barcelona. Sadly, all but the parking is sold out for 2023, and while we don't think you'd enjoy going and sitting in a car park for a few hours, we believe the best option is a subscription package.
Formula 1 Grand Prix Du Canada 2023
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Montreal has seen some great racing in the past, and the wall of champions coming off the last chicane has claimed the most prominent names as they push the track limits in search of speed. However, like Barcelona before it, this event is already sold out. Best watching this one at home.
Formula 1 Grosser Preis Von Österreich 2023
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The return of the Sprint race will be in Austria. If you can snag a Friday or Saturday ticket (some are still available), you'll have double the action in one day. Home of Red Bull, they'll be looking to lay down a dominant marker as we approach the season's midpoint.
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London - Salzburg
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Formula 1 Aramco British Grand Prix 2023
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While the Silverstone circuit is steeped in racing history, the chances of you going, if you're a Brit, are slim. Not only because it's quite possibly the most expensive ticket on the F1 circuit, and the tickets sell out quicker than anything else.
Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix 2023
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The racing at the Hungaroring has been legendary over the years. Jenson Button took his first win here after a dramatic wheel nut problem for Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton in 2019 provided a masterclass to frighten the life out of Max Verstappen's tyres. There's always great racing in Hungary.
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London - Budapest
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Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix 2023
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Spa probably has one of the most famous corners in Formula 1, Eau Rouge, So called because the River Red runs beneath it. But it's not just Eau Rouge; La Source, the Turn 1 hairpin, high-speed Pouhon and Raidillon – Spa provides some mega track action. This is an experience for all motorsport fans as you can camp deep in the Ardennes forest. What better way to spend a weekend? It's only a 6-and-a-half-hour trip by car from London as you road trip through Europe or get the Eurostar from St. Pancras to Brussels.
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Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2023
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The Orange Army will come out in force for one driver and one driver only. Max Verstappen. Racing the banked circuit of Zandvoort provides a unique challenge for the drivers. Super Max took victories at Zandvoort in ’21 and ’22, so it’ll take some drive to stop the Dutch driver in 2023. Always a great party atmosphere at Zandvoort, with excellent transport links into the capital of Amsterdam, you’re sure for a great weekend.
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Formula 1 Gran Premio d’Italia 2023
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Monza. What more is there to say? The highspeed nature of the track and the historic banking still standing, which the newer track runs underneath and around. If you want to see, F1 cars going as fast as possible, head to Monza. What’s great about these European races is you could drive to them from England.
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London - Milan Linate Airport
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Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2023
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The OG, when it comes to the night race, Singapore, has fine-tuned its track to make racing as exciting as possible. The street circuit layout under the bright lights brings a new aspect to F1, where the teams stay in a European time zone when racing late into the night.
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London - Singapore Changi Airport
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Formula 1 Lenovo Japanese Grand Prix 2023
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If you’re all about out-and-out driving, then Suzuka has to be on all motorsport fans' bucket lists. The history here is incredible. You only have to mention Suzuka, and instantly you think Senna V Prost into the first corner. Then there’s Spoon, 130R and Kimi Raikkonen, who in 2015 drove from 17th through the field to take 1st place o the final lap. Suzuka. Mega.
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Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix 2023
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New for 2022, the Losail circuit isn’t steeped in history, but it’s a favourite on the Moto GP calendar. Tickets are not available to buy right now, but you could always sign up for a notification when they are available.
Formula 1 Lenovo United States Grand Prix 2023
Circuit of the Americas, or COTA, was purpose-built for F1. With an uphill sprint to turn one, it’s provided with great racing and has its own esses section to punish mistakes and reward precision. Everything is bigger in Texas and make no mistake. Formula 1 is booming there right now. Grandstands can hold 120,000 passionate fans. The atmosphere is as big as the lone star state.
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Formula 1 Gran Premio De La Ciudad De México 2023
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A circuit which has suited Red Bull cars over the years, with extended DRS zones and a fun stadium complex, we’ve seen titles decided in Mexico before, and we’ve also seen some great racing – however, tickets are not available yet. Still, you could always sign up for a notification when they are.
Formula 1 Rolex Grande Prêmio De São Paulo 2023
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The home of the legendary Brazilian racing drivers of the past and the first corner complex named after one of the most charismatic, Ayrton Senna. Sir Lewis Hamilton is now a resident of Brazil, and he flies around his second home circuit. Some great action has always been found in Sao Paulo, but you’ll have to wait to buy tickets.
Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023
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Viva, Las Vegas. The Inaugural Grand Prix, but the third in America for 2023, will be held at night while the strip is in full swing. What better place could there be to watch F1 racing? Tickets aren’t on sale yet, but we feel this might be pricey. However, what better GP is there to go to for a once-in-a-lifetime event? Who cares about the racing here…
Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023
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And we’ve made it all the way to the end of a mammoth 2023 F1 season. Will we have seen the title decided already by this point, or will there be a repeat of 2021 where it comes down to the final race? Whatever the outcome. We’ve been fair and followed the rules in finding you the best deals, not letting only a few slip past the safety car.
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