How to watch 2025 F1 Japanese Grand Prix: Live stream for free
Information below on how to watch 2025 F1 Japanese Grand Prix, including timings and schedule
This is how to watch the 2025 F1 Japanese Grand Prix on April 4-6 from anywhere - including ways to get a free F1 Japanese Grand Prix live stream. We’ve also listed the F1 Japanese Grand Prix start times below.
Yuki Tsunoda will race for the first time in the Red Bull, as Max Verstappen's teammate, at his home race at Suzuka.
He has replaced the struggling Liam Lawson, who is back at Racing Bulls, as Red Bull desperately seek points to stay competitive with McLaren in the constructors' championship.
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have won a grand prix apiece to underline their own drivers' title credentials.
And how will Lewis Hamilton fare with Ferrari? A sprint win in China offered a boost but he will want to make an impact on a Sunday too.
HOW TO WATCH 2025 F1 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX FOR FREE
Depending upon where you are in the world, you can watch some F1 races for free.
Belgium – RTBF (Every race is shown live and free)
Austria – Servus TV (11 races are shown live and free, including the Australian, Bahrain, Monaco, Canadian, Austrian, Belgian, Dutch, Singapore, US, São Paulo and Las Vegas GPs).
Austria – ORF
Germany - RTL (seven races are live on free TV, including Chinese, Imola, Spanish, Canadian, Belgian, Dutch and Las Vegas GPs).
UK – Channel 4 (only the British Grand Prix is shown live and free, plus race highlights from every round).
Australia – 10Play (Australian Grand Prix live and free, plus race highlights)
Canada – CTV (Canadian Grand Prix live and free).
Italy – TV8 (Both Italian Grands Prix live and free, plus other races like the Spanish, Hungarian, and Mexican GPs, pending official confirmation).
HOW TO WATCH 2025 F1 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX FROM ANYWHERE
If you’re currently abroad or not in the same country as the TV streaming service you’re trying to use, you probably won’t be able to watch the 2025 F1 F1 Japanese Grand Prix because of geo-blocking, a technology that broadcasters use to restricts certain content to specific parts of the world. However, you can dodge geo-blocks by using a VPN, and ExpressVPN is one of the best.
ExpressVPN is an easy to use VPN that lets you change your IP address, making it look like you’re in a completely different country. It also encrypts your internet traffic to protect your privacy.
It’s compatible with most streaming devices including Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Xbox and PlayStation, and Android and Apple mobiles.
HOW TO WATCH 2025 F1 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX ON F1 TV
F1 TV is one of the best F1 streaming services, as it shows every single session and race of the season, including the 2025 F1 Japanese Grand Prix. However, it’s not available everywhere, and the subscription price varies depending on your location.
To watch on F1 TV:
2. Connect to a server location where F1 TV is showing the 2025 F1 F1 Japanese Grand Prix
3. Head to the F1 site
4. Tune in to the 2025 F1 F1 Japanese Grand Prix
HOW TO WATCH 2025 F1 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX IN THE UK
Sky Sports F1 is showing every session of 2025 F1 F1 Japanese Grand Prix in the UK.
With a Sky Sports subscription, you’ll be able to stream 2025 F1 F1 Japanese Grand Prix online via Sky Go, and if you’re not in the UK right now you can use ExpressVPN to get around any geo-blocks.
To watch the F1 on Sky (£22 per month):
2. Connect to a server location in the UK
3. Head to Sky Go and log in
4. Enjoy the action!
HOW TO WATCH 2025 F1 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX IN THE US WITHOUT CABLE
F1 fans in the US can watch 2025 F1 F1 Japanese Grand Prix on ESPN’s suite of channels, and you don’t need an expensive cable package to tune in.
To watch the F1 on ESPN:
2. Connect to a server location in the U.S.
3. ESPN channels are available through Sling TV Orange (from US$17.50/month); Hulu+Live TV (from US$69.99/month), or YouTube TV ($from $54.99/month)
4. Kick back and enjoy!
HOW TO WATCH 2025 F1 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX IN AUSTRALIA
Subscribe to ExpressVPN now to make the most of an extra three months free if you take out the 12-month plan (a saving of 49%) and a 30-day money-back guarantee if you’re unhappy with the service.
2025 F1 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX START TIMES (UK)
Friday April 4
3.30am - Practice 1
7am - Practice 2
Saturday April 5
3.30am - Practice 3
7am - Qualifying
Sunday April 6
7am - F1 Japanese Grand Prix
James was a sports journalist at Sky Sports for a decade covering everything from American sports, to football, to F1.
