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With three days and 56 laps to go, Round 19 of the Formula 1 racing season has arrived in Texas. The 2023 United States Grand Prix kicks off this weekend in Austin, starting with practice and qualifying rounds before Sunday’s 5.513-kilometer race. Here’s what you need to know to watch the F1 U.S. Grand Prix race online — including how to watch future Formula 1 livestreams.
The answer: Watch the F1 U.S. Grand Prix on F1 TV, DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling Orange.
How to Watch U.S. Grand Prix Livestream Online
Going into this weekend’s F1 U.S. Grand Prix race, Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez, and Lewis Hamilton round out the top three spots for the current 2023 driver standings. Daniel Ricciardo, meanwhile, will make his comeback at the Circuit of the Americas track after a five-race break due to a broken hand.
“It’s very unique for a modern-day circuit, and the undulations and bumps mean it’s physical,” Ricciardo previously said of the Grand Prix‘s track in an F1 interview. “It does beat you up, but I think I like that. I like the challenge. A lot of the apexes are quite wide as well, so there are some peculiar corners which make the track exceptional and stand out.”
Whether you’re a die-hard F1 fan or new to the fast-growing sport, you can watch all the action unfold throughout the weekend online. Read on for everywhere you can watch the F1 race, even if you don’t have cable.
Stream F1 U.S. Grand Prix Race Free on DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream is one of our favorite live TV streaming services for watching sports online, including F1 races. If you don’t have a traditional cable TV package, you can watch ABC with a DirecTV Stream subscription. We like the DirecTV Stream Choice package, which starts at $89.99 a month for your first three months and includes a five-day free trial. You’ll also get access to over 105 channels, including ABC. (Regional restrictions might apply.)
Stream F1 U.S. Grand Prix on F1 TV Pro
Consider F1 TV the top streaming choice for watching all things Formula 1. The United States Grand Prix will also air on F1 TV Pro this weekend. The F1 TV Pro package costs $9.99 a month, or $79.99 a year, and lets you watch F1 races and practice sessions, as well as gives you an inside view of onboard cameras and listen to team radios. The F1 TV Pro subscription also includes on-demand streaming to watch race replays.
Stream F1 U.S. Grand Prix Free on fuboTV
Another way to watch the F1 U.S. Grand Prix for free is through fuboTV. The service’s Pro plan includes access to ABC and includes a one-day free trial. After that, it costs $74.99 a month. Just keep in mind you’ll need to move fast like an F1 driver after the race ends if you want to cancel your trial.
Stream F1 U.S. Grand Prix on Sling TV
Sling TV’s Orange package includes access to stream ABC and currently costs $20 a month for your first month — a 50% discount. With your Sling membership, you’ll be able to watch over 32 channels, including ABC to livestream the F1 race on Sunday. After your first month ends, Sling Orange will run you $40 per month.
Stream F1 U.S. Grand Prix on Hulu + Live TV and ESPN+
Both ABC and ESPN+ are available to stream with the Hulu + Live TV bundle, which also includes Disney+. Subscriptions start at $76.99 a month.
If you want ESPN+ on its own, you can sign up for the streaming service starting at $10.99 a month.
When Is F1 U.S. Grand Prix Race? Time, Date, Schedule
The 2023 U.S. Grand Prix takes place on Friday, Oct. 20, to Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, live from Austin, Texas. The Round 19 F1 race kicks off on Friday and Saturday with practice and qualifying sessions. Airing on ABC and ESPN+, the main U.S. Grand Prix race starts at 3 p.m. ET / noon PT on Oct. 22.
Friday, Oct. 20, 2023
Formula 1 First Practice Session at 1:30 p.m. ET / 10:30 a.m. PT
Qualifying Session at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023
Formula 1 Spring Shootout at 1:30 p.m. ET / 10:30 a.m. PT
Sprint at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT
Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023
U.S. Grand Prix at 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT
Where to Buy F1 U.S. Grand Prix Tickets Online
F1 fans can still get last-minute tickets to the 2023 Lenovo U.S. Grand Prix on sites including StubHub, Vivid Seats, Formula1.com, and Seatgeek. Fans shopping on Seetgeek can use the promo code ROLLINGSTONE10 to save $10 on eligible orders of $250 or more (for first purchases only).
Where to Buy F1 Merch Online
Whether you want to show your love for a specific team or an F1 driver, there’s a ton of officially licensed Formula 1 merch that fans can score online right now, including on the F1 shop and Amazon. Plus: Check out more of our favorite F1 merch you can buy, from coffee table books to collectible cars.
Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 No.44 Lewis Hamilton Model Car
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