The cheapest way to watch Formula 1
The rights split, the minimum set of services, and the real monthly math, with free options where they exist.
The short answer: One service covers everything: Apple TV, $14.99 a month.
Who has the rights
US, current deal| Holder | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Apple TV | Every practice, qualifying, sprint and race, exclusive in the US from 2026. F1 TV is bundled into Apple TV for US subscribers. |
What each option costs
tick what you already haveCheapest full set: Apple TV, $14.99 a month. Tick anything you already have and this line does the math.
Apple TV: Monthly, or $119 for a year.
A TV antenna: One-time hardware cost, then free forever: FOX, NBC and The CW are broadcast stations in most of the US.
Official pages: Apple TV
Free and over-the-air
antenna mathThere is no free or over-the-air way to watch F1 in the US under the current deal. The only legal route is Apple TV.
Cheapest watch questions
FAQIs F1 TV included with Apple TV?
Yes. In the US, F1 TV is bundled into an Apple TV subscription under the current deal, so the one subscription covers the world feed, onboard cameras and the F1 TV extras.
Can I watch F1 on ESPN or ABC anymore?
No. F1 moved from ESPN and ABC to Apple TV exclusively in the US starting with the 2026 season.
Is the annual Apple TV plan worth it for F1?
The F1 season runs from March to December. At $14.99 a month that is about $150 across the season if you stay subscribed throughout; the $119 annual plan undercuts it, and you keep the service in the offseason.
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Prices checked October 2026 on each service's official site and plan pages. Prices and lineups change; the service's own page is the final word. Every link on this page is a plain link with no affiliate code.