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How to watch the Formula 1 race for free right now

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Why This Matters

This promotion by Apple TV allows free access to its Formula 1 streaming service for users in the U.S., removing the usual subscription barrier for this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix. It highlights how major streaming platforms are offering temporary free access to attract new viewers and showcase their capabilities across multiple devices. This move could influence future content distribution strategies and consumer expectations for free trials or promotional access.

Key Takeaways

This weekend, Apple TV is running a special promotion where all of its Formula 1 streaming is available for anyone in the United States to watch for free, no Apple TV subscription required.

The Austrian Grand Prix race is about to start, and if you want to tune, simply open the Apple TV app on your preferred device.

The race starts at the top of the hour, but you can start streaming now to watch the pre-show buildup.

You can get the Apple TV app on a wide variety of devices, including Android and Windows. You can also get the app on many smart TVs, Roku sticks, Amazon Fire TV devices, Xbox, Playstation and more. You can also simply watch in a web browser at tv.apple.com.

Usually, F1 is includes as part of a normal Apple TV subscription price. But just for this weekend, anyone with an Apple Account can watch for free, no purchase necessary. You do not need to sign up for a trial or anything. As long as you are signed in to an Apple Account, you can watch the race with no ongoing commitment.

On Apple TV 4K, iPad, and Vision Pro, you can also use the integrated Multiview experience to watch multiple driver cams at the same time, in a quad-box presentation.