The 2024 Formula One championship season is expected to be one of the most exciting yet, and there are now more live viewing options than ever before. Every official F1 practice, qualifying session and race for the chequered flag will be available to watch live or on-demand in Australia.
As the 75th anniversary of the championship chase begins, F1 fans are eager to know how to watch every practice, qualifying session and championship race, live or on demand. As well as the available streaming options, and start times for each official F1 event on the 2024 calendar.
This guide will provide the up-to-date details so you never need to miss a key moment involving your favourite driver or Grand Prix.
Where to Watch F1 live in Australia in 2024
The newest edition of the Formula One World Championship officially starts in early March of 2023, with the curtain-raiser in Bahrain, and will conclude on 8 December with the Abu Dhabi finale. In total there will be a record twenty-four Grands Prix on this season’s calendar. This includes last year’s fixtures, plus a return of the Chinese Grand Prix after a five year absence.
The broadcast rights to all twenty-four championship races on the 2024 Formula One schedule belong exclusively to Fox Sports (Foxtel/Kayo). The lone exception to this is that Network Ten is allowed to simulcast live coverage of the Australian Grand Prix across free-to-air channels 10 and 10 Play.
Previously, channel Ten offered one-hour highlight packages after every Formula One round on their 10 Play online platform. This season, however, channel Ten has not indicated they will be providing any replay coverage.
This means that if you’re looking to watch F1 live or on-replay, the broadcast options in Australia involve the Fox Sports channel, which is available on Foxtel, Foxtel Now, Telstra or Kayo Sports.
The wall-to-wall coverage on Fox Sports (Foxtel/Kayo) will include every F1 practice, qualifying session and Grand Prix broadcast live, and ad-break free during racing.
| F1 Provider | 2024 F1 Coverage | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| Kayo Sports | Every practice, qualifying and Grand Prix LIVE, and ad-break free during racing | Yes – 7 day Free trial |
| Foxtel Now | Every practice, qualifying and Grand Prix LIVE, and ad-break free during racing | Yes – 10 day Free trial |
| Channel 10 | Live coverage of Australian Grand Prix only. |
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Fox Sports will also air full replays of every practice, qualifying race and the Grand Prix itself at different times through-out the following week.
The motor-racing coverage on Fox Sports extends beyond just Formula One, and includes comprehensive F2 and F3 action, along with pre-race and post-race commentary shows.
F1 TV channels and 2024 fixtures list
As seen below, the 2024 Formula One season kicks off in early March and concludes in late November.
Here in Australia, each official practice, qualifying race and Grand Prix will be available to watch live on Foxtel, Foxtel Now, Telstra and Kayo Sports.
The lone exception to this agreement is that Network Ten has the TV rights to simulcast the Australian Grand Prix live.
| Date | Grand Prix | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| March 1-3 | Bahrain GP | Foxtel / Kayo |
| March 7-9 | Saudi Arabian GP | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Mar 22-24 | Australian GP | Foxtel / Kayo / Ten |
| April 5-7 | Japanese GP | Foxtel / Kayo |
| April 19-21 | Chinese GP | Foxtel / Kayo |
| May 4-6 | Miami GP (USA) | Foxtel / Kayo |
| May 17-19 | Italy GP Imola | Foxtel / Kayo |
| May 24-26 | Monaco GP | Foxtel / Kayo |
| June 8-10 | Canadian GP | Foxtel / Kayo |
| June 21-23 | Spanish GP | Foxtel / Kayo |
| June 28-30 | Austrian GP | Foxtel / Kayo |
| July 7-9 | British GP | Foxtel / Kayo |
| July 19-21 | Hungarian GP | Foxtel / Kayo |
| July 26-28 | Belgian GP | Foxtel / Kayo |
| August 23-25 | Dutch GP | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Aug 30 – Sept 1 | Italy GP Monza | Foxtel / Kayo |
| September 13-15 | Azerbaijan GP | Foxtel / Kayo |
| September 20-22 | Singapore GP | Foxtel / Kayo |
| October 19-21 | United States GP | Foxtel / Kayo |
| October 26-28 | Mexican GP | Foxtel / Kayo |
| November 2-4 | Brazilian GP | Foxtel / Kayo |
| November 23-25 | Las Vegas GP (USA) | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Nov 29 – Dec 1 | Qatar GP | Foxtel / Kayo |
| December 6-8 | Abu Dhabi GP | Foxtel / Kayo |
Stream F1 live with Kayo Sports
Kayo Sports gives you access to the same Formula One broadcasts as Fox Sports, which means you can stream every practice, qualifying session and Grand Prix broadcast live, and ad-break free during racing.
Devices available to Kayo users include select PCs, Macs, iOS and Android phones, Smart TV’s, PlayStation 4 & 5, tablets and more.
New subscribers can watch Port Adelaide Power games on Kayo with a 7-day free trial. Kayo does not have a lock-in contract or equipment fees, which means you can cancel anytime if you are no longer using it.
For fans who want to catch up on the action, on-demand Kayo F1 replays provide a 10-20 minute recap after the practice, Pit Lane, or qualifying session have concluded.
Other unique Kayo Sports features include the F1 RaceView function, which utilises their SplitView technology to offer viewers extra camera angles, access to telemetry data, a pit lane channel and cockpit cameras.
Best of all, Kayo doesn’t have a lock-in contract or equipment fees, which means you can cancel anytime if you’re no longer using it. Simply choose between the Basic or Premium plans.
Watch F1 live online with Foxtel Now
The Fox Sports channel can be accessed via Foxtel and Foxtel Now. To watch on Foxtel with a Standard or HD TV, you have several choices, including subscribing to the Foxtel Plus pack to access over 50 channels of sport, entertainment, drama, lifestyle, docos, reality and more.
You also have the choice to watch Fox Sports and Formula One live online using Foxtel Now, which currently comes with a 10-day free trial.
FeaturedWith Foxtel Now you get all the live and on-demand sports Foxtel has to offer, including Formula One, F2, F3, MotoGP, NASCAR and V8 Super Cars.
Fox Sports comes as part of the Foxtel Now Sports Pack ($29 per month) which can only be purchased on top of an Essentials Pack ($25 per month) after any free trial have expired.
Foxtel Now is available on a variety of internet connected and mobile devices, including phones, tablets, PC and Macs, Smart TV’s, Chromecast, Airplay, and PlayStation 4 to name a few.
There’s also the option to use the Foxtel Go mobile app to stream the F1 Championship when you’re away from home.
How to watch F1 live on Foxtel iQ
F1 is also available to watch live via the Foxtel iQ satellite or cable service. This requires a subscription to the Sports HD pack for twelve months.
The Sports HD pack offers nine dedicated sport channels. The channels are Fox Cricket, Fox League, Fox Footy, Fox Sports 503, 505, 506, 507, as well as ESPN and ESPN2.
Foxtel has made available the latest set-top box version, iQ5, which delivers their programming in vivid detail with 4K Ultra HD. The Foxtel iQ5 box is the only way to watch F1 live in 4K Ultra HD, providing you have a 4K ready TV.
Customers of Foxtel iQ can also stream F1 live on a variety of mobile devices via Foxtel Go. However, the streaming will be in standard definition as 4K is only available via the Foxtel iQ5 set-top box.
Is F1 TV Pro available on Foxtel in Australia?
Last season, Foxtel introduced F1 TV Pro ahead of the Australian Grand Prix. As such, an F1 TV Pro subscription is available to Foxtel Sport subscribers with an iQ4 or iQ5 set-top box at no extra cost.
F1 TV Pro offers an unrivaled viewing experience that includes telemetry data, access to team radio, live timing data and live driver maps, as well as multiple different live in-race feeds and camera options.
Additional F1 TV Pro features include the Formula 1 shows Technical Analysis and Paddock Live, F1 documentaries and short films, highlights of this year’s events, and an archive of past Grands Prix.
The F1 TV Pro subscription is not available separately in Australia without a Foxtel iQ subscription and a set-top box. You can only access F1 TV as a stand-alone platform.
How to watch F1 live with Telstra
Foxtel, Foxtel Now and Kayo Sports are available through Telstra by simply adding them to your account.
Foxtel from Telstra offers the exact same AFL programming as a standard Foxtel service, and is available with the purchase of a twelve-month subscription.
Foxtel Now from Telstra is generally available at a reduced monthly rate, and sometimes can be acquired without a lock-in contract. To access live AFL games using Foxtel Now from Telstra you will need to pay for the Foxtel Now Essentials Pack and then add the Sports HD Pack.
Likewise, the Kayo Sports on Telstra package often includes a cancel anytime feature. To access Kayo Sports on Telstra simply choose between either Kayo Basic or the Kayo Premium plans.
How to watch the Australian Grand Prix free on Channel 10
Channel Ten only has the rights to televise one F1 race live – the Australian Grand Prix.
This is a similar set-up to Ten’s coverage of MotoGP, where the free to air broadcaster was able to secure TV rights to the 2023 Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island, helped greatly by Australia’s anti-siphoning laws.
Additionally, Channel Ten will no longer show highlight packages of the other F1 Grand Prix events on the 2023 championship calendar. For replays, you will need to have access to Foxtel, Telstra or Kayo Sports.
Streaming devices for F1 broadcasts
Here is a selection of great streaming TV devices that allow you to watch and stream F1 Grand Prix from a wide range of providers in high definition.
Whether you prefer Apple TV, Android TV, Telstra TV or Android mobile devices, you can find a simple way to watch F1 wherever you are.
Devices supported on Foxtel/Foxtel Go
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome for PC; Chrome & Safari for Mac)
- iOS: Yes – Devices with iOS 11 or above
- Android: Yes – Devices with Android 5.0 and above (Android 13 beta versions are not supported)
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting (only on Multiroom service)
- Google Nest: Yes – Via compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay (only on Multiroom service)
- Smart TVs: Yes – Via casting only (only on Multiroom service)
Devices supported on Kayo
- PC/Mac: Yes – MacOS 10.12+ (Chrome, Safari, Firefox) & Windows 10 (Chrome, Firefox, Edge); web browser only
- iOS/Android Phones/Tablets: Yes – Via native apps (iOS 15+ and Android 8+)
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Chromecast Ultra, 3rd Generation
and Chromecast with Google TV for optimal streaming. SplitView not available - Apple TV: Yes – tvOS 11+, 4th Generation or higher. Casting available to previous models
- Telstra TV: Yes – TTV1, TTV2 and TTV3. SplitView not available; Telstra TV1 limited to 720p.
- Amazon Fire TV Stick – Yes
- Google TV: Yes – OS 8.0+
- Android TV: Yes – Via
app for version 8.0 andup on the following devices: Xiaomi Mi Box, Asus Nexus Player, NVIDIA SHIELD, Sony BRAVIA™ and select models of Hisense, Kogan, Mecool, Panasonic, Philips, Sharpand TCL - Samsung Smart TVs: Yes – 2017 and later models. SplitView not available
- LG TV: Yes – 2018 models or later using WebOS 4 and above. LG Netcast TV’s or via LG TV’s Web Browser Application not available.
- Hisense Smart TV: Select 2019 – 2023 models
- Gaming Consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
