A free China GP F1 live stream is available in multiple countries and we can help you tune in from anywhere.
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Round two of the new F1 season has already had plenty of action this weekend in Shanghai, with Lewis Hamilton winning Saturday’s Sprint race for his first victory at Ferrari. Speaking of firsts, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri starts on pole for the first time today. Formula 1 is shaping up nicely so far in 2025, so now’s a great time to check it out with us. Here’s everything you need to know about where to watch the China F1 live stream for free wherever you are in the world.
As also detailed in our season-long free F1 live stream guide, we can help you watch every race (plus qualifying and Sprints) via similar options to the ones below, along with some local paid options. We also thoroughly recommend the UK’s free extended highlights show, which replays almost the entire race.
The Shanghai GP is streaming for free in some countries, and we can show you how to get around geo-restrictions that block international viewers. We’ll dive into greater detail below, but essentially, if you want to join in from overseas, you’ll need a VPN to spoof your viewing device’s location to match the broadcast. It’s super simple to get going, and you’ll be able to use this same method to watch every race this season, along with even more streaming opportunities like:
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US: ESPN on TV or these streaming services:
DirecTV (free trial)
Fubo (free trial)
Sling TV Orange ($46 $23 for your first month)
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Belgium: RTBF (FREE)*
UK: extended highlights (FREE) | Sky TV (various paid bundles) | Now TV (from £14.99)
Austria: ServusTV (FREE)
When: Sunday, March 23, 3 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. BST / 9 a.m. CEST / 3 p.m. AWST
Extended highlights: Sunday, March 23, 8 a.m. ET / 1 p.m. BST / 2 p.m. CET / 8 p.m. AWST (Mon). Also available to watch on-demand later
US: ESPN on TV or these streaming services:
DirecTV (free trial)
Fubo (free trial)
Sling TV Orange ($46 $23 for your first month)
*These two free services require login to watch, but creating an account is free.Where to watch a free China F1 live stream
This weekend’s simplest option for a free China GP live stream is using a VPN to tune into one of the free streams mentioned above. If you miss the live race, the extended highlights show from the UK is a great alternative.
Our preferred option among the best VPN providers is ExpressVPN, with a 30-day money-back guarantee if you’re unsatisfied. Better yet, you can get an extra four months for free and save 61% on a subscription.
