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Bypass geo-restrictions to watch the Australian Grand Prix for free from anywhere in the world.
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SAVE 49%: Watch Formula 1 livestreams in 2023 from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN(Opens in a new tab) is on sale for £86.15 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time.


Formula 1 is properly up and running and we've already been treated to plenty of intriguing storylines, with a lot more to come this week.

We're sure you've got plenty of questions when it comes to keeping up with the schedule and the best ways to watch the 2023 season. This is the best place to be, because we've got all the information you need.

When is the Australian Grand Prix?

Following on from Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, there's plenty of excitement for the third week in Australia:

  • Practice 1 — 2:30 to 3:30 a.m. GMT on March 31

  • Practice 2 — 6:00 to 7:00 a.m. GMT on March 31

  • Practice 3 — 2:30 to 3:30 a.m. GMT on April 1

  • Qualifying — 6:00 to 7:00 a.m. GMT on April 1

  • Race — 6:00 a.m. GMT on April 2

Sky Sports has the rights to broadcast live coverage of the F1 in the UK, with race highlights available on Channel 4 a few hours after the event on April 2. Those are not your only options though.

How can you livestream the Australian Grand Prix for free?

Sky Sports subscribers can enjoy industry-leading coverage from the biggest names in the F1 game, but Sky Sports does not come cheap. A lot of dedicated F1 fans will not be subscribed, so alternative ways to watch are required.

The good news for F1 fans is that Belgium’s RTBF and Austria’s ServusTV will show all of the 2023 races free to stream, with French and German commentary, respectively. You can watch RTBF and ServusTV from outside Belgium and Austria with a VPN. All you need to do is subscribe to a streaming-friendly service, download the app for your preferred operating system, and then connect to a secure server in Belgium or Austria. Once you're connected, you can visit RTBF or ServusTV to watch the Australia Grand Prix.

Australia’s Network 10 will also air the Australian Grand Prix live from March 31 to April 2. You can livestream everything on its companion streaming platform 10 play by connecting to a server in Australia.

What is the best VPN for F1?

ExpressVPN remains the top choice for unblocking streaming sites from around the world.

ExpressVPN(Opens in a new tab) is the best service for livestreaming the F1 due to its impressive connection speeds, powerful levels of encryption, apps for all operating systems, five multi-logins, and helpful customer support.

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN(Opens in a new tab) is on sale for £86.15 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This heavily discounted plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a 30-day money-back guarantee. You can sign up to watch the Australian Grand Prix and then recover your investment with the money-back guarantee. Yes, this is sneaky. But it works, and it means you can watch the F1 for free from anywhere in the world.

Livestream the Australian Grand Prix for free with ExpressVPN.

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Joseph joined Mashable as the UK Shopping Editor in 2018. He worked for a number of print publications before making the switch to the glittery world of digital media, and now writes about everything from coffee machines to VPNs.


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