How to watch the 2024 United States Grand Prix F1 race live stream online for free

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The Formula 1 racing season has once again arrived in Texas. The 2024 United States Grand Prix began this weekend in Austin, starting with practice and qualifying laps ahead of today's 5.513-kilometer race. Here's what you need to know to watch the F1 US Grand Prix online – including how to watch future Formula 1 live streams.

At a glance: This is how you can watch the 2024 US Grand Prix online

Here's how to watch the US Grand Prix live stream online

Whether you're a die-hard F1 fan or new to this fast-growing sport, you can watch all the action on the final day of racing online. Read on for where you can watch the F1 race wherever you are, even if you don't have a cable connection.

Watch the F1 US Grand Prix race for free on DirecTV stream

DirecTV Stream is one of our favorite live TV streaming services for watching sports online, including F1 racing. If you don't have a traditional cable TV package, you can watch ABC and ESPN Deportes with a DirecTV Stream subscription. We like the DirecTV Stream Choice package, which starts at $94.99 per month for the first two months and includes a five-day free trial. You also get access to over 125 channels including ESPN. (Regional restrictions may apply.)

Watch the F1 US Grand Prix on F1 TV Pro

Consider F1 TV as the best streaming option to watch everything Formula 1. The main event of the United States Grand Prix will also be broadcast on F1 TV Pro today. The F1 TV Pro package costs $10.99 per month or $84.99 per year and allows you to watch F1 races and practice sessions, get a glimpse of the onboard cameras and listen to team radios. The F1 TV Pro subscription also includes on-demand streaming to watch race replays.

Stream the F1 US Grand Prix for free on fuboTV

Another way to watch the F1 US Grand Prix for free is fuboTV. The service's Pro plan includes access to ABC and a one-week free trial. After that, the first month of streaming costs $59.99 per month. Remember that if you want to cancel your trial, you will need to drive fast like an F1 driver after the race ends.

Stream the F1 US Grand Prix on Sling TV

Sling TV's Blue package includes access to the ABC stream and is currently $35 per month for the first month – a $10 discount. With your Sling membership you can watch over 46 channels including ABC to broadcast the F1 race live today. After your first month is up, Sling Blue will set you back $45 per month.

Stream the F1 US Grand Prix on Hulu + Live TV and ESPN+

Both ABC and ESPN+ can be streamed with the Hulu + Live TV package, which also includes Disney+. Subscriptions start at $76.99 per month. Best of all, you can try Hulu + Live TV free for three days before paying for the subscription.

If you want ESPN+ alone, you can sign up for the streaming service starting at $10.99 per month.

When does the Formula 1 Grand Prix race take place in the USA? Time, date, schedule

The final day of the 2024 United States Grand Prix takes place today, Sunday, October 20, 2024, live in Austin, Texas. The F1 race began with practice and qualifying sessions on Friday and Saturday. The main race of the US Grand Prix will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN+ and begins at 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT.