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F1 Academy - Opening RaceAustin
F1 Academy · US streaming guide
How to watch F1 Academy
Where to watch F1 Academy in the United States: TV channels, streaming services, and upcoming session times.
At a glance: Watch F1 Academy in the US on YouTube. Every race streams live and free on the F1 Academy YouTube channel and on F1 TV. New in October 2026: the F1 Channel on MyFree DIRECTV (free, ad-supported, no subscription needed) also carries F1 Academy races live. It does not carry live Formula 1 Grands Prix.
TV rights current as of October 2026.
TV & streaming
United StatesYouTube
Every race streams live and free on the F1 Academy YouTube channel and on F1 TV. New in October 2026: the F1 Channel on MyFree DIRECTV (free, ad-supported, no subscription needed) also carries F1 Academy races live. It does not carry live Formula 1 Grands Prix.
Watch on YouTube ↗TV rights current as of October 2026.
Upcoming F1 Academy sessions
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F1 Academy - Reverse Grid RaceAustin
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Can I watch on my service?
FAQIs there a free way to watch F1 Academy?
Yes. Every race streams live and free on the F1 Academy YouTube channel, and the F1 Channel on MyFree DIRECTV (free, ad-supported, no subscription needed) carries F1 Academy races live.
Does the MyFree DIRECTV F1 Channel show live Formula 1 races?
No. The F1 Channel carries F1 Academy races live, plus Formula 1 replays, weekend shows and documentaries. Live Formula 1 Grands Prix are exclusive to Apple TV in the US.
Sources: official series calendars and US broadcaster listings. Schedule data last verified Oct 23, 2026.