What is F1 TV, and how can I watch it?

F1 TV is a live streaming service dedicated to Formula 1 - Their subscription packages are split into two - F1 TV Pro and F1 TV access (on demand content only). F1 TV Pro is the ultimate package and isn’t available to viewers everywhere as it conflicts with local rights holders of the F1 in each country.

The Pro package gives viewers access to every live track session for all GPs in the calendar season of the F1, F2, F3 and Porsche Supercup.

In the US there are no restrictions in place and viewers can pay $9.99 USD (£7.50) a month or $79.99 USD (£60) a year for the pro package. The Pro package not only includes access to every live track session in the season but also includes access to driver onboard cameras and team radios. F1 TV pro also includes full race replays, on demand access to all f1 onboard camera’s, the ability to watch all F1, F2, F3 and Porsche Supercup replays and F1’s historic race archive.

How can I watch F1 TV with StreamLocator?

To watch F1 TV, their servers check to see if you’re in the US before allowing access to their live streams. If you’re outside the US, StreamLocator provides you with a virtual location in the US to give the F1 TV’s servers just what they need.

No complicated settings or software installation required

VPN and Smart DNS services require you to install software or apps on all of the devices you’re going to watch blocked channels. Each time you want to connect, you have to make sure the software is turned on and set to the correct location.

StreamLocator is a step ahead. Our smart hub works with your WiFi router so it’s always on and you don’t have to add anything to your phone, tablet, Mac or PC—or any of the devices you plan to watch the streams on.

Our router-based solution means it works seamlessly with any Internet-enabled device. That’s your Smart TVs, Chromecast, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV sticks, sets, boxes and even gaming consoles.

It doesn’t affect any of your usual online activity, and your network speeds are completely unaffected. And if you need to connect to more than one service? No problem. Connect to as many as you like, in as many countries as needed; StreamLocator takes care of them all, without you even knowing it’s doing it.

How to watch F1 TV from outside the US

To see if you’re in the US or not, F1 TV uses geolocation technology to pinpoint where you are. If you’re going to provide their servers with a virtual US location, you’ll need something like a VPN or Smart DNS to get around their blocks.

How to register for F1 TV from outside the US

F1 TV is easy to sign up to through your Android or IOS device. Just download the F1 TV app from the app store and register with your details. The app will then allow you to purchase the package using Google Pay or Apple Pay in your local currency. Once your package is set up you can then sign into any devices you have to watch the service.

Do you need a VPN or DNS to watch F1 TV from outside the US?

For quite some time now, VPN and Smart DNS services have been the only successful ways to get around geo-blocks, put in place by streaming-service servers. However, as the TV channels become more proactive in detecting and rejecting VPNs and Smart DNS, they’re becoming less effective, and access is no longer guaranteed.

The beauty of StreamLocator is that it doesn’t just use one type of technology to get around the location blockades. Our smart-hub communicates with the streaming servers to find out the best way to gain access. With that taken care of, the information is provided, and access appears seamless.

How to unblock F1 TV

Once you’ve set up your StreamLocator hub, you don’t really have to worry about it again. It’s a simple plug-and-play system that requires only a few easy-to-follow steps to activate your account.

1. Plug our hub into any open port of your WiFi router.
2. Follow the simple account activation instructions.
3. Choose the new STREAMLOCATOR network from your WiFi options on any streaming device.
4. Select "US" for F1 relocation on my.streamlocator.com
5. Enjoy all the newly available content.

Does StreamLocator allow me to watch F1 TV for free?

We’re afraid not. However you connect to a paid-subscription service, you still have to pay their subscription fees to access their content.