Formula 1 has announced the "Formula 1 Channel", a 24/7, subscription-free streaming channel for fans in the USA to watch F1, F2, F3 and F1 Academy race replays and highlights, full reruns of classic Grands Prix, and popular racing documentaries.

The new channel, which launches in the USA ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, will be operated by partner C15 Studio and distributed for fans to watch via services including Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Freevee, and Pluto TV.

Viewers will be able to tune into pre-scheduled programming of classic Grands Prix and popular documentaries and relive previous race weekends, with replays, detailed highlights, and expert analysis of the current F1, F2, F3 and F1 Academy seasons (available to watch five days after the Grands Prix).

Demand for Formula 1 in the USA is at an all-time high, with, according to F1, a fan-base of over 42m and television audiences at record numbers. Following a recent growth of FAST Channels in the USA, the launch of the Formula 1 Channel reflects the latest television trends amongst fans in the USA.

The Formula 1 Channel becomes the latest addition to F1's portfolio of programming currently available for fans in the USA, supporting the core live offerings from ESPN and F1's own direct to consumer streaming service, F1 TV.

"The Formula 1 Channel is the latest development by F1 designed to further evolve and elevate our content experience for fans," said Ian Holmes, Director of Media Rights and Content Creation at Formula 1. "This service caters to the diverse viewing habits of our USA fan-base and serves as a great entry point for new fans into the sport, through strong curated programming, which aims to showcase the drama of F1.

"Together with C15 Studio, we hope to develop the Formula 1 Channel into an industry leading product, that serves alongside our existing live broadcast offering with ESPN and F1 TV, to give fans a truly comprehensive F1 experience 24 hours a day, seven days a week."

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1. Posted by Kallie61 , 30/04/2024 5:53

"Here we go free for America, but we brits are being ripped off by an American company…..surprise surprise!"

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2. Posted by Team Hack, 26/04/2024 17:52

"'Demand for Formula 1 in the USA is at an all-time high, with, according to F1, a fan-base of over 42m and television audiences at record numbers'.

That all sounds great if it happens.

Now all they need to satiate the appetite for F1 USA style is an all American team, preferably with world class credentials and backed by one of the world's biggest auto manufacturers. That would be a master stroke.

Oh! Wait a minute, they don't want one."

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3. Posted by Chester, 26/04/2024 15:33

"Hmmm. I just paid for F1 TV Pro, not three days ago. Likely still better than this "free" service. "

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4. Posted by BrightonCorgi, 26/04/2024 14:53

"Sounds like they'll just consume Sky's content with a few things of their own."

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5. Posted by Spindoctor, 26/04/2024 12:28

"Sounds good if you're in USA. Let's hope it will work elsewhere (VPN), but I expect some form of residence proof\USA account will be required, so no dice for us mugs doomed to Sky & other hugely expensive options.
1st they came for Formula 1.....then they came for MotoGp."

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6. Posted by MossMan, 26/04/2024 11:18

"Looks like a great new source to look for "in the wrong places on internet"... ;-)"

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7. Posted by Editor, 26/04/2024 8:05

"@ KKK

Unless your name is Andretti"

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8. Posted by Max Noble, 26/04/2024 8:05

"I’m nervous. This actually reads like a really good idea which will give 1,000’s of hours of classic footage back to fans… If it looks too good to be true… ummm…. Let’s see what their execution is like, what the ad-rates are like (as in interruptions per hour), and how much they try to up-sell you into the live streaming services. Any way… right now this looks like a lovely idea… potentially…
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9. Posted by KKK, 26/04/2024 8:00

"Its no longer a "World Championship"...its a "USA Championship""

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