How to Watch Motorsport Live: F1, NASCAR, Le Mans & Every Major Series in 2026

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From Formula 1's thrilling new season to the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans, endurance racing and NASCAR — 2026 is a massive year for motorsport fans worldwide. Here's how to catch every race, wherever you are.

🏎️ Major Motorsport Events — Rest of 2026

Formula 1 Season
Worldwide | March – December 6, 2026
22 races across 5 continents, culminating with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 6.
formula1.com

NASCAR Cup Series
USA | February – November 2026
America's biggest motorsport series, with the Playoffs running through the fall.
nascar.com

MotoGP Season
Worldwide | March – November 2026
Motorcycle racing's premier world championship, with rounds across Europe, Asia and the Americas.
motogp.com

IndyCar Series
USA/International | April – September 2026
America's open-wheel championship, headlined by the legendary Indianapolis 500.
indycar.com

FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC)
Global | March – November 2026
The home of endurance racing, including the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans (held in June).
fiawec.com

Formula E Season
Global | January – July 2026
All-electric single-seater racing across city circuits worldwide.
fiaformulae.com

📺 Where to Watch — By Region

🇺🇸 United States

1. Apple TV+ (F1 — Exclusive)
Apple TV+ holds exclusive rights to Formula 1 in the United States for 2026. Select races and all Free Practice sessions are available free in the Apple TV app. New subscribers get a 7-day free trial.
tv.apple.com

2. F1 TV Pro (via Apple TV)
F1's own premium streaming service is available in the US exclusively through Apple TV+. Includes every session — practice, qualifying, sprint and race — plus multi-cam views and onboard cameras.
f1.com/en/subscribe-to-f1-tv

3. ESPN/ABC (NASCAR, IndyCar, MotoGP)
ESPN and ABC are the primary home of NASCAR, IndyCar and MotoGP in the US. Select NASCAR races air free on ABC with an antenna.
plus.espn.com

4. Peacock (IndyCar, NASCAR, WEC)
Streams select IndyCar, NASCAR and WEC events live, including the Indianapolis 500. Free trial available for new users.
peacocktv.com

5. FOX One / FS1 (NASCAR)
FOX One and FS1 carry a significant chunk of the NASCAR Cup Series schedule, including major races. FOX One offers a 3-day free trial.
fox.com

6. YouTube TV (Free Trial)
Bundles ESPN, ABC, NBC, FOX and FS1 in one subscription — covering NASCAR, IndyCar and MotoGP all in one place. 5-day free trial for new users.
tv.youtube.com

🇬🇧 United Kingdom & Ireland

7. Sky Sports F1
Sky Sports holds exclusive live rights to every F1 session in the UK — practice, qualifying and race. The most comprehensive F1 coverage available anywhere, with up to 4K quality.
skysports.com/f1

8. Channel 4 (F1 Highlights — Free)
Channel 4 airs free extended highlights of every F1 race — typically a 2.5-hour show available on-demand after each Grand Prix. Also streams the British GP live for free.
channel4.com

🇦🇺 Australia

9. Kayo Sports (F1, MotoGP, NASCAR)
The best all-in-one motorsport streaming platform in Australia. Covers F1, MotoGP, NASCAR, IndyCar and WEC. 7-day free trial available.
kayosports.com.au

10. 10Play (F1 Highlights — Free)
Australia's Channel 10 provides free highlights of every F1 race, plus a free live stream of the Australian Grand Prix.
10play.com.au

🌍 Global

11. F1 TV Pro (Global)
Available in most countries outside the US and UK directly through F1's own platform. Full coverage of every session with multi-camera feeds, team radio and data graphics.
f1.com/en/subscribe-to-f1-tv

12. RTBF Auvio (Belgium — Free)
Belgium's public broadcaster streams every F1 race live and free via RTBF Auvio. No subscription needed.
rtbf.be/auvio

13. DAZN (F1 — Spain, Germany & More)
DAZN holds F1 rights in several European markets including Spain and Germany. Also covers MotoGP and WEC in select regions.
dazn.com

14. Motorsport.tv (Global — Free Highlights)
A global motorsport streaming platform with free highlights, race replays and live coverage of select series including Formula E and WEC.
motorsport.tv

💡 Pro Tips

F1 in the US: Apple TV+ is the only place to watch F1 live in 2026. The 7-day free trial covers at least one full race weekend at no cost.
Free F1 globally: Belgium's RTBF Auvio streams every race free. With a VPN set to Belgium, fans anywhere can access it.
Channel 4 (UK): Free extended highlights of every F1 race, plus the British GP live — ideal if you don't want to pay for Sky Sports.
NASCAR on ABC: Select Cup Series races air free on ABC over-the-air with a digital antenna in the US.
VPN trick: A VPN like NordVPN lets you access your usual stream from anywhere in the world.

Written by Daniel

Updated on June 24, 2026