Ivan Larsen 
Formula 1 is an exhilarating, high-stakes sport that’s exciting to watch from home or in the flesh. This year in particular, the stakes are high with Max Verstappen coming off a three-year winning streak as champion. The start of the 2024 season initially looked like a Verstappen clean sweep all over again, but it wasn’t long before things changed.
Before we’d even hit the middle of the season, more drivers had already won races than the 2023 season. Impressively, Verstappen and Red Bull were starting to lose their chokehold on the competition, with Norris, Piastri and McLaren starting to surge to the front. In fact, this season has seen an impressive five drivers each claim two or more wins this year, making this season one to watch.
Anything goes at this point, as we make our way into the final stretch of races. With nothing clear-cut, and no outright leader (especially given the Red Bull performance in recent races), this is the season you don’t want to miss. So, how can you get in on all the action, watching each race live?
Live And At Home
Depending on where you are in the world, you will have to pay attention to all the details regarding the timings of upcoming races and qualifiers. Luckily, if you go to the official F1 website (or use the app), you will find all the races listed in your specific time zone. In this way, you won’t have to worry about missing out on any of the events.
The F1 website is the best place to go if you want to make sure you’ve not missed a race. All the details are clearly listed here so that you can easily stay updated.
Depending on your country, you will also be able to watch each race on a specific channel. Countries all pay for the rights to show the events, though this is typically Sky Sports for those in the UK. For others around the world ESPN shows the events for US viewers and Kayo Sports for Australia. Not all countries have to pay to watch F1 either. Some countries like Austria, Belgium and Luxembourg show F1 on regular TV, allowing you to watch and stream live F1 events completely for free. Even the UK has some free options with Channel 4 always showing highlights, but the British Grand Prix is always streamed free, live and in full.
Whichever provider you have, you will find that it shows all the events including qualifiers, sprints and interviews giving you full, live coverage of all the happenings on the track. Therefore, if you’re planning to watch at home, just make sure you’ve got the right time, a good internet connection and a comfortable seat to settle in and watch the event.
Going To An Event
Of course, if you’re a massive fan of Formula 1, then one of the best things you can do is go to an event and watch it live and in person. Depending on which race is coming up, where you are in the world, and how much holiday (and funds) you’ve got, there are many options to go to one of the tracks.
If you do decide to watch F1 in person, then there are many things you should consider. First, you will need to buy a ticket from the event which you can do via Go Sport Travel. Following on from this, you will need to check out where is the best spot to sit on the track you have selected. As each is different, the turns, straights and pit lane locations differ. To get in on the best action, you can check on our site to find the prime spots when you grab your tickets.
You will also need to carefully prepare your travel including accommodation and transport to the event. Make sure you have all the travel essentials if you’re going to a different country so that you can enjoy yourself to the full when it comes to watching Formula 1.
Don’t forget that this is an outdoor sport with many venues not offering any cover. As such, it can be boiling hot with blazing sun, or cold and wet. Make sure you check all forecasts prior to attending the race so that you’re well-prepared. Remember, F1 continues no matter the weather.
Final Options To Watch Live
If you’re unable to afford access to a live stream or are not in an area to get one for free, then there is the option of using a VPN. You can use a VPN to bypass geolocation issues, enabling you to access some of the free streaming options available in other countries. This way you too can enjoy the fun of F1 without having to spend too much going in person or paying for a subscription.
