Formula 1 is back for another remarkable season with 24 Grand Prix events scheduled from March to December 2025. Fans around the world are gearing up to watch the races, if you’re one of those fans then you’ve come to the right place.
ORF is all set to deliver live coverage of the Formula 1 2025 races across its channels and streaming platform. However, it’s important to note that ORF’s coverage is exclusively available to viewers in Austria. But fear not! To watch Formula 1 live stream on ORF from outside Austria, you can use PureVPN to overcome regional restrictions. Here’s how to get started:
Formula 1 Live on ORF for free
ORF is set to broadcast the Formula 1 races for free, to watch the races from outside Austria you must use a reliable VPN like PureVPN to connect to a server in Austria.
How to Watch Formula 1 Live Stream on ORF
ORF is gearing up to air 12 races from the exciting Formula 1 2024 season. Renowned as a premier streaming channel in Austria, ORF provides a diverse array of content. Within its streaming service, ORF-TVthek, viewers can access four distinct channels for live streaming: ORF 1, ORF 2, ORF3, and ORF Sport.
Moreover, in addition to live coverage, the licensing package of ORF includes detailed highlight summaries, as well as online and mobile streaming rights.
However, ORF streaming service is only accessible in Austria, if you want to watch the F1 Grand Prix events from outside Austria, you must equip yourself with PureVPN and bypass all geographical limitations right away!
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ORF Broadcasting Schedule of Formula 1 2024
| Date | Stop | Grand Prix | Transmission |
| March 7 – March 9, 2024 | 2 | Jeddah/Saudi Arabia | ORF |
| April 5 – April 7, 2024 | 4 | Suzuka/Japan | ORF |
| May 3 – May 5, 2024 | 6 | Miami/USA | ORF |
| May 24 – May 26, 2024 | 8th | Monte Carlo/Monaco | ORF |
| June 21 – June 23, 2024 | 10 | Barcelona/Spain | ORF |
| May 7 – July 7, 2024 | 12 | Silverstone/Great Britain | ORF |
| July 19 – July 21, 2024 | 13 | Budapest/Hungary | ORF |
| August 30 – September 1, 2024 | 16 | Monza/Italy | ORF |
| September 20 – September 22, 2024 | 18 | Singapore/Singapore | ORF |
| October 25 – October 27, 2024 | 20 | Mexico City/Mexico | ORF |
| November 21 – November 23, 2024 | 22 | Las Vegas/USA | ORF |
| December 6 – December 8, 2024 | 24 | Abu Dhabi/UAE | ORF |
2025 Formula 1 – Race Calendar
| Australia | March 14-16 | Belgium* | July 25-27 |
| China* | March 21-23 | Hungary | August 1-3 |
| Japan | April 4-6 | Netherlands | August 29-31 |
| Bahrain | April 11-13 | Italy | September 5-7 |
| Saudi Arabia | April 18-20 | Azerbaijan | September 19-21 |
| Miami* | May 2-4 | Singapore | October 3-5 |
| Emilia Romagna | May 16-18 | USA* | October 17-19 |
| Monaco | May 23-25 | Mexico | October 24-26 |
| Spain | May 30-June 1 | Brazil* | November 7-9 |
| Canada | June 13-15 | Las Vegas | November 20-22 |
| Austria | June 27-29 | Qatar* | November 28-30 |
| United Kingdom | July 4-6 | Abu Dhabi | December 5-7 |
Australian Grand Prix Formula 1 2025 Preview
The 2025 Formula 1 season kicks off with the Australian Grand Prix from March 14-16, bringing major driver changes and intense competition. Lewis Hamilton makes his much-anticipated debut with Ferrari, while 18-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli replaces him at Mercedes.
Max Verstappen is chasing his fifth consecutive drivers’ title, but McLaren’s Lando Norris is a strong contender, with teammate Oscar Piastri aiming for a home victory in Melbourne.
The top four teams—McLaren, Ferrari, Red Bull, and Mercedes—are expected to be highly competitive, though Red Bull faces some challenges with car balance, as indicated in pre-season testing.
Melbourne Circuit Highlights
The Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Australia, is the venue for the 2025 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. Key details about the circuit include:
- Circuit Length: 5.278 kilometers (3.280 miles)
- Race Distance: 58 laps, totaling 306.124 kilometers (190.217 miles)
- Number of Turns: 14
- Circuit Type: Temporary street circuit set around Albert Park Lake
Australian Grand Prix Formula 1 2025 Race Time
| Session | Time (AEDT) |
|---|---|
| Free Practice 1 | 12:30-13:30, Friday, March 14 |
| Free Practice 2 | 16:00-17:00, Friday, March 14 |
| Free Practice 3 | 12:30-13:30, Saturday, March 15 |
| Qualifying | 16:00-17:00, Saturday, March 15 |
| Race | 15:00-17:00 or 58 laps (whichever comes first), Sunday, March 16 |
F1 Australian Grand Prix 2025 Teams & Drivers
A total of 20 drivers from 10 teams will compete in the 2025 season opener. There are no new teams this year, though Cadillac will enter in 2026 under F1’s new technical regulations. Among the grid, three former World Champions hold a combined 13 titles, and five drivers have previously won in Australia.
| Teams | Drivers |
|---|---|
| Red Bull Racing | #1 – Max Verstappen (2023) #30 – Liam Lawson* (11 previous F1 starts) |
| McLaren | #4 – Lando Norris #81 – Oscar Piastri |
| Ferrari | #16 – Charles Leclerc (2022) #44 – Lewis Hamilton (2008, 2015) |
| Mercedes | #12 – Kimi Antonelli* #63 – George Russell |
| Aston Martin | #14 – Fernando Alonso (2006) #18 – Lance Stroll |
| Alpine | #7 – Jack Doohan* (1 previous F1 start) #10 – Pierre Gasly |
| Haas | #31 – Esteban Ocon #87 – Ollie Bearman* (3 previous F1 starts) |
| Racing Bulls (VCARB) | #6 – Isack Hadjar* #22 – Yuki Tsunoda |
| Williams | #23 – Alex Albon #55 – Carlos Sainz (2024) |
| Sauber | #5 – Gabriel Bortoleto* #27 – Nico Hülkenberg |
Frequently Asked Questions
You can stream ORF’s Formula 1 coverage through its website or dedicated app. Simply download the ORF app on your smart TV or mobile device to start streaming.
Viewers outside Austria can use a VPN service like PureVPN to connect to a server in Austria and access ORF’s live stream of Formula 1 races from anywhere in the world.
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