F1 preseason testing live stream 2025: how to watch Bahrain event online, Day 1 schedule, what TV channel is it on?

Watch F1 preseason testing live stream 2025

2025 F1 preseason testing gets underway at the Bahrain International Circuit today, and with Lewis Hamilton set to turn out in a Ferrari for the first time, anticipation is off the charts. Here's our guide to where to watch F1 preseason testing live streams. ESPN Plus (USA), Sky Sports (UK), Kayo Sports (Australia) and F1 TV Pro (RoW) will have extensive coverage of all three days of the event. Full details just below.

F1 preseason testing 2025 preview

The other major point of interest at preseason testing is Aston Martin, who have prised Adrian Newey, the greatest designer in F1 history, from Red Bull. The man behind 12 constructors' championship-winning cars doesn't officially undertake his new role until March, but Lawrence Stroll will demand maximum return on investment by any means necessary, especially after such a barren 2024 campaign.

There's always a temptation to read too deeply into preseason testing – that's where the fun is – but barring major reliability issues, what we see is rarely indicative of the season ahead. That's because every team will be looking to implement further tweaks between now and the opening race of the 2025 F1 season in a fortnight's time, and some will be looking to throw their rivals off the scent by sandbagging – running significantly slower than full capacity.

Other drivers to keep an eye out for include Carlos Sainz, Liam Lawson, Ollie Bearman, Kimi Antonelli, Gabriel Bortoleto and Isack Hadjar. And, after the FIA was roundly booed at last week's F1 75 Live car launch, the drivers – Max Verstappen in particular – should feel emboldened in their ongoing spat with the organisation's head, Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

Read on as we explain how to watch F1 preseason testing online and on TV.

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2. Open the VPN app and choose the location of the service you usually access (e.g. UK, Austria, US, etc).

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How to watch F1 preseason testing in 4K Ultra HD

In the UK, you can watch F1 preseason testing in 4K via Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky Stream puck. You'll need to subscribe to an Ultra HD package and have a 4K TV.

Head over to the Sky Sports F1 Ultra HD channel to tune in in 4K and HDR.

If you want to get the very best picture quality out of the 4K HDR stream, check out our guide to the best TV settings for watching Formula 1.

Sky does not offer Dolby Atmos sound but subscribers can enjoy the action in Dolby 5.1 surround sound.

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If you're in Australia, you can catch the F1 in 4K on Kayo Sports, but you will need the Kayo Basic subscription for AU$35 a month to access high resolution content.

F1 season pass

F1 TV Pro includes live HD coverage of preseason testing, plus every F1 practice, qualifier and race. No ad breaks.

Fans in the US can subscribe to F1 TV Pro for just $10.99 a month or $84.99 per year, while those in the Netherlands can snag it for just €11.90 a month.

In India, F1 TV Pro is just $3.99 a month or $29.99 a year after the 7-day free trial.

The service is available in over 188 countries – but not the UK (you can use the basic 'Access' version for live timings but you can't watch any races live).

F1 TV Pro is available via the F1 TV website, iOS/Android apps, Roku TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Google TV and other mobile devices.

Latest F1 TV Pro prices:

• F1 TV Pro in India – $3.99/month (cheapest)
• F1 TV Pro in South Africa – $4.99/month
• F1 TV Pro in Brazil – $5.99/month
• F1 TV Pro in Netherlands – €11.90/month
• F1 TV Pro in USA – $10.99/month
• F1 TV Pro in Mexico – $129/month

Watch F1 preseason testing live streams in the USA

In the USA, all three days of preseason testing are being ahown on ESPN Plus.

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Watch F1 preseason testing live stream in Australia

Preseason testing, plus every race of the 2025 F1 season will be live streamed on Kayo Sports in 4K via Fox Sports. Kayo offers new customers a FREE 7-day trial to test the waters, after which it starts at AU$25 a month for the base subscription tier, Kayo One. For simultaneous streaming on up to two devices, you'll need the Kayo Basic plan for AU$35 a month.

Subscribers can also stream the action via Foxtel Now by adding the Sports package ($30 a month).

Watch F1 preseason testing live stream in UK

In the UK, you can watch F1 preseason testing on Sky Sports F1 on TV and via Sky Go for on-the-go streaming.

Coverage will start at 6.50am GMT every morning, and each evening they'll sum up the day's action in Testing Wrap (8pm) and Ted's Testing Notebok (8.30pm).

If you don't currently have Sky Sports, packages start at £20/month on top of your regular Sky contract. Don't want to commit? You can also watch Sky Sports via Now, which offers day passes at £14.99 or monthly subscriptions for £34.99.

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Watch F1 preseason testing live in the Netherlands

F1 TV Pro offers live coverage F1 practice, qualifiers and races in 2025.

Watch F1 preseason testing live in Spain

DAZN has the exclusive rights to show Formula 1 in Spain until the end of 2026. The streaming service will show preseason testing, practice, qualifiers and races on its exclusive DAZN F1 channel. If you want a cheap Spanish F1 stream, you know what to do...

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DAZN has the rights to every 2025 F1 race in Spain, as well as a host of other sports including football, UFC and more. And it's only €12.99 a month. No contract, cancel anytime.

Watch F1 preseason testing live stream in France

All live races are available to watch on French broadcaster Canal+ until 2029 – that gets you full, live coverage of the 2025 F1 season, including preseason testing, practice sessions, qualifiers and every Grand Prix.

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