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F1 Austrian GP Free Streaming (VPN Required) @ SRF (Switzerland)

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The Austrian F1 race is about to start, and if you don't have Kayo, this will allow you to watch for free via a VPN.
No account is required to use the website stream!

URL: https://www.srf.ch/play/tv/-/video/formel-1-gp-oesterreich?u…
Location: Switzerland


Credit to Gizmodo article According to them:

  • An ideal place to catch up on all Formula One races for free is SRF.

  • SRF is a Swiss-based TV channel with an on-demand service titled SRF Play. SRF Play’s website allows you to enjoy this company’s channels, and SRF Zwei broadcasts the 2025 Austria GP online for free.

  • The great thing about SRF Play is that it’s 100% free and doesn’t require an account. This means you can waltz in on the race day, click the live-stream, and enjoy. Moreover, it’ll be broadcast in Full HD.


I successfully have the stream waiting now (10:20pm stream, for 11pm race start) - Screenshot of stream working here

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Comments

  • The other Swiss broadcasters (RSI in Italian, RTS in French) also have free broadcasting via VPN. There is also Servus TV for Austria and RTL for Luxembourg.

    • Thanks - i'm new to using VPNs / F1 - Do those sites work for every race, or just the Austrian F1?

      Gizmodo recomended SRF, since theres no need to make an account I guess…

      • +1

        Been using Servus TV. I believe they broadcast all the races

        • +2

          ORF 50%, ServusTV 50%. 12 races each.

  • Link doesn’t work

    • +1

      It does for me,
      I've got Pure VPN on, set to Switzerland, before clicking.

    • Works for me using the free urban vpn

  • Will it be in English?

    • +1

      Nope, time to learn a whole new language in 6 minutes?

      The problem, however, is that SRF’s content is region-locked chiefly to Switzerland. Furthermore, as a Swiss TV channel, it’s not in English, and the German-language commentary might break the immersion.

  • Pretty sure you got the time wrong. Starts 11pm

    • Yeah, I think the stream begins at 10:20, but race is 11.
      I'll edit it, cheers

  • Tor browser work?

  • +3

    Why not just use the usual suspects with AdBlocker for the initial pop up?
    Google F1 Streams cc

    The quality is pretty solid and the drop outs are generally pretty rare. I used to pay F1TV but they blocked VPN in the country I was paying it in. F U then F1, I was willing to pay.

    • +3

      I was willing to pay.

      Literally! I was totally willing to pay so that I didn't have to hear that awful British bias anymore from the Sky team but they have the bright idea to block it behind a Foxtel sports package subscription… OK, I'll pirate it then and buy myself something nice instead. Such a brain dead corporate move

  • Is this with sky sports commentators?

    • +1

      google reddit stream for all sport events. If you feel bad being pirate buy official merch.

    • +1

      hopefully not considering the official stream (on kayo at least) is broken atm

  • +4

    we are checking dot online

    • Currently using this to tune in to the race right now. Make sure you have an adblocker!

  • +3

    Also this still available! https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/805452

    Yes, the deal from the OzBargain post you referenced—free live streaming of Formula 1 races, qualifying, and free practices via RTL Play Luxembourg (with a VPN)—is still available in 2025, but there are some important updates you should know:

    Free Streaming Continues: RTL Zwee and RTL Play Luxembourg continue to broadcast all Formula 1 sessions (races, qualifying, sprints, and practices) live and for free, with commentary in Luxembourgish.

    VPN Still Required: If you are outside Luxembourg, you will still need to use a VPN that connects to a Luxembourg server to access the streams due to regional restrictions.

    Mandatory Login: Starting from the 2024 season, RTL Play requires all users to log in to access Formula 1 live streams and replays. You can create a free RTL account or use alternative logins like LuxID, Facebook, Google, or Apple. This login is only required for F1 content; other RTL Play videos remain freely accessible.

    Replay Availability: All F1 events are available for replay on RTL Play for 7 days after their original broadcast.

    Platform Limitations: F1 streams via RTL Play are not supported on Smart TV apps due to security restrictions, but you can watch on web browsers or mobile devices.

    How to Access the Deal in 2025:

    Use a VPN to connect to a Luxembourg server.

    Go to RTL Play Luxembourg (play.rtl.lu) and log in or create a free account.

    Access the live streams for races, qualifying, and practices as listed in the original OzBargain post or directly on RTL Play.

    Summary Table:

    Requirement Status in 2025
    Free F1 streaming Yes, on RTL Zwee/RTL Play
    VPN needed outside LU Yes
    Login required Yes, free account needed
    Replay availability 7 days after broadcast
    English commentary No (Luxembourgish only)
    Note: Commentary is not in English, so you may want to mute the stream and use an F1 watchalong podcast or similar for English commentary.

    In short, the deal is still active, but you must now log in to RTL Play to access the free streams

  • +11
    • What is this witchcraft?? 🤯

  • +1

    Deal expired. Race over. Good shout out though.

  • Mind blown in this thread… Kudos all round!

  • +2

    F1TV works via VPN btw

    • +1

      Can you please share how to get it working?

      • Nordvpn -> NZ -> Profit.

  • Posts like this make me so happy to sail.

    4k, English, no messing around with VPNs

    • To where are these fine ports of which you speak?

  • +2

    IPTV…

  • Fox Sports 506 via daddy has it in English.

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