TL;DR: Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Apple TV+ through Prime Video Channels to watch select F1 races for free. Watch the Azerbaijan GP for free with the Prime Video app.
Kimi Antonelli tops the F1 standings coming into an electric weekend of action in Azerbaijan. The talented Italian secured a dramatic victory in the Spanish GP, extending his lead over teammate George Russell.
McLaren continues to show pace after the last round of updates, but Norris now has a mountain to climb. The defending champion is over 100 points behind Antonelli, a margin that’s probably too great. Still, Norris will be aiming to cut the deficit at the Baku City Circuit.
If you want to watch F1 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we’ve got all the information you need.
When is the Azerbaijan GP?
The Azerbaijan GP is the 15th race of the 2026 F1 season. Here’s the full schedule from the Baku City Circuit:
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Practice 1 — 4:30-5:30 a.m. ET on Sept. 24
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Practice 2 — 8-9 a.m. ET on Sept. 24
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Practice 3 — 4:30-5:30 a.m. ET on Sept. 25
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Qualifying — 8-9 a.m. ET on Sept. 25
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Race — 7 a.m. ET on Sept. 26
Fans can follow all the action from this race weekend without spending anything.
How to watch the Azerbaijan GP for free
Amazon Prime delivers fast shipping, Prime Day discounts, and access to the Prime Video library.
For F1 fans in the U.S., Prime Video is absolutely key this season. Apple TV holds exclusive U.S. broadcasting rights for F1, and you can sign up for a seven-day free trial of Apple TV directly through Prime Video Channels.
That trial gives you access to select races for free, including this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The subscription rolls over to $12.99 per month after the seven-day trial, but you can disable the automatic renewal and still stream the entire race weekend for free.
Of course, if you’re already paying for Amazon Prime, calling it “completely free” is questionable. But if you don’t have an active membership, Amazon offers a 30-day free trial for new users. Stacking that Prime trial with the seven-day Apple TV channel trial means you’re truly spending nothing to stream this weekend’s race.
If you’ve already made use of this method, you still have a few workarounds:
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Apple TV: New standalone subscribers qualify for a direct seven-day free trial through Apple’s app.
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Apple One: If you want more than just streaming, the Apple One tier packages Apple TV alongside Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, Apple News+, and 50GB of iCloud storage — and it comes with a full one-month free trial ($19.95 per month after the promotional period).
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Apple: The most generous Apple TV offer is tied to new hardware purchases. Buying an eligible iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV grants new subscribers three months of free service. You obviously have to spend money on hardware, but if you were already planning an upgrade, it effectively unlocks a massive chunk of the F1 season for free.