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After a restful offseason, Formula 1 racing is back and better than ever. Even if fans don't have cable, there's plenty of ways to watch this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix for free.
After wrapping up the season opener in Melbourne last week, drivers are quickly turning their sights to China. A slew of new driving and car regulations make this year's campaign different than ever before, and that means the leaderboard has been flipped on its head.
Mercedes topped the Australian Grand Prix, recording a one-two finish with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. Ferrari followed up in third and fourth place, but usual powerhouses fell short, like defending champion Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri.
You won't want to miss this highly-anticipated race.
Here's how to watch the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix for free, including TV channel and streaming options for the Formula 1 race in Shanghai.
How to watch Chinese Grand Prix 2026 without cable
In the United States, Apple has the exclusive rights to F1 for the 2026 season.
New subscribers to Apple TV can sign up for a 7-day FREE trial. If you've bought an eligible Apple device recently, you can also get up to three months of the streaming service totally free. After that, the subscription will cost $12.99/month.
For the 2026 season, Apple TV will host all Free Practice, Qualifying, Sprint sessions, and Grands Prix with select races and all Free Practice sessions throughout the season available to watch for free in the Apple TV app.
F1 TV Premium, F1’s own premier content offering, will continue to be available in the US via an Apple TV subscription only and will be free for those who subscribe.
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