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How to watch F1 in Australia for free: On-demand live stream, channel, start time for 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Cate Schiller

How to watch F1 in Australia for free: On-demand live stream, channel, start time for 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix image

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The 2025 Formula 1 season will come to an end this weekend in what is sure to be an intense race — the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Usually by this point in the year, a F1 Drivers' Champion is already determined by a major point margin, but that's not the case. McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are still in contention for a title, along with Red Bull's Max Verstappen. 

After jumping into second position in Qatar, Verstappen only trails 12 points behind Norris, who is seeking his first ever title. Should Norris finish in third place or higher, he will complete that feat, but if not, then all bets are off.

Here's how to watch the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Australia, including TV channel and streaming options for the Formula 1 race.

Where to watch F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for free

TV channelStreaming
Fox Sports (506)Kayo, Foxtel, F1 TV

All the F1 action from the Yas Marina Circuit will be available to watch live on Fox Sports and via streaming service Kayo Sports, which is offering a FREE trial for new subscribers.

Fans can also follow the race through the official F1 TV streaming service, which provides live timing insights and a vast library of on-demand content. Accessible via the web and app stores, F1 TV offers both Pro and Premium subscription plans, with new users eligible for a seven-day trial.

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix start time

The 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will take place at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, UAE on Sunday, December 7  and will begin at 5:00 p.m. Local time.

Here's how that start time translates across Australia:

Time ZoneDateKickoff time
Australian Eastern Daylight TimeMonday, Dec. 812 a.m.
Australian Central Daylight TimeSunday, Dec. 711:30 p.m.
Australian Western Standard TimeSunday, Dec. 79 p.m.

F1 race schedule 2025

DateGrand PrixTrack
Mar. 14-16AustraliaMelbourne Grand Prix Circuit
Mar. 21-23China*Shanghai International Circuit
Apr. 4-6JapanSuzuka International Racing Course
Apr. 11-13BahrainBahrain International Circuit
Apr. 18-20Saudi ArabiaJeddah Corniche Circuit
May 2-4Miami*Miami International Autodrome
May 16-18Emilia RomagnaEnzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack
May 23-25MonacoCircuit de Monaco
May 30-Jun.1SpainCircuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
Jun. 13-15CanadaGilles-Villeneuve Circuit
Jun. 27-29AustriaRed Bull Ring
Jul. 4-6United KingdomSilverstone Circuit
Jul. 25-27Belgium*Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
Aug. 1-3HungaryHungarian Ring
Aug. 29-31NetherlandsCircuit Zandvoort
Sep. 5-7ItalyNational Monza Racetrack
Sep. 19-21AzerbaijanBaku City Circuit
Oct. 3-5SingaporeMarina Bay Street Circuit
Oct. 17-19USA*Circuit of the Americas
Oct. 24-26MexicoRodriguez Brothers Racetrack
Nov. 7-9Brazil*Jose Carlos Pace Racetrack
Nov. 20-22Las VegasLas Vegas Strip Circuit
Nov. 28-30Qatar*Lusail International Circuit
Dec. 5-7Abu DhabiYas Marina Circuit

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