Formula 1: Which channel will broadcast live in 2021? All info

The past Formula 1 season was not only marked by the Corona pandemic, but at the same time also the farewell tour of RTL after several decades. We therefore clarify how you can watch the races live in 2021.

End of an era: without RTL, there will be no more Formula 1 on free TV.

Fewer and fewer sporting events can be seen without payTV. Formula 1 also heralds a new chapter in 2021 - not exactly to the delight of German viewers.

Formula 1: How to watch the 2021 races live

For 2021, the situation looks as follows:

• The live rights for the German market are exclusive to Sky for 2021.
• So a corresponding subscription to the payTV provider is necessary.
• For some viewers, an alternative may come into question. The prerequisite for this is a location where the Austrian channels ORF and / or ServusTV can be received.
• These could namely secure the live rights for Austria. Both channels will divide the races among themselves.

For most German F1 fans, consequently, no way around Sky, if the races are to be seen live on the screen.