F1TV France: what you can really get (Access, F1TV Premium) and how to watch F1 legally

When you search for "F1TV France" or "F1TV Premium," do you find conflicting information? That's normal: depending on the country, F1 TV does not offer the same subscription levels, and France is one of the markets where live coverage is severely limited.

This guide clarifies:

• What F1 TV offers in France today (and what it doesn't offer),
• the price of the offer available in France,
• What is F1TV Premium (and why you may not be able to watch it in France)?
• which devices to watch on,
• and legal solutions for watching F1 live.

1) F1TV in France: the offer displayed is "F1 TV Access" (no live streaming).

On the official F1 TV page in French, the offer promoted in France is F1 TV Access with a clear statement: "No live races."

F1TV France Award (Access)

• $2.99/month
• €26.99/year

What you get with F1 TV Access

According to the official website:

• data / chrono / telemetry
• driver cards, team radio, tire history
• editorial content + archives (depending on the page)

👉 In summary: F1TV France = Access, especially useful for live timing, telemetry, and pit wall content, but not for watching the Grand Prix live via F1TV.

2) Why does F1TV not (or no longer) broadcast live F1 racing in France?

The main reason is related to local broadcasting rights: in France, the traditional broadcaster is Canal+, and several sources report that F1 TV Pro is no longer available to new subscribers in France (or has been severely restricted), which explains why the site promotes Access.

Furthermore, the official F1 TV support explicitly mentions a partnership with Canal+ (France) in its help pages "Subscribe via a TV or Mobile Partner."

3) F1TV Premium: what exactly is it?

F1TV Premium is a new level announced by Formula 1, promising the "ultimate experience":

• 4K Ultra HD/HDR
• Multiview (multi-stream: main feed, onboard, live timing, etc.)
• up to 6 devices simultaneously
• Initial availability on Chrome, iOS, Apple TV, and Roku (at launch)

⚠️ Important: F1 TV Premium (like Pro) is "available in selected locations only." In other words, depending on the country (including France), you may not necessarily see it as a subscription option.

F1TV Premium: device limitations to be aware of

Formula1 also specifies compatibility limits:

• Multiview: iOS / tvOS + Chrome (and certain browsers)
• Some Premium features are not available everywhere (e.g., Android TV/browsers).

4) On which devices can I watch F1TV (France)?

On the F1 TV page, F1 states that you can watch on:

• Web
• iOS / Android
• Amazon Fire
• Roku
• Chromecast

And the "Supported devices" help center confirms that F1 TV works on web, mobile, tablet, TV/set-top boxes, and casting devices (exact availability depends on the device and features).

5) How to watch F1 live from France (legal options)

As F1TV France displays "no live races," the simplest solution for live coverage is to go through the broadcaster that holds the rights (often Canal+ depending on the season and contracts). F1 TV cites Canal+ as its partner in France.

⚠️ You will see "VPN tricks" on the web. We do not recommend them: they may violate the Terms of Service, and in France there have been court rulings related to blocking access to illegal sites via certain VPNs (anti-piracy context).
The safest option is to stick with the official options.

6) F1TV France: who benefits from it, even without live coverage?

Yes, if you like:

• analyze the race with telemetry and live timing
• monitor radios, data, pilot charts
• view additional content (subject to availability)

No, if your sole objective is:

• “Watch the GP live on F1TV” → In France, Access does not allow this.

Spliiit goal bonus: optimize your sports/streaming budget

The reality is that F1 is often added to Netflix/Disney+/Spotify/Prime, etc. The best long-term lever is not to "chase hacks," but rather to:

• choose the right plans,
• avoid duplicates,
• and distribute the cost of multi-user subscriptions when provided for in the offer.

FAQ — F1TV USA / F1TV Premium

Is F1TV available in France?

Yes, but the offer displayed is F1 TV Access, with the note "no live races."

How much does F1TV cost in France?

F1 TV Access is priced at €2.99/month or €26.99/year.

Does F1TV Premium exist?

Yes, F1 has launched F1TV Premium (4K HDR, Multiview, up to 6 devices), but it is only available in certain countries.

Why can't I see F1TV Pro/Premium in France?

Because Pro/Premium are subject to local availability and media rights. Sources indicate that F1 TV Pro is no longer available to new subscribers in France.

Key points to remember

• F1TV France highlights F1 TV Access: data + replays/archives, no live GP coverage.
• F1TV Premium = 4K HDR + Multiview + 6 devices, but only in certain countries and with device limits.
• For live F1 coverage from France, choose broadcasters that hold the rights (partner in France mentioned: Canal+).