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Formula 1 fandom has reached a fever pitch over the past few years, thanks to Netflix’s docuseries “Drive to Survive” and the summer blockbuster “F1: The Movie.” The prestige series and auto-race film has created a whole new flock of F1 fans.
Whether you’re new to the motorsport, or you are a long-time fan, you’d want a speedy way to livestream races online. Enter ESPN Unlimited, the home of F1 in the United States.
Starting on Friday, Sept. 5 at 7:30 a.m. ET/4:30 a.m. PT, the F1 Italian Grand Prix takes place at Autodromo Nazionale Monza in Monza, Monza and broadcasts live on ESPN2. The main race takes place on Sunday, Aug. 31 at 9 a.m. ET/6 a.m. PT. Check out a complete schedule of the F1 event here.
Those without cable can livestream the entire event online with a subscription to ESPN Unlimited, with plans starting at $29.99/month. ESPN Unlimited is the home for everything ESPN, including all of its networks and streaming services. It’s the best streamer for sports fans.
Right now, you can get ESPN Unlimited bundled with Disney+ and Hulu for $29.99/month for 12 months of use. You’re essentially getting Disney+ and Hulu for free for an entire year with this limited-time deal. Learn more about ESPN Unlimited here.
ESPN is also available on a variety of other live TV streamers such as DirecTV, Sling TV, Fubo TV and Hulu + Live TV. You can watch F1 Italy online with DirecTV, which offers a 5-day free trial, which includes a live feed of ESPN2. You can use it to livestream F1 Italy online without cable for free.
The 2025 season continues this weekend in the Italy, marking the 15th race of the F1 calendar. All eyes are on McLaren’s Oscar Piastri who is leading with 309 points and 7 wins on the season after winning Dutch GP. Meanwhile, Lando Norris recently won the Hungarian Grand Prix and is gaining on Piastri in the standings. And rounding out the top 3 is Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who is looking for victory.
The F1 Pirelli Italian Grand Prix 2025 airs free practice, qualifying and main race on ESPN2 and ESPN Unlimited.
