How to watch Belgian Grand Prix 2025 F1 on RTBF — it's *FREE*
The Belgian platform will show every overtake and pit stop as McLaren duo Lando Norris and Drivers' Championship leader Oscar Piastri renew their rivalry after successive one-two finishes and a mini-spat at Silverstone after the Australian picked up a harsh penalty and had to be demoted for his team-mate. Just eight points separate the top two.Elsewhere in the paddock, all eyes will be on defending world champion Max Verstappen after his Red Bull team principal Christian Horner's recent sacking. Will the Dutchman be persuaded to stay as a result?
Can you access RTBF in the U.S., U.K. and Canada? Read on and we'll show you how to watch 2025 Belgian Grand Prix live streams from anywhere with a VPN for FREE.
Formula 1 fans in Belgium can watch the 2025 Belgian GP live for FREE on RTBF.
Not got RTBF yet? No worries, all you need to do is access their website, sign up with an account or download the app (iOS / Android). Then you'll be good to go!
What happens if you're outside Belgium right now? Use NordVPN or another VPN service to trick your device into thinking you're still in country for the GP.
Although RTBF is only available to Belgian residents, those who are from the country but visiting the likes of Australia, the U.S. and the U.K. can stream it through the use of VPN (Virtual Private Network).
The software sets your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So, it's ideal for sports fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
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It is really easy to watch, here's how.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you're in the U.S. and want to view an RTBF, you'd select Belgium from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to RTBF or another streaming service and watch the action.
RTBF is the home of F1 for Belgian residents and they will have full French-language coverage of the action, including all the practice sessions, qualifying, Sprint race and the all-important Grand Prix.
Remember. Use NordVPN if you're outside Belgium on vacation.
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Saturday, July 26Sprint race – 11am BST / 6am ETQualifying – 3pm BST / 10am ET
Sunday, July 27Belgian Grand Prix – 2pm BST / 9am ET
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