How to Watch F1 Emilia-Romagna GP Online for Free
After another strong win for Oscar Piastri, F1 fans are gearing up for the next race. Many are looking for ways to stream the F1 Emilia-Romagna GP online for free. At first, it might seem impossible — but we're here to prove otherwise.
Fans from around the world have discovered that it's actually possible to watch the 2025 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix live on a free channel: SRF. This Swiss TV channel allows you to watch the entire event without registration — if you're in Switzerland. If you're not, keep reading — because there's a solution, and this guide is for you.
Date and Time Sunday, May 18 at 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT / 3:00 PM CET Free channels SRF Zwei (Switzerland), ServusTV (Austria) Use NordVPN to stream the race from anywhere in the world
F1 Emilia-Romagna GP Free Live Stream Guide
SRF is the official broadcaster of all Formula 1 races throughout the year. Similarly, it will broadcast this Grand Prix, including both the qualifying session and the main race. SRF is a free Swiss channel (link to its live stream: https://www.srf.ch/play/tv/live), but it only works within Switzerland.
One drawback is that it doesn't offer English commentary. Some viewers find that annoying, while others don't mind, since their main goal is to watch the F1 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix for free. The silver lining is that it's available in Full HD.
Plus, since it doesn't require an account, you can waltz in, click the event's live stream when it begins, and get on with it. Unfortunately, people abroad will need to pretend they're in Switzerland to access it.
The easiest way, according to many, is to use a VPN.
How to Watch the Race Live from Anywhere?
Formula 1 fans around the globe usually rely on NordVPN to access region-locked races. Even paid channels are geo-restricted, so this popular VPN comes in handy either way. But how does a VPN work and why does it help?
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In short, it alters a user's IP address and makes them appear elsewhere. The trick revolves around connecting to a VPN server in Switzerland, which would assign you a corresponding IP address, unblocking SRF as a result.
This, in turn, allows you to watch the Emilia-Romagna GP on a free channel virtually anywhere. NordVPN isn't a free VPN, but people online have reported that free providers aren't reliable and don't have Swiss servers.
Meanwhile, NordVPN can be free for 30 days. There's a refund policy that encourages a user to get a refund if they're unsatisfied with the service or they need it no more. As a result, watching this race for free is easier than ever.
Another Free Channel to Consider — ServusTV
If you don't want to use SRF, you can check out ServusTV which also broadcasts the Emilia-Romagna F1 Grand Prix for free. This time, it's an Austrian channel, so you'll need an Austrian IP address. Or, if you're there, you won't need a VPN.
Like SRF, ServusTV provides German commentary while broadcasting the main race in Full HD. As you can see, there are two excellent free TV channels broadcasting this race.
Alternatively, you can opt for paid services, as long as you keep in mind that they're not available worldwide. A case in point is F1 TV Pro, which works only in select countries and costs up to $90 for an entire year.
Add the VPN subscription and the cost of the pleasure skyrockets.
Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix 2025 Full Schedule
If you don't want to miss a single beat of the free F1 Emilia-Romagna GP live stream, you'll want to know when to drop on your sofa. Don't leave just yet — here's the full schedule in multiple time zones for full information.
Event Date CET PT ET Main Race 18 May 15:00 06:00 9:00 Qualifying 17 May 16:00-17:00 7:00-8:00 10:00-11:00 Practice 3 17 May 12:30-13:30 3:30-4:30 6:30-7:30 Practice 2 16 May 17:00-18:00 8:00-9:00 11:00-12:00 Practice 1 16 May 13:30-14:30 4:30-5:30 7:30-8:30
The event starts on the 16th of May and ends on Sunday, the 18th of May. With five events in total, there's plenty to watch for even the most passionate fans. The main race, however, is on Sunday, which marks the highlight of the weekend.
Now that you have the knowledge and means to access it, it's good to be prepared. Take note of our extensive guide and let's see if Oscar Piastri can defend his title, or succumb to his rivals' fury.
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