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How to watch F1 in Australia for free? On-demand live stream, channel, start time for 2025 Canadian Grand Prix

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Neeraj Sharma
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Formula 1 heads to Montreal this weekend as the Canadian Grand Prix returns to the iconic Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, with McLaren's dynamic duo, Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, looking to keep their stranglehold on the 2025 season.

McLaren have stamped their authority across the grid, winning seven of the first nine races and racking up an imposing 362 points, more than double that of their closest rivals, Ferrari, who sit on 165.

At the heart of the intra-team rivalry is a thrilling battle for supremacy: Piastri currently holds a slender 10-point edge over Norris in the drivers' standings, setting the stage for a potentially tense showdown between teammates.

All eyes, however, will also be on Red Bull's Max Verstappen. The Dutchman arrives in Canada chasing a historic fourth straight win at this circuit but is under mounting pressure, not only to claw his way back into championship contention but also to avoid triggering a race ban, as he teeters on the brink with penalty points on his license.

The 2025 Canadian Grand Prix is finally here and for all your time, TV and streaming details, look no further than The Sporting News for a full guide.

Where to watch Canadian Grand Prix for free

All the F1 action from Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada, will be available to watch live on Fox Sports and via streaming service Kayo Sports, which is offering a free trial for new subscribers.

Fans can also follow the race through the official F1 TV streaming service, which provides live timing insights and a vast library of on-demand content. Accessible via the web and app stores, F1 TV offers both Pro and Premium subscription plans, with new users eligible for a seven-day trial.

TV channel

Fox Sports (506)

 

Live stream

Kayo Sports

Foxtel

F1 TV

Canadian Grand Prix start time

The 2025 Canadian Grand Prix will take place at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada, on Monday, June 16, and will begin at 2:00 p.m. local time (ET).

Here's how that start time translates across Australia:

 DateStart time
Australian Eastern Standard TimeMonday, June 164:00 a.m.
Australian Central Standard TimeMonday, June 163:30 a.m.
Australian Western Standard TimeMonday, June 162:00 a.m.

Canadian Grand Prix starting grid

PositionDriverTeam
1George RussellMercedes
2Max VerstappenRed Bull
3Oscar PiastriMcLaren
4Kimi AntonelliMercedes
5Lewis HamiltonFerrari
6Fernando AlonsoAston Martin
7Lando NorrisMcLaren
8Charles LeclercFerrari
9Alex AlbonWilliams
10Franco ColapintoAlpine
11Nico HulkenbergSauber
12Isack HadjarRacing Bulls
13Oliver BearmanHaas
14Esteban OconHaas
15Gabriel BortoletoSauber
16Carlos SainzWilliams
17Lance StrollAston Martin
18Liam LawsonRacing Bulls
19Pierre GaslyAlpine
20Yuki TsunodaRed Bull

F1 race schedule 2025

DateGrand PrixTrack
Mar. 14-16AustraliaMelbourne Grand Prix Circuit
Mar. 21-23China*Shanghai International Circuit
Apr. 4-6JapanSuzuka International Racing Course
Apr. 11-13BahrainBahrain International Circuit
Apr. 18-20Saudi ArabiaJeddah Corniche Circuit
May 2-4Miami*Miami International Autodrome
May 16-18Emilia RomagnaEnzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack
May 23-25MonacoCircuit de Monaco
May 30-Jun.1SpainCircuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
Jun. 13-15CanadaGilles-Villeneuve Circuit
Jun. 27-29AustriaRed Bull Ring
Jul. 4-6United KingdomSilverstone Circuit
Jul. 25-27Belgium*Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
Aug. 1-3HungaryHungarian Ring
Aug. 29-31NetherlandsCircuit Zandvoort
Sep. 5-7ItalyNational Monza Racetrack
Sep. 19-21AzerbaijanBaku City Circuit
Oct. 3-5SingaporeMarina Bay Street Circuit
Oct. 17-19USA*Circuit of the Americas
Oct. 24-26MexicoRodriguez Brothers Racetrack
Nov. 7-9Brazil*Jose Carlos Pace Racetrack
Nov. 20-22Las VegasLas Vegas Strip Circuit
Nov. 28-30Qatar*Lusail International Circuit
Dec. 5-7Abu DhabiYas Marina Circuit

*Sprint format