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

Formula 1 rolls into Monte Carlo for Round 8 of the 2025 World Championshipat the legendary Monaco Grand Prix. As the second stop in the European triple-header, this is the showpiece event of the season, where razor-sharp focus and surgical precision are everything.

With its iconic tight corners and unforgiving barriers, Monaco remains the most punishing circuit on the calendar. Overtaking is nearly impossible, making Saturday's qualifying session arguably more important than the race itself. This year, strategy gets an extra twist with a mandatory two-stop rule in play, forcing teams to rethink their usual approach.

So far, McLaren have set the tone in 2025, leading the pack with a series of dominant displays. Only Red Bull's Max Verstappen has managed to interrupt their streak, grabbing a couple of wins and reminding everyone he's still very much in the fight.

But all eyes this weekend will be on Charles Leclerc. The Monegasque returns to his home streets as the defending race winner, having made history last year by becoming the first local to win at Monaco since Louis Chiron in 1931.

Alongside Leclerc, only Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton among the current grid have conquered the principality. 

The 2025 Monaco 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 Monaco Grand Prix for free

All the F1 action from Circuit de Monaco 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.

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Monaco Grand Prix start time

The 2025 Monaco Grand Prix will take place at the Circuit de Monaco in Monaco on Sunday, May 25, and will begin at 3:00 p.m. local time.

Here's how that start time translates across Australia:

F1 Monaco Grand Prix starting grid

F1 race schedule 2025

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