The 2026 Formula 1 season heads to Mexico this weekend, where driver Kimi Antonelli is poised to secure his place as the youngest champion in F1 history. Following a victory in Austin last weekend, Antonelli needs to finish in ninth place or higher at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez to be crowned champion, even if rival George Russell wins the race. While Hamilton and Russell remain in contention, the consensus suggests Antonelli's title is all but certain.
For viewers wishing to follow the action without spending money, Apple TV holds exclusive U.S. broadcasting rights for F1. Fans can access select races, including this weekend's Mexican Grand Prix, by signing up for a seven-day free trial of Apple TV+ directly through Prime Video Channels. Although the subscription automatically renews at $12.99 per month after the trial period, users can disable automatic renewal to stream the entire race weekend for free.
New Amazon Prime members can further reduce costs by utilizing a 30-day free trial for the platform itself. Stacking this Prime trial with the seven-day Apple TV channel trial allows new users to watch the event completely free of charge. For those who have already exhausted these specific offers, alternative methods exist. New standalone subscribers can qualify for a direct seven-day trial through the Apple app, while the Apple One bundle offers a one-month free trial that includes Apple TV+ alongside other services like Apple Music and iCloud storage.
Additionally, purchasing eligible new Apple hardware, such as an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV device, grants new subscribers three months of free service. While this requires an upfront investment in equipment, it effectively unlocks a significant portion of the F1 season at no additional cost. The race weekend schedule begins with Practice 1 on October 30 at 2:30 p.m. ET, culminating in the main race on November 1 at 3 p.m. ET.
Sources: Mashable.