F1 TV Unveils Game-Changing Upgrades for the 2025 Season—Cheaper Plans & 6 New On-Board Cameras

Formula 1 fans who stream every session via F1 TV are getting their most significant upgrade since the service launched, as Formula 1 has confirmed a new “F1 TV Premium” tier debuting for the 2025 season. The add-on brings native 4K Ultra HD with HDR, a customizable Multiview layout, and the ability to watch concurrently on up to six devices—transforming how viewers follow live races, on-boards, timing, and team radio all at once. Key details at a glance • 4K / HDR streaming: Every Grand Prix, qualifying, sprint, and practice session will now be available in 3840×2160 resolution with high-dynamic range for deeper blacks and brighter highlights. • Personalised Multiview: Fans can drag and resize up to four live feeds—main broadcast, on-board cameras, driver tracker, or data channels—on supported smart TVs, web, and tablet apps. • Simultaneous streaming: Premium subscribers may log in on six devices at once, making it easy for families—or hardcore fans running multiple screens—to share an account. • Pricing: Formula 1 lists the new tier at US $129.99 per year or US $16.99 monthly in the United States, sitting above the existing F1 TV Pro plan (US $84.99 annually). Regional pricing varies, and current Pro users can upgrade anytime; annual Pro plans remain on sale for those who don’t need 4K. • Launch offer: To showcase the upgrade, the opening Australian Grand Prix weekend will include a limited free trial for new sign-ups, giving viewers a risk-free demo of 4K and Multiview. Why this matters for race-day viewing Until now, F1 TV maxed out at 1080p/50 fps, leaving picture quality behind broadcast providers such as Sky Sports F1’s 4K channel. The Premium tier closes that gap while adding HDR, which is particularly noticeable during night races like Singapore or Las Vegas, where brighter floodlights and neon accents really pop. Multiview is another headline feature: instead of a static mosaic, users can switch a tile from Charles Leclerc’s on-board to live telemetry or swap the main feed to a driver tracker without missing a corner. According to Formula 1’s product team, all feeds maintain 50 fps in 4K to preserve the sense of speed during panning shots. Device compatibility F1 TV’s latest apps for Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV / Google TV, Roku, iOS, Android, and the web will support 4K HDR and Multiview at launch. PlayStation and Xbox apps are “in active development,” with beta access targeted for mid-season. A minimum 25 Mbps broadband connection is recommended for a stable 4K stream—double that if all four Multiview windows are set to 4K. Comparison with rivals While ESPN+ carries the same world-feed broadcast in the US, it remains 1080p and lacks on-board selection. Sky’s UK UHD channel is still restricted to linear TV. With the Premium tier, F1 TV now offers the most flexible and highest-resolution way to watch Formula 1 globally, provided local rights allow. (Note: the service is still geo-blocked in a handful of territories with exclusive broadcaster deals.) Early reception Tech reviewers who previewed the beta praise the crispness of the new stream and the drag-and-drop Multiview interface, although they warn that heavy Wi-Fi congestion can trigger automatic downgrades to 1080p. Enthusiasts on fan forums also welcome the six-device limit bump, saying it should deter password sharing clampdowns for genuine households. How to upgrade Existing subscribers will find an “Upgrade to Premium” button under Account > Manage Plan. Annual Pro customers can pay a prorated difference, and monthly Pro users can switch tiers instantly. Newcomers can simply choose Premium during sign-up; remember to cancel before the trial ends if you’re only sampling the service. Bottom line With razor-sharp 4K HDR video, an F1-centric Multiview workspace, and multi-device flexibility, F1 TV Premium positions itself as the ultimate companion for die-hard Formula 1 followers and casual viewers alike. As the 2025 season ushers in the new chassis and power-unit regulations, the upgraded streaming experience arrives just in time to catch every wheel-to-wheel battle in the clearest detail yet.