Many fans of Formula 1 had to wait and see whether they would also be able to watch all Grand Prix on TV in 2022, after it became known that streaming service Viaplay had bought the rights for Formula 1. Read here how that works and how much you have to pay.
We previously reported what the streaming service Viaplay offers and that it will be launched in the Netherlands from March 1, 2022 for a monthly subscription of € 13.99. From March 12, viewers will be updated three nights in a row about the Bahrain circuit and Max Verstappen. The Formula 1 season will officially start on March 17, 2022.
Formula 1 weekend and team
Fans can count on 12 hours of live TV per Grand Prix weekend and all 23 Grands Prix that are currently on the 2022 F1 calendar can be seen live on Viaplay: The free practice sessions, qualifying and race are broadcast live, while these the last two also have a before and after review. In addition, there is an F1 program on Friday evening.
A new studio in the Netherlands with presenter Amber Brantsen also houses a permanent team of analysts, supplemented by various drivers and experts. The permanent team will include Christijan Albers (46 Grands Prix), Giedo van der Garde (19 Grands Prix) and motorsport all-rounder Tom Coronel. In addition, there are also new F1 commentators Nelson Valkenburg and Melroy Heemskerk. There is also a permanent spot in the paddock every Grand Prix weekend with the likes of two-time World Champion Mika Häkkinen, David Coulthard (13 Grand Prix victories) and nine-time Le Mans winner Tom Kristensen shining a light on the action on and next to the track.
Watch Formula 1
You can watch Formula 1 via the Viaplay app just like other programs from this streaming service on your mobile phone or tablet and you can of course stream it to your television.
It is good news for Ziggo and KPN customers that Viaplay is also available in one way or another. As a Ziggo customer you can purchase Viaplay as an add-on. As a KPN customer you can watch Formula 1 via Viaplay by adding Viaplay to your TV, internet or entertainment bundle, or you can decide to subscribe to this streaming service separately.
With Ziggo and KPN together, almost 7.5 million households can subscribe to Viaplay and watch Formula 1 from March 10, 2022. Viaplay is further supported by various devices and platforms, such as smart TVs, iOS and Android smartphones and tablets, Chromecast and Apple TV, PC and Mac.
