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US Fans Stream Dutch GP Free with VPN
23 Aug
Summary
- RTBF Auvio offers free streaming of all five F1 Zandvoort weekend sessions.
- US viewers require a VPN connected to a Belgian server to access the stream.
- Premium VPNs are recommended, with a 30-day money-back guarantee available.
Formula 1 enthusiasts in the United States can access all sessions of the Zandvoort sprint weekend at no cost. Belgium's public broadcaster, RTBF, streams the events live on its free platform, Auvio. Viewers in the US will need to use a VPN connected to a Belgian server to bypass geographical restrictions.
The sprint weekend includes five live sessions, with the main race scheduled for Sunday, August 23, at 9 a.m. ET (6 a.m. PT). Saturday features the sprint race and qualifying, while Friday includes practice and sprint qualifying. All sessions conclude before noon ET.
This free streaming option bypasses paid services such as Apple TV in the US, Sky Sports F1 in the UK, Viaplay in the Netherlands, and Canal+ in France. Even subscribers to these services outside their home countries would typically require a VPN. The article recommends three premium VPNs: NordVPN, Proton VPN, and ExpressVPN, noting their reliability and offering a 30-day money-back guarantee for potential savings.
Free VPNs are generally unsuitable due to data limitations and a lack of Belgian server access. Auvio specifically checks for Belgian IP addresses, meaning servers in neighboring countries will not work. The commentary on RTBF is in French, but the stream quality is Full HD.
