ESPN for F1 news, driver stats and standings on iPhone, plus where the 2026 season is broadcast in Spain: RTVE's La 1 and La 2, and DAZN for every race.
The 2026 Formula 1 season arrives with new technical regulations and what looks like the most competitive grid in years, so missing a race weekend matters more than usual. Between sessions a fan needs three things on the phone: news that explains what happened, championship standings updated after every round, and a reliable way to actually watch. The single app in this guide is the one worth keeping installed for the first two jobs, with the broadcast situation in Spain noted alongside, because more apps mostly duplicate the same headlines rather than add new coverage.
ESPN covers F1 with news, technical analysis, driver statistics and standings refreshed after every race.
ESPN is the world's largest sports network, and its F1 coverage pairs news and technical analysis with driver statistics and championship tables updated after each round. It also opens the door to the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, tennis, boxing and UFC, which suits fans who follow motorsport alongside American leagues and want free clips of the best moments. The limits for a Formula 1 reader are real: there is no live F1 streaming in Spain, where rights belong to DAZN or Movistar+, ESPN+ is unavailable there, and the app is built around a US audience.
Pros
F1 news, technical analysis and driver stats
Standings updated after every race
Free clips of the best moments
Cons
No live F1 streaming in Spain
ESPN+ unavailable in Spain
Presentation aimed at a US audience
Download price only. In-app purchases and subscriptions may cost extra.
Questions & answers
What is the official Formula 1 app?
The official app is called F1 and is available on Google Play and the App Store. It provides live telemetry, race-position tracking, team radio and full statistics, with a set of free features alongside a paid F1 TV premium mode, so it is the natural companion to a news app rather than a replacement for one.
Where can I watch F1 free in Spain in 2026?
RTVE broadcasts some Formula 1 Grand Prix free to air on La 1 and La 2. To follow the entire 2026 season rather than a selection of races, a paid DAZN subscription is required, which is the same split between free-to-air highlights and full coverage that has defined recent seasons.
How many Grand Prix are in the 2026 F1 season?
The 2026 season is made up of 24 Grand Prix. The full calendar, with each round's date and circuit, is listed in the official F1 app, which also holds the live telemetry, race-position tracking, team radio and complete statistics for every session.
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