How can I watch this year's F1? For those fans in need, here's a thorough comparison of the TV broadcast channels and internet distribution services that will broadcast the 2022 season of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship live.
Unfortunately, there will be no free live broadcasts on terrestrial or BS in 2022 in Japan. The F1 official live distribution "F1 TV PRO" launched in 2018 is also not available in Japan, and there is no distribution on YouTube or Twitch.
F1 broadcasting channels in 2022 are only three paid services: "DAZN", "Fuji TV NEXT" and "Fuji TV NEXT smart", but you can try them out for free.
First try DAZN for free
The 2022 F1, which has a record 23 races, will open on March 18 at the Bahrain GP. The F1 Japan GP at Suzuka for the first time in two years will be held on October 9th, and will reach its finale at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 20th.
Honda withdrew from F1 at the end of last year, but it was mostly superficial, and Red Bull and Scuderia AlphaTauri will continue to receive PUs from the company, as well as support including assembly and maintenance.
Max Verstappen defends the F1 Drivers' title with team-mate Sergio Perez, with the two Honda teams still in line-up. Yuki Tsunoda, who is entering his second season, will compete with Pierre Gasly in the Italian team of Faenza.
After the acquisition of Liberty Media, F1 renewed various graphics for international broadcasting, starting with the logo renewal. In addition to the official theme song, you can enjoy a different atmosphere than before, such as real-time analysis data by artificial intelligence displayed on the screen.
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Graphic of real-time analysis "braking performance" using artificial intelligence introduced at the 2021 F1 second round Emilia Romagna GP
F1 broadcast channels are only the following three. All prices include tax unless otherwise specified.
| DAZN | Fuji Television NEXT | Fuji Television NEXT smart | < /tr>|
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel | Net Distribution | TV CS Broadcast | Net Distribution | < /tr>
| Monthly fee | ¥1,925 to ¥3,000 | ¥1,749 | ¥1,320 |
| Initial cost | ¥0 | ¥0 | ¥0 |
| Free trial | 1 month | Subscription month | No |
| Missed delivery | Yes | With rebroadcast | No |
| Broadcast target | All sessions | All sessions | All sessions |
| Record | No | Yes | No |
| Simultaneous viewing | 2 devices allowed | No | No |
| Required environment | Internet terminal such as smartphone | TV, antenna, tuner | Internet terminal such as smartphone |
| Features | Multi-content 4-screen display | Reliable 4K | Low price |
| Attention | Delay Problem | Need Antenna | Overlooked × |
Due to the influence of the new coronavirus infection (COVID-19), the schedule is fluid, but both channels will broadcast all 23 races of the 2022 season all live.
Let's take a closer look at the features and cautions of each service, and the required amount.
DAZN is a sports streaming distribution service. F1 distribution started from the 2016 German GP. In addition to smartphones, PCs, and tablets, you can watch it anywhere on various devices such as smart TVs, PlayStation, and XBox. In addition to Japan, the service is available in more than 200 countries and regions around the world, including Germany, Italy, the United States, and Brazil.
There is no need to pay extra for antenna installation, so it is attractive that you can watch it easily.
In addition to F1, the following programs will be distributed as motor sports (2021 results). Except for F1, Extreme E and Porsche Supercup, it is an exclusive contract and cannot be viewed on other channels.
In this season's F2, which is positioned as the gateway to F1, Ayumu Iwasa, who is from Japan and is supported by Honda and Red Bull, like Yuki Tsunoda, will step up from F3, and Marion Sato will continue to participate.
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Extreme E machine "ODYSSEY 21" at Dakar Rally 2020
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From left: Katherine Bond Mule (W Series CEO), Jamie Chadwick (W Series 2019 Champion), Fern Townend (ROKiT Global Sponsorship Manager)
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2020 FIA-F2 Championship Russia Race 2 immediately after the start
In addition to motor sports, there are more than 130 wide-ranging contents such as Meiji Yasuda Seimei J League, professional baseball, Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A. Especially soccer and baseball are fulfilling, and DAZN would be the best choice for these fans.
In recent years, we have expanded our own content, such as signing a contract with Yuki Tsunoda and Alpha Tauri in 2021, and on the Friday following the final, we will have a review program "F1 Lab", and on the Wednesday just before the weekend, we will introduce the course. Delivered a preview program "WEDNESDAY F1 TIME" with strategies and strategies. In addition, special projects such as "Inside Track", which looks back on past famous matches, Honda F1 specials, and overseas documentaries in Japanese during the off-season are sometimes organized. After the 2021 season, a 6-episode documentary closely related to Yuki Tsunoda's F1 debut year will be distributed sequentially.
The delivery time will be announced on the program guide page on the official website, but basically all sessions will start streaming at the same time as the start time, and the race will start streaming 40 minutes before the start.
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The most important feature in terms of functionality is the "F1 ZONE", which divides the screen into four and displays various data. It can be said that it is a distribution form that makes use of the strengths unique to Internet distribution. The four data displayed are as follows.
In conclusion, if you are considering watching F1 on DAZN, it is recommended to sign a contract with "DAZN for docomo" by April 17th. Please note that the price will be raised in the same way as the original after April 18 as described later.
Prices vary depending on the contract window and plan as shown below.
| Plan | Price | Monthly conversion | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly plan | ¥3,000/month | ¥3,000 | None |
| Annual plan (monthly payment) | 2,600 yen/month | 2,600 yen | none | < /tr>
| Annual plan (lump sum payment) | 27,000 yen/year | 2,250 yen | None |
| DAZN for docomo | ¥1,925/month | ¥1,925 | 1 month |
| povo | 760 yen/7 days | 3,257 yen | none |
DAZN has three official plans:
The monthly plan was previously offered at 1,925 yen, but after a five-year investment phase, the price was raised to 3,000 yen per month from February 22, 2022 by 1,075 yen. In addition, the one-month free trial trial ended on February 21st.
There is also a great "annual plan" that allows you to watch 12 months for the price of 10 months. This used to be 19,250 yen, but was changed to 27,000 yen.
The “Annual Plan (Monthly Payment)” was newly established on February 22, 2022, and as the name suggests, it is a 12-month contract plan that is paid in installments. The price is 13% cheaper than the monthly plan.
As payment methods, various credit cards, debit cards (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, Diners Club), PAYPAL, DAZN prepaid cards, mobile carrier payments, etc. are supported.
There is also a function to suspend the service for up to 6 months, although there are restrictions depending on the payment method. It automatically resumes on the date set in advance to resume use, and no charges are incurred during the suspension period.
DAZN's official plans have all been raised in price, but there is also a way to legally watch at the old price. That is Docomo's way of using "DAZN for docomo" at the window.
From April 18th (Monday), along with the abolishment of the "first 31 days free benefit", the price will be raised to 3,000 yen per month, the same as the original, but until April 17th (Sunday) 23:59 For existing users who have signed up for , you can continue to watch at the contract price, that is, 1,925 yen (tax included).
"DAZN for docomo" is the same as the official one, such as the distribution content and compatible viewing devices, just because DoCoMo is the window. On the other hand, the first month of registration is completely free and you can unsubscribe at any time if you don't like it. If you cancel before billing occurs, there is no cost.
At first glance, it seems like a service limited to docomo users, but in fact it is not. Even if you are not a docomo user, you can apply if you have a "d account" that can be obtained for free. This is completely legal as DoCoMo admits it.
It used to be offered for 1,078 yen per month, but was raised to 1,925 yen per month from October 1, 2020. As mentioned earlier, the second price revision will take place on April 18, 2022.
The difference from the official one is that the period covered by the fee is different. The formula is calculated starting from the date of application, but in the case of "DAZN for docomo", the fee for one month from the 1st to the last day of each month is charged regardless of the contract date or cancellation date.
DAZN for docomo
If you are a user of KDDI's cheap plan "povo", you can also use the "DAZN unlimited use pack" that is offered for 760 yen for 7 days.
However, in the case of the 2022 season with all 23 races over 9 months, 760 × 23 = 17,480 yen. If you subscribe to "DAZN for docomo" for 9 months, the price is 17,325 yen, which is almost the same as the price difference. Also, I don't know when the price will go up.
Although it is a service from overseas, all F1 live commentary is in Japanese. Former F1 driver Shinji Nakano and motor sports journalist Shigenori Ogura are in charge of commentary, and Sasha and Hideyuki Nakajima, who are familiar with J SPORTS such as Super Formula and SUPER GT, are in charge of commentary. Compared to the competition, the commentary and commentary are for beginners and have a polite impression.
Basically, there is a missed broadcast for about a week after the race, so don't worry if you can't watch it in real time. Since F1 races are held all over the world, races are often held late at night or early in the morning. Also, after each session, a highlight video that summarizes only the delicious parts will be delivered.
It is the fate of streaming services, but failures such as delays may occur depending on line conditions and device performance. Although the similar F1 online distribution service originator "Formula 1 on ZUME" was unpopular with viewers due to unacceptable delays and failures, DAZN, a latecomer, is vigorously implementing countermeasures, indicating the degree of delay. The "rebuffering rate" dropped from 1.2% to 0.2% in the first six months of the full season's first broadcast. There have been no notable delays recently.
In addition to smart TVs such as Panasonic's Viera and Sony's Bravia, it is compatible with "Apple TV", "Chromecast" and "Amazon Fire TV". You can also enjoy DAZN on your TV screen.
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Kazuhito Kawai, Motoyasu Moriwaki, and Tetsuo Tsugawa, who are familiar with F1 broadcasting, Tsugio Matsuda, an active top driver, and former Bridgestone tire development book Director Hirohide Hamashima and other celebrities in the motor sports world serve as commentators.
Uri is different from Internet distribution services in that there is no delay and you can watch the race safely and reliably. This is an irreplaceable strong point. One of the attractions is that you can watch related programs such as "Omnibus", "F1 Legend", and "F1 GP News".
SKY PerfecTV subscribers will receive a free internet delivery service with "SKY PerfecTV! On Demand". In addition to live distribution, you can watch missed distribution of each session and "F1 GP News".
Since the era of independent broadcasting by one company has continued for a long time, there were some parts that were crossed. I am trying.
Previously, it was necessary to pay a subscription fee of 2,800 yen, but it was abolished on October 1, 2017.
| Monthly fee | 1,749 yen (tax included)Viewing fee: 1,320 yen + Basic fee: 429 yen |
|---|---|
| Initial cost | 0 yen |
| Broadcast format | CS broadcast |
| Broadcast target | All sessions of all 23 races |
From 2019 on SKY PerfecTV 4K broadcasting, which delivers images with four times the number of pixels, has started. You can enjoy fine ultra-high-definition images and 5.1-channel surround stereophonic sound.
The broadcast content is the same as "Fuji Television NEXT", but 4K broadcasting is limited to qualifying and finals, excluding free practice. Broadcast channels are "Sukachan 1 4K (CS882, Ch.596)" and "Sukachan 2 4K (CS 883)".
At first, it was separately provided for a monthly fee of 1,540 yen (tax included), but from 2021, it will be provided free of charge as an incidental service for subscribers of "Fuji TV NEXT Live Premium".
For non-subscribers of "Fuji Television NEXT Live Premium", a PPV (pay-per-view) that allows you to watch the final alone is provided. This is 1,100 yen (tax included) per race.
On TV at home Select "CS161" and check if the image is displayed. After that, make a note of the number of the B-CAS card that is inserted into the TV, and apply online or by phone. You can watch it in about 30 minutes after applying.
Requires CS antenna. If the antenna is not installed at home, the antenna body and construction costs will be incurred separately. However, depending on the layout of the house, etc., it is possible to receive signals with an inexpensive indoor antenna, in which case no construction work is required. If you use a radio wave amplifier called a desktop booster together, you will be able to watch it without problems in most environments.
If you use "Hikari TV" or "au Hikari" using an optical line, you can enjoy Fuji TV NEXT without an antenna.
SKY PerfecTV "Fuji TV NEXT"
"Fuji TV NEXTsmart" is an internet distribution service that allows you to watch F1 on your smartphone, PC, tablet, etc. "Fuji TV NEXT Live Premium" on SKY PerfecTV! , J: COM, Hikari TV, you can use this service for free, but if you subscribe to a single contract, you will be charged 1,320 yen (tax included) per month.
Until 2018, F1 broadcasts could not be viewed with Nexma's single item contract, but since 2019, it has become possible to view even with a single item contract, and all free runs and related programs are being distributed live. However, if you have a single contract, you cannot watch the missed delivery. Missed delivery is until the day before the next game.
| Monthly fee | ¥1,320 (tax included) |
|---|---|
| Initial fee< /th> | 0 yen |
| Broadcast format | Net distribution |
| Broadcast target< /th> | All sessions of all 23 races |
As explained above, please note that you cannot watch the missed broadcasts if you have a single contract. is. On the other hand, SKY PerfecTV! If you subscribe to "Fuji TV NEXT Live Premium" via "SKY PerfecTV! On Demand", you can enjoy the missed delivery for free.
DAZN had an overwhelming advantage in the past as an online distribution, but because the price difference has expanded, it may be possible to choose "Fuji TV NEXT smart".
Similar to DAZN, there is a possibility that problems such as delays may occur because it is a streaming delivery. When it first launched in 2013, the delay was so bad that it was unusable, but in recent years there have been no noticeable delays.
Nexma can be viewed through "Sky PerfecTV! On Demand", "Hikari TV" and "FOD".
The F1 official pre-season test before the opening of the season has been live-streamed by some overseas broadcasters and the official "F1 TV PRO". However, Japan is not covered, and the pre-season test has never been broadcast in Japan so far, but in 2021 DAZN completely live-streamed all sessions.
The 2022 pre-opening test will be held in two parts.
Although the Barcelona test on February 23rd (Wednesday) to 25th (Friday) will not be broadcast live, F1 will deliver a highlight video after each session. The Bahrain test from March 10th (Thursday) to 12th (Saturday) will be broadcast live on 'F1 TV' and 'Sky Sports F1'. Broadcast schedule on DAZN is undecided.
Watching the race live is a must. Although it is difficult to recommend online distribution, which can suddenly freeze the video in the middle of a tense race, the improvement in recent years is remarkable.
However, it is difficult to find value other than the price of "Fuji TV NEXT smart", which has no missed delivery for single subscribers. The price has certainly risen, but DAZN is recommended for online distribution services. Especially if you are a fan of other sports such as baseball or soccer.
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If you have a CS reception environment and want to see the race in the best viewing environment, "Fuji TV NEXT Live Premium", which has a full range of commentators and can be viewed in 4K, would be a good choice. In terms of price, it is superior to DAZN.
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If you are not sure which one to choose, we recommend that you first use the free trial to see how it looks with "DAZN for docomo" for a month, and if you don't like it, subscribe to "Fuji TV NEXT Live Premium". I want to.
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