F1 Australian GP 2026: How to Watch & Stream in Latin America | ESPN & Disney+

The Formula One World Championship kicks off this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix, set to take place at the iconic Albert Park Circuit. The 2026 season promises a thrilling battle at the front of the grid, with Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, and the formidable Ferrari duo of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton all expected to contend for the championship title.

For fans across South America, the race will be broadcast live on ESPN.

Where to Watch ESPN LIVE: Australian GP Coverage in Latin America

ESPN Latinoamérica is available in Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Mexico, Ecuador, Venezuela, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Panama, and Nicaragua. Viewers in these countries can tune in to watch the first race of the 2026 Formula One World Championship.

Those preferring to stream the action can subscribe to the online platform Disney+.

Where to Watch ESPN 2 LIVE: Australian GP Coverage in Latin America

ESPN 2 is available in Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Mexico, Ecuador, Venezuela, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Dominican Republic. It is also available via streaming on Disney Plus.

Disney+ Subscription Options: Standard vs. Premium

Disney+, following its merger with Star+, will broadcast the race in Argentina, Peru, Colombia, Chile, Uruguay, and Ecuador. Here’s a look at the updated pricing for the Standard and Premium packages offered by Disney+, as well as the new content and features available on the platform.

Disney+ Standard Plan

Here’s what the Disney+ Standard Plan in Latin America offers:

• Full Disney+ catalog without ads
• Star movies and series without ads
• Access to ESPN and ESPN 3 sports channels with ads
• Video up to Full HD and Dolby Digital 5.1 audio
• Simultaneous playback on two devices
• Downloads on up to ten devices (up to 25 titles total)

Disney+ Premium Plan

Here’s what the Disney+ Premium Plan in Latin America offers:

• Full Disney+ catalog without ads
• Star movies and series without ads
• Full ESPN sports catalog, including all live channels and exclusive events, with ads
• Video up to 4K Ultra HD with HDR10, Dolby Vision, or IMAX Enhanced and audio up to Dolby Atmos
• Simultaneous playback on four devices

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Race Time, TV Channel, and Live Streaming Details for the Australian Grand Prix 2026

• Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
• Race: Australian Grand Prix 2026 — Round 1 of the Formula One World Championship
• Time: 11 p.m ET / 8 p.m. PT (USA); 23:00 (PER/COL/ECU); 01:00 on March 23 (ARG/CHI)
• Channel in the United States: ESPN Sur and ESPN Norte
• Streaming: Disney Plus Premium
• Track: Albert Park Circuit, Melbourne, Australia

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Noé Yactayo is a versatile journalist and SEO specialist for the El Comercio newspaper since May 2022. He has 12 years of experience in research, analysis, and live coverage of sports, entertainment, politics, science, and technology news for Hispanic audiences in the US, Mexico, and Spain. He previously worked at Mi Bundesliga, La República, and Líbero.