Cancellation service N°1 in United Kingdom
Contract number:
To the attention of:
Cancellation Department – F1Tv
F1 TV St. James's Market 2
SW1Y 4AH London
Subject: Contract Cancellation – Certified Email Notification
Dear Sir or Madam,
I hereby notify you of my decision to terminate contract number relating to the F1Tv service. This notification constitutes a firm, clear and unequivocal intention to cancel the contract, effective at the earliest possible date or in accordance with the applicable contractual notice period.
I kindly request that you take all necessary measures to:
– cease all billing from the effective date of cancellation;
– confirm in writing the proper receipt of this request;
– and, where applicable, send me the final statement or balance confirmation.
This cancellation is sent to you by certified email. The sending, timestamping and integrity of the content are established, making it equivalent proof meeting the requirements of electronic evidence. You therefore have all the necessary elements to process this cancellation properly, in accordance with the applicable principles regarding written notification and contractual freedom.
In accordance with the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and data protection regulations, I also request that you:
– delete all my personal data not necessary for your legal or accounting obligations;
– close any associated personal account;
– and confirm to me the effective deletion of data in accordance with applicable rights regarding privacy protection.
I retain a complete copy of this notification as well as proof of sending.
Yours sincerely,
12/01/2026
How to Cancel F1Tv: Complete Guide
What is F1Tv
F1Tv is a subscription streaming service operated by Formula One Digital Media Limited that offers live and on-demand coverage of motorsport content, including race sessions, replays, archives and enhanced viewing features. The platform has offered tiered access in recent seasons, typically including a legacy Pro option for live international races (where available) and a Premium tier with enhanced video quality and multiview functions. Information about available tiers, device support and trial offers is published on the official Formula 1 site and updated around season starts.
To understand how the service behaves from a contractual perspective, I reviewed the subscription terms and public user feedback - particularly Australian and international user reports on review platforms and community forums - to synthesise typical billing and cancellation experiences. The notes below reflect those terms and observed user reports.
| Plan | Typical features | Pricing (AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| Pro / live tier | Live race coverage where rights permit; multiple camera feeds | Varies - billed in A$ at checkout |
| Premium | 4K/HDR on selected events; multiview; up to 6 devices | Varies - billed in A$ at checkout |
| Annual vs monthly | Annual billed as one payment; monthly billed per cycle; availability subject to local broadcast rights | Varies |
How cancellations typically work for F1Tv subscriptions
Framework: cancellation and renewal are governed by the service's subscription terms and by the route of purchase (direct via F1Tv billing or through third-party platforms such as app marketplaces). These two elements determine who can process refunds and how access continues after a cancellation.
Notice and access: under the published subscription terms, when a subscription is cancelled in accordance with the terms the subscriber typically retains access to the service until the end of the paid month or year. Consequently, cancellations usually do not result in immediate loss of access unless a particular transaction or third-party process disrupts entitlement.
Cooling-off and refunds: the service's terms state there is a right to cancel and receive a full refund for the initial purchase within a 14-day period from the date of initial purchase. In addition, the provider says refunds or partial refunds may be available in certain circumstances; specific outcomes are determined case by case. These contractual promises sit alongside statutory consumer rights under Australian consumer law.
Proration and renewals: proration rules vary. In practice, many subscriptions do not prorate mid-cycle and instead allow access to the end of the billing period without providing a partial refund. Auto-renewal clauses are common; subscribers should therefore anticipate that renewal charges will occur automatically unless the applicable billing settings with the billing agent are modified prior to renewal.
Customer experiences with cancellation
What users report
Across review platforms and community forums, common themes emerge: difficulties with account recognition when the purchase route differs from the platform used to access the app; delays or denials of refunds; duplicate charges when the same subscription is captured by multiple billing routes; and slow or unsatisfactory responses from support channels. These reports were consistent across Trustpilot and Reddit threads examined.
Representative feedback includes user reports of subscriptions paid through an app store not being visible to the platform, double charging where a payment occurred via the site and again via an app marketplace, and restored-purchase procedures failing to synchronise entitlement across devices. Several users described obtaining refunds only after escalation through their app store or payment provider.
Recurring issues and practical takeaways
1. Billing route matters: purchases via third-party marketplaces frequently create a different contractual and refund pathway than direct purchases. Consequently, the responsible billing entity varies and that affects refund outcomes.
- 2. Reconciling entitlements: mismatched account identifiers (different emails or profiles) are a frequent source of access problems.
- 3. Duplicate charges: users reported occasions of being charged twice where multiple billing channels were active.
Practical takeaway: expect variance in outcomes depending on payment source and prepare documentary proof of payment and timelines when seeking remedies.
Documentation checklist
- Subscription details: transaction dates, billed amounts, plan name and billing route (e.g. direct or app marketplace).
- Proof of payment: bank or card statements showing the charge(s).
- Access evidence: screenshots or logs showing whether access continued or was removed after cancellation.
- Terms snapshot: a copy or screenshot of the subscription terms in force at the time of purchase.
- Correspondence log: dates and brief notes of any communications with the provider or intermediary, including case or reference numbers if issued.
| Billing route | Who controls refund/renewal | Practical implication |
|---|---|---|
| Direct purchase via F1Tv | F1Tv / Formula One Digital Media Limited | Refunds and access determined under F1Tv terms; provider communicates outcomes. |
| App marketplace (Apple / Google) | App marketplace / payment platform | Refunds and cancellations typically follow app-store rules; entitlement may not sync immediately with F1Tv service. |
| Third-party payment processors | Processor and issuing bank | Charge reversals or disputes may be handled by the issuing bank or payment processor. |
Legal rights that matter for F1Tv subscribers
Under the Australian Consumer Law, consumer guarantees extend to digital goods and services, including streaming subscriptions. If the delivered digital service is not of acceptable quality, does not match description, or has a major failure, consumers may be entitled to remedies such as repair, replacement or refund. These statutory rights cannot be excluded by contract.
Consequently, contractual statements in the subscription terms (for example, about 14-day refunds) operate alongside statutory guarantees. If a provider refuses a remedy that the ACL requires, statutory complaint routes and enforcement options are available.
What to do after cancelling F1Tv
Monitor billing statements for at least one full billing cycle after cancellation to confirm renewals have ceased. Keep the documentation checklist items organised for any potential disputes. Furthermore, track whether access continues until the end of the paid period as the terms indicate it should.
If a refund is due but not received, consider the commercial escalation options available through the payment route that processed the charge and retain documentary evidence when lodging any claim or dispute. If statutory guarantees appear engaged and the provider does not supply a remedy, escalatory remedies include lodging a complaint with the relevant consumer protection authority or seeking further legal advice.
Address
- Address: F1 TV St. James's Market 2 SW1Y 4AH London
Notes on expectations: timelines for refunds and dispute resolution vary. Response times reported by users range from prompt to lengthy. Consequently, plan for possible delays and preserve all transactional records.