This article will take you through where you can watch & stream the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in 2023! Formula 1 returned to our screens last week with the Bahrain Grand Prix.
We took you through how to watch and stream the Bahrain round and today we're looking forward to the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
We'll be tuning in for practice, qualifying and the race for the second round of the 2023 season. Which channels will it be on though, and at what times? We've got all the TV and streaming information right here!
Where to watch & stream Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2023
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is a relative newcomer to the Formula 1 calendar, having its inaugural round in 2021. There are plans for a new, purpose-built circuit to be constructed, but the event is staying at Jeddah for the time being.
Just like Bahrain, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is run at night time. The layout of the track has stayed the same in this time, although some corners are being opened up to improve visibility around the tight street circuit.
When it comes to the most successful drivers in Saudi Arabia, Sir Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have one victory each.
Hamilton won the first race in 2021 to keep his title hopes alive, while Verstappen won his first race of 2022 in Jeddah.
But where can you watch & stream the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix? Let's find out!
UK
We'll begin with the UK, where all sessions will be shown live on Sky Sports F1. Sky Sports F1 will be the only channel to see all sessions of the 2023 season live in the UK.
The start times for the sessions are a little later in the day than what you'd expect for a European round. This is due to the race taking place at night in the Middle East, but it's also a few hours ahead of the UK.
Practice 1: 13:30 - 14:30, Friday 17 March
Practice 2: 17:00 - 18:00, 17 March
Practice 3: 13:30 - 14:30, Saturday 18 March
Qualifying: 17:00 - 18:00, 18 March
Race: 17:00, Sunday 19 March
You'll also be able to catch the highlights of Qualifying and the Race on Channel 4 later in the evening on their respective days.
USA
Just like last year, Formula 1 coverage in the United States is on ESPN. Jeddah start times are pretty good for those on the east coast, but people in the west will need to be up pretty early! All of the following times are in EST (UTC -4):
Practice 1: 9:30 - 10:30, Friday 17 March ESPN 2
Practice 2: 13:00 - 14:00, 17 March ESPNews
Practice 3: 9:30 - 10:30, Saturday 18 March ESPN 3
Qualifying: 13:00 - 14:00, 18 March ESPN 3
Race: 13:00, Sunday 19 March ESPN
There is also Spanish-language coverage available on either ESPN 3 or ESPN Deportes.
Australia
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will be covered by the FOX network in Australia. All times are in Australian Eastern Standard time (UTC +11). The session times are less than sociable, with all of them taking place in the early morning.
Practice 1: 00:30 - 1:30, Saturday 18 March
Practice 2: 4:00 - 5:00, 18 March
Practice 3: 00:30 - 1:30, Sunday 19 March
Qualifying: 4:00 - 5:00, 19 March
Race: 4:00, Monday 20 March
Germany
In Germany, Sky Deutschland will show all sessions live on Sky Sport F1 HD as usual for the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix. All showtimes are in CET (Central European Time, UTC+1):
Practice 1: 14:30 - 15:30, Friday 17 March
Practice 2: 18:00 - 19:00, 17 March
Practice 3: 14:30 - 15:30, Saturday 18 March
Qualifying: 18:00 - 19:00, 18 March
Race: 18:00, Sunday 19 March
For those wanting to watch for free in Germany, unfortunately, RTL will no longer show any races going forward in 2023. Some may be shown live on other free-to-air channels in 2023, but this isn't confirmed.
France
Just like in 2022, the French coverage of the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will be carried out by Canal+. All showtimes are in CET (Central European Time, UTC+1):
Practice 1: 14:30 - 15:30, Friday 17 March
Practice 2: 18:00 - 19:00, 17 March
Practice 3: 14:30 - 15:30, Saturday 18 March
Qualifying: 18:00 - 19:00, 18 March
Race: 18:00, Sunday 19 March
Netherlands
Coverage of the 2023 Formula 1 season in the Netherlands will continue to be on Viaplay and Viaplay+. All showtimes are in CET (Central European Time, UTC+1):
Practice 1: 14:30 - 15:30, Friday 17 March
Practice 2: 18:00 - 19:00, 17 March
Practice 3: 14:30 - 15:30, Saturday 18 March
Qualifying: 18:00 - 19:00, 18 March
Race: 18:00, Sunday 19 March
Canada
Finally, Canada live coverage will be across TSN (English), RDS (French) and Noovo (French) in 2023. All of the following times are in Canadian Summer time for the east coast, the clocks go forward on 12th March:
Practice 1: 9:30 - 10:30, Friday 17 March TSN+
Practice 2: 13:00 - 14:00, 17 March TSN 3
Practice 3: 9:30 - 10:30, Saturday 18 March TSN+
Qualifying: 13:00 - 14:00, 18 March TSN 2
Race: 13:00, Sunday 19 March TSN 2
