How to watch F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix today: Live stream for free

Verstappen was cruising towards pole position until a shocking power problem thwarted his effort, and left him 15th on the grid. Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez instead took pole position.

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc qualified in second but came into the weekend with a 10-place penalty hanging over him. 

Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso and Mercedes' George Russell will begin the race in second and third, respectively. Lewis Hamilton qualified in eighth.

How to watch Saudi Arabian GP for free online

The Austrian broadcasters ORF or Servus have free Bahrain Grand Prix coverage, which you can live stream on their of streaming platforms - ORF TVthek for ORF or Servus TV for Servus. Just bear in mind that the commentary will be in German, and you may need to create a free account in order to tune in. 

Belgian broadcaster RTBF also has free coverage of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, only with French commentary. You can live stream RTBF on RTBF Auvio.

How to watch Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2023 from anywhere 

If you’re currently abroad or not in the same country as the TV streaming service you’re trying to use, you probably won’t be able to watch the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix because of geo-blocking, a technology that broadcasters use to restricts certain content to specific parts of the world. However, you can dodge geo-blocks by using a VPN, and ExpressVPN is one of the best.

ExpressVPN is offering all customers an extra three months free if they take out the 12-month plan (a saving of 49%) and a 30-day money-back guarantee so they can try it risk-free

ExpressVPN is an easy to use VPN that lets you change your IP address, making it look like you’re in a completely different country. It also encrypts your internet traffic to protect your privacy.

It’s compatible with most streaming devices including Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Xbox and PlayStation, and Android and Apple mobiles.

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix start times (UK)

Friday, March 17

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix P1 - 1.30pm

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix P2 - 5pm

Saturday, March 18

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix P3 - 1.30pm

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix qualifying - 5pm

Sunday, March 19

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - 5pm

How to watch the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on F1 TV

F1 TV is one of the best F1 streaming services, as it shows every single session and race of the season, including the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. However, it’s not available everywhere, and the subscription price varies depending on your location.

To watch on F1 TV:

1. Get ExpressVPN

2. Connect to a server location where F1 TV is showing the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

3. Head to the F1 site

4. Tune in to the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix!

How to watch 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in the UK

Sky Sports F1 is showing every session of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in the UK.

With a Sky Sports subscription, you’ll be able to stream the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix online via Sky Go, and if you’re not in the UK right now you can use ExpressVPN to get around any geo-blocks.

To watch the F1 on Sky (£22 per month):

1. Get ExpressVPN

2. Connect to a server location in the UK

3. Head to Sky Go and log in

4. Enjoy the action!

How to watch 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in the US without cable

F1 fans in the US can watch the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on ESPN’s suite of channels, and you don’t need an expensive cable package to tune in.

To watch the F1 on ESPN:

1. Get ExpressVPN

2. Connect to a server location in the U.S.

3. ESPN channels are available through Sling TV Orange (from US$17.50/month); Hulu+Live TV (from US$69.99/month), or YouTube TV ($from $54.99/month)

4. Kick back and enjoy!

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