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We’ve reached the final eight races of the Formula 1 season as the drivers take to the streets of Baku for the 2024 Azerbaijan GP.
Sunday’s race at the challenging 6km circuit is a golden opportunity for Red Bull to end a streak of six Grands Prix without a win, with McLaren’s Lando Norris having cut Max Verstappen’s once unassailable lead in the drivers’ championship to 62 points.
This weekend’s race could also mark a major breakthrough for McLaren. They currently trail Red Bull by just eight points, but they could lead the constructors’ title race for the first time in a decade with a positive result on Sunday.
The main race takes place Sunday, September 15 at 2:55 PM AZT local time, that is 11:55am BST in the United Kingdom, 06:55 AM ET and 03:55 AM PT in the US and Canada, and 20:55 hrs AEST in Australia. It will be held at the Baku City Circuit around the streets of the Azerbaijan capital. The race will be broadcast in the US on ESPN and ESPN Plus.
The entire race weekend, including practice sessions and qualifying, will be broadcast in the US on ESPN’s family of TV and streaming networks. Those wanting to follow along will need access to the ABC and ESPN news channels on cable or live TV streaming services, or the ESPN Plus streaming service. We’ve put together everything you need to know to stream today’s race and all the other F1 races this season.
McLaren have decided to favour Lando Norris over team-mate Oscar Piastri in a bid to reduce Max Verstappen’s lead in the drivers’ championship.
Livestream the Azerbaijan GP in the US
Whether you have cable or not, ESPN’s standalone streaming service is great for casual Formula 1 fans and a must-have accessory for fanatics. It costs $11 a month (or $110 a year), and ESPN currently has a deal with F1 to show 18 of the 23 Grands Prix races this year. The catch is that ESPN Plus doesn’t always air the free practice or qualifying sessions, but it does air most Sprint races and the Sprint Shootout.
If you’re an F1 fan who also wants your Disney fix, then the Disney trio bundle (Hulu, Disney Plus, and ESPN Plus) might be an even better buy. It’s great for fans who like to watch the parts of the race weekend that would normally be shown on EPSN2 or ESPNews, as well as catch up on the latest Marvel movies or Star Wars series.
If you’re a diehard fan of motorsports and Formula One racing, ESPN Plus may not be for you, as it rarely covers F2, F3, or Porsche Supercar racing. Therefore, ESPN Plus is ideal for casual fans who like to watch the occasional race, or superfans who don’t want or need all the bells and whistles of F1 TV but want to expand their coverage options.
Read our full ESPN Plus review.
How to watch F1 online from anywhere with a VPN
If you find yourself unable to watch Formula 1 action locally, you may need another way to watch the races. In that case, a VPN may come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to prevent your ISP from throttling your speed on race day by encrypting your traffic. It’s also a good idea if you’re traveling and connected to a Wi-Fi network and want to add an extra layer of privacy to your devices and login details.
A VPN allows you to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet, or laptop to access the game. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice ExpressVPN, make it very easy to do this.
It’s legal to use a VPN to watch or stream sports in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK, and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming from. You’ll want to make sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service can terminate the account of anyone it sees as circumventing properly enforced blackout restrictions.
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How to live stream the Azerbaijan GP in the UK
F1 in the UK is broadcast on Sky Sports and Channel 4 — Sky Sports will show the races, practice laps and qualifying, while free-to-air Channel 4 will air highlights after the day’s action has taken place. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package you can stream the race via the app, but those without cable can watch Sky TV with unlimited Sky Sports with a Now TV membership.
People in the UK will need Sky Sports to watch the Formula 1 races in 2024. If you subscribe to Sky, you can get the Complete Sports package for £27 to watch the races.
Those who have cut the cord can also opt for the £35 per month subscription package on Now TV and get unlimited Sky Sports.
Livestream the GP of Azerbaijan in Canada
Canadian F1 fans can watch every GP this season, including this race, on TSN and its streaming service TSN Plus. Existing TSN cable subscribers can watch for free using their TV provider credentials.
TSN Plus is a direct streaming service that costs CA$8 per month and also offers coverage of PGA Tour Live golf, NFL games, NASCAR, and the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments.
Live stream the GP of Azerbaijan in Australia
The Azerbaijan GP can be watched Down Under on Fox Sports via Foxtel. If you are not a Fox subscriber, you can subscribe to the streaming service Kayo Sports.
A Kayo Sports subscription starts at AU$25 per month and allows you to stream on one screen, while the Premium subscription costs AU$35 per month for simultaneous viewing on up to three devices.
This service gives you access to a wide range of sports including F1, NRL, NFL, NHL and MLB and there are no contractual obligations.
Are you a new customer? Then you can benefit even more from a free one-week trial period at Kayo Sports.
When, where and what time are the races?
Races are usually held on Sundays and are usually two weeks apart. Here is the full schedule.
F1 2024 schedule
| Date | Race | Time |
|---|---|---|
| March 2nd | Bahrain GP | 10:00 AM ET |
| March 9 | Saudi Arabia GP | 12:00 PM ET |
| March 24 | Australian GP | 12:00 AM ET |
| April 7th | Japanese GP | 01:00 AM ET |
| April 21st | Chinese GP | 03:00 AM ET |
| May 5th | Miami GP | 4:00 PM ET |
| May 19 | GP of Romagna | 09:00 AM ET |
| May 26 | Monaco GP | 09:00 AM ET |
| June 9 | Canadian GP | 2:00 PM ET |
| June 23 | Spanish GP | 09:00 AM ET |
| June 30 | Austrian GP | 09:00 AM ET |
| July 7 | British GP | 10:00 AM ET |
| July 21 | Hungarian GP | 09:00 AM ET |
| July 28 | Belgian GP | 09:00 AM ET |
| August 25 | Dutch GP | 09:00 AM ET |
| September 1st | Italian GP | 09:00 AM ET |
| September 15 | GP of Azerbaijan | 07:00 AM ET |
| September 22 | Singapore GP | 08:00 AM ET |
| Oct 20 | United States GP | 3:00 PM ET |
| Oct 27 | Mexican GP | 4:00 PM ET |
| November 3 | Brazilian GP | 12:00 PM ET |
| November 24 | Las Vegas GP | 01:00 AM ET |
| December 1st | Qatar GP | 12:00 PM ET |
| December 8th | Abu Dhabi GP | 08:00 AM ET |
Quick Tips for Streaming the Races Using a VPN
- Depending on four variables (your internet service provider, browser, video streaming provider, and VPN), your experience and success with streaming F1 races can vary.
- If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try the ‘Search by city or country’ option.
- If you’re having issues with gameplay after enabling your VPN and setting it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log in to your streaming service subscription account and make sure that the address registered to the account is one in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address stored with your account. Second, some smart TVs, like Roku, don’t have VPN apps that you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll need to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that every device on the Wi-Fi network will now appear in the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main sites for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after installing a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to the email address stored for your smart TV. This is where a VPN on your router also helps, as both devices appear to be in the correct location.
- And remember that browsers can often reveal your location, despite using a VPN. So make sure you use a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We usually recommend Brave.
