Stream the Russian Grand Prix live with ORF
Price: Free
Channels: ‘Live Streams’
ORF has the Austrian broadcasting rights for a number of Formula 1 races. The broadcast will be available for free, but it is in German.
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- Connect to a server location in Austria.
- Go to ORF and sign up.
- Enjoy the race!
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Live stream the Russian GP free online with RTBF
Price: Free
Channel: RTBF
RTBF picked up broadcasting rights for the race in Belgium and will offer a free stream of the practice runs. Note: This stream is in French.
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- Connect to a server location in Belgium
- Visit the RTBF website
- Tune into the races live!
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Stream the 2021 Russian GP on ESPN 2
Price: 10 USD/month and up
Channels: ABC, ESPN, and ESPN 2
Whether you have a U.S. cable subscription or have cut the cord, ABC, ESPN, and ESPN 2 are a good way to tune into the races. ESPN Deportes, available as an add-on for Sling or Hulu, will provide a Spanish simulcast of select races. Check the official ESPN schedule for dates and times. Free trials are available on YouTube TV, Sling TV, and Hulu.
Most F1 races will air on ESPN 2 (including the 2021 Netherlands GP). Monaco and Britain GP will be broadcast live on the main ESPN channel, and Canada, U.S., and Mexico GP races (as well as the afternoon encore of Monaco GP) will be broadcast on ABC for free.
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- Connect to a server location in the U.S.
- Go to Sling TV Orange (10 USD/month and up), Hulu+Live TV (65 USD/month), or YouTube TV (65 USD/month) and use a free trial.
- Kick back and enjoy!
Notes: In order to get Sling TV’s free trial you must use the Sling TV app as opposed to signing up on the website. You may need a U.S. credit/debit card to subscribe to Sling TV and Hulu+Live TV.
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Live stream the official F1 TV Pro stream
Price: Varies
The official F1 TV Pro stream varies depending on your location. To watch:
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- Connect to a server location where F1 TV Pro is available.
- Head to the F1 site
- Tune in to the races!
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Watch the race on Sky Sports F1
Price: 22 GBP/month and up
Channels: Sky Sports F1
Sky Sports in the UK will broadcast Formula 1 in 2021 on the Sky Sports F1 channel. Check the official Sky Sports schedule to know when to tune in. However, specialized equipment is required to watch the TV broadcasts. You will also need to provide a valid postal code and a UK/Ireland credit or debit card.
If you already have a Sky subscription, you can stream its content online via Sky Go. With a VPN, you can watch Sky Go even when you’re traveling abroad.
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- Connect to a server location in the UK
- Head to Sky Go and log in
- Enjoy the races!
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Watch 2021 F1 highlights on Channel 4
Price: Free
Channel 4 will be broadcasting highlights from the races.
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- Visit Channel 4.
- Watch the highlights!
Watch Formula 1 highlights on YouTube
Check out the latest Formula 1 highlights, interviews, funny moments, and more on the official F1 YouTube channel.
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- Go to the Formula 1 YouTube channel
- Enjoy!
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Listen to F1 Grand Prix commentary live on BBC Sounds
Price: Free
BBC Sounds provides live audio commentary of the Formula 1 Grand Prix races.
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Russian GP time and venue
The 2021 Russian Grand Prix practice laps will start on September 24, 2021. The main race takes place over 53 laps of the 5.848-kilometre Sochi Autodrom in Sochi on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
F1 Drivers’ Championship standings
| Driver | Points |
| Max Verstappen | 226.5 |
| Lewis Hamilton | 221.5 |
| Valtteri Bottas | 141 |
| Lando Norris | 132 |
| Sergio Perez | 118 |
| Charles Leclerc | 104 |
| Carlos Sainz | 97.5 |
| Daniel Ricciardo | 83 |
| Pierre Gasly | 66 |
| Fernando Alonso | 50 |
| Esteban Ocon | 45 |
| Sebastian Vettel | 35 |
| Lance Stroll | 24 |
| Yuki Tsunoda | 18 |
| George Russell | 15 |
| Nicholas Latifi | 7 |
| Kimmi | 2 |
| Antonio Giovinazzi | 1 |
F1 Constructors’ Championship standings
| Team | Points |
| Mercedes | 362.5 |
| Red Bull | 344.5 |
| McLaren | 215 |
| Ferrari | 201.5 |
| Alpine Renault | 95 |
| Alphatauri Honda | 84 |
| Aston Martin | 59 |
| Williams | 22 |
| Alpha Romeo | 3 |
How to watch F1: 2021 FIA calendar
Here’s a 2021 F1 event breakdown courtesy of FIA. Check your streaming site of choice for times. Dates listed here may be subject to change.
| Date | Formula 1 Grand Prix | Venue |
| March 28, 2021 | Bahrain Grand Prix Winner: Lewis Hamilton | Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain |
| April 18, 2021 | Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Winner: Max Verstappen | Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, former home of the San Marino |
| May 2, 2021 | Portuguese Grand Prix Winner: Lewis Hamilton | Autodromo Internacional do Algarve |
| May 9, 2021 | Spanish Grand Prix Winner: Lewis Hamilton | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Montmeló, Spain |
| May 23, 2021 | Monaco Grand Prix Winner: Max Verstappen | Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco |
| June 6, 2021 | Azerbaijan Grand Prix Winner: Sergio Perez | Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan |
| June 20, 2021 | French Grand Prix Winner: Max Verstappen | Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France |
| June 27, 2021 | Styrian Grand Prix Winner: Max Verstappen | Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria |
| July 4, 2021 | Austrian Grand Prix Winner: Max Verstappen | Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria |
| July 18, 2021 | British Grand Prix Winner: Lewis Hamilton | Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, United Kingdom |
| August 1, 2021 | Hungarian Grand Prix Winner: Esteban Ocon | Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary |
| August 29, 2021 | Belgian Grand Prix Winner: Max Verstappen | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot, Belgium |
| September 5, 2021 | Dutch Grand Prix Winner: Max Verstappen | Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort, Netherlands |
| September 12, 2021 | Italian Grand Prix Winner: Daniel Ricciardo | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, Monza, Italy |
| September 26, 2021 | Russian Grand Prix | Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia |
| October 3, 2021 | Singapore Grand Prix | Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore |
| October 24, 2021 | United States Grand Prix | Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| October 31, 2021 | Mexico City Grand Prix | Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City, Mexico |
| November 7, 2021 | Brazil Grand Prix | Autódromo José Carlos Pace in Brazil |
| November 21, 2021 | Australian Grand Prix | Albert Park Circuit, Melbourne, Australia |
| December 5, 2021 | Saudi Arabian Grand Prix | Jeddah Street Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
| December 12, 2021 | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
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