F1 streaming in the UK
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The iconic nighttime skyline of Marina Bay will provide the dramatic backdrop to what is expected to be a decisive battle between title rivals Lando Norris and Max Verstappen when the drivers compete on the Singapore GP street circuit on Sunday.
Verstappen will be determined to ease growing nerves over his title defence, with the Red Bull leader having not won a race since his triumph in Spain in June.
This break allowed his main rival Norris to reduce Verstappen’s lead at the top of the drivers’ championship to a seemingly vulnerable 59 points. The young British driver is on pole position for Sunday’s race.
The main race will take place on Sunday 22 September at 19:55 SGT local time, which is 12:55 BST in the UK, 7:55 ET and 4:55 PT in the US and Canada, and 21:55 AEST in Australia. It will be held on the Marina Bay Street Circuit, which spans the city-state’s Downtown Core and Kallang districts. The race will be held in the US on ESPN and ESPN Plus.
The entire race weekend, including practice sessions and qualifying, will be broadcast on ESPN’s TV and streaming networks in the US. Those who want to follow it all will need access to the ABC and ESPN news channels on cable TV or live TV streaming services, or the ESPN Plus streaming service. We’ve rounded up everything you need to know to stream today’s race and all the other F1 races this season.
Lando Norris finished fourth in last weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, one place ahead of his title rival Max Verstappen.
Livestream from the Singapore GP in the USA
Whether you have cable or not, ESPN’s standalone streaming service is ideal for casual Formula 1 fans and is a must-have accessory for fans. It costs $11 a month (or $110 a year) and currently ESPN has a deal with Formula 1 to broadcast 18 of 23 Grand Prix races this year. The catch is that ESPN Plus doesn’t always broadcast the free practice or qualifying laps, but rather sprint races and the Sprint Shootout.
If you’re an F1 fan who’s also looking for their Disney fix, the Disney Trio package (Hulu, Disney Plus and ESPN Plus) could be an even better deal. It’s great for fans who like to watch the parts of the race weekend that usually air on EPSN2 or ESPNews, and who want to catch the latest Marvel movies or Star Wars shows.
If you’re a diehard motorsports and Formula Series racing fan, ESPN Plus might not be for you, as it rarely covers F2, F3 or Porsche Supercar racing. That’s why ESPN Plus is ideal for casual fans who like to watch a race every now and then, 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 review of ESPN Plus.
How to watch Formula 1 online from anywhere with a VPN
If you can’t watch the Formula 1 action in person, you may need another way to watch the games, and that’s where a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on match day by encrypting your traffic. Plus, it’s a great idea if you’re on the go and connected to a WiFi network and want to add an extra layer of privacy to your devices and logins.
A VPN lets you virtually change your location on your phone, tablet, or laptop to gain access to the game. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice ExpressVPN, make this really easy.
Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in all countries where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a valid subscription to the service you’re streaming. You should make sure your VPN is set up correctly to avoid leaks: even when VPNs are legal, the streaming service may block the account of anyone it believes is bypassing correctly applied blocking restrictions.
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How to stream the Singapore GP live in the UK
Formula 1 in the UK is shown on Sky Sports and Channel 4. Sky Sports broadcasts the races, practice laps and qualifying, while free-to-air Channel 4 shows highlights after the day’s races. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the racing via the app. Cable users can watch Sky TV with unlimited Sky Sports via a Now TV membership.
Those living in the UK will need Sky Sports to watch F1 racing in 2024. If you subscribe to Sky, you can purchase the Complete Sports package for £27 to receive the races.
Cable avoiders can also opt for Now TV’s £35-a-month package and receive unlimited Sky Sports.
Livestream from the Singapore GP 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 using their TV provider’s data at no additional cost.
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.
Livestream from the Singapore GP in Australia
The Singapore GP can be watched Down Under on Fox Sports via Foxtel. If you are not a Fox subscriber, your best bet is to sign up 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.
The service gives you access to a wide range of sports including F1, NRL, NFL, NHL and MLB and there are no lock-in contracts.
And even better: As a new customer, you can try Kayo Sports for free for a week.
When, where and at what time do the races take place?
Races take place on Sundays, usually every two weeks. Here’s the full schedule.
F1 schedule 2024
| Date | Race | Time |
|---|---|---|
| March 2 | Bahrain GP | 10am ET |
| March 9 | Saudi Arabian GP | 12pm ET |
| 24 March | Australian GP | 12pm ET |
| 7 April | Japanese GP | 1 a.m. ET |
| 21.April | Chinese GP | 3 a.m. ET |
| May 5 | Miami GP | 4:00 p.m. ET |
| 19 May | Romagna GP | 9 a.m. ET |
| 26 May | Monaco GP | 9 a.m. ET |
| 9 June | Canadian GP | 2:00 p.m. ET |
| 23 June | GP Spain | 9 a.m. ET |
| 30 June | Austrian GP | 9 a.m. ET |
| July 7 | British GP | 10am ET |
| July 21 | Hungarian GP | 9 a.m. ET |
| July 28 | Belgian GP | 9 a.m. ET |
| 25.August | GP Netherlands | 9 a.m. ET |
| 1 September | Italian GP | 9 a.m. ET |
| 15 September | GP of Azerbaijan | 7 a.m. ET |
| 22 September | Singapore GP | 8 a.m. ET |
| 20 October | United States GP | 3:00 p.m. ET |
| 27 October | Mexican GP | 4:00 p.m. ET |
| 3 November | Brazilian GP | 12pm ET |
| 24 November | Grand Prix of Las Vegas | 1 a.m. ET |
| December 1 | Qatar GP | 12pm ET |
| December 8 | Abu Dhabi GP | 8 a.m. ET |
Quick tips for streaming the races with a VPN
- With four variables at play – your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN – your experience and success streaming F1 races may vary.
- If your desired location does not appear as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “Search by city or country” option.
- If you’re having trouble getting the game after turning on your VPN and setting it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try to quickly resolve the issue. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered to the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs – like Roku – don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll need to install the VPN on your router or whatever mobile hotspot you’re using (such as your phone) so that every device on its Wi-Fi network now shows up in the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend offer helpful instructions on their main page to quickly install 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 confirm a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. Again, having a VPN on your router is helpful here, as it will show both devices in the correct location.
- And remember that browsers can often reveal a location even when using a VPN, so make sure you use a browser that puts privacy first to log into your services. We usually recommend Brave.
