What channel is Formula 1 on today? TV schedule, start time for 2022 French Grand Prix

Joe Rivera

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Back in the red. The Ferrari red, that is.

Scuderia Ferrari is back to its winning ways after an early-season "slump" — if you can call it that — that sparked questions over reliability issues and staying power throughout the season. Back-to-back wins by Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc have put Ferrari back into gear, and right back into the race.

Heading into France, there's still a gap to be made up. Max Verstappen holds the driver's championship lead over Leclerc (208 to 170), while Ferrari also has ground to make up to Red Bull in the constructor's standings (359 to 303). 

One race could do a lot to change those standings back in their favor. 

MORE: Watch the French Grand Prix live with fuboTV (get access now)

Vive la France. Here's what you need to know about this weekend's race at Circuit Paul Ricard:

What channel is the F1 race on today?

  • Race: French Grand Prix
  • Date: Sunday, July 24
  • TV channel: ESPN2
  • Live stream: fuboTV

The ESPN family of networks will broadcast all 2022 F1 races in the United States using Sky Sports' feed, with select races airing on ABC. You can also stream Formula 1 races live in the U.S. with fuboTV, which offers a free trial.

ESPN Deportes serves as the exclusive Spanish-language home for all 2022 F1 races in the U.S.

What time does the F1 race start today?

  • Date: Sunday, July 24
  • Start time: 9 a.m. ET

Sunday's 2022 French Grand Prix is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. local time. Lights out will likely take place just after 9 a.m. ET. ESPN's prerace show typically airs in the hour before the start of the race.

Below is the complete TV schedule for the weekend's F1 events at the French Grand Prix. All times are Eastern.

DateEventTime (ET)TV channel
Friday, July 22Practice 18 a.m.ESPNU
Friday, July 22Practice 211 a.m.ESPN2
Saturday, July 23Practice 37 a.m.ESPN2
Saturday, July 23Qualifying10 a.m.ESPN2
Sunday, July 24Race9 a.m.ESPN

Formula 1 live stream for French Grand Prix

For those who don't have a cable or satellite subscription, five major OTT TV streaming options carry the ESPN networks — fuboTV, Sling, Hulu, YouTubeTV and DirecTV Stream. 

For those who do have a cable or satellite subscription but won't be in front of a TV, Formula 1 races in 2022 can be streamed live via phones, tablets and other devices on the ESPN app with authentication.

Formula 1 schedule 2022

There are 22 scheduled events on the F1 docket for 2022, one race shy of tying the mark for longest F1 calendar.

The season started in Bahrain on March 20 and will end with the customary Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, although a bit earlier than usual, in November. If the schedule stands, this will be the earliest end of the Formula 1 season since it ended on Nov. 4 in 2013.

Returning to the 2022 F1 slate are the Canadian and Japanese Grand Prix, both of which were canceled in 2021 amid fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. 

The calendar also holds the maiden voyage for the Miami Grand Prix, the first of two races in the United States in 2022, with the customary United States GP taking place in October.

The Russian Grand Prix, originally scheduled for Sept. 25, was canceled because of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Here's the latest schedule (subject to change):

DateRaceTrackStart timeTV channelWinner (Team)
March 20Bahrain Grand PrixBahrain International Circuit11 a.m.ESPNCharles Leclerc (Ferrari)
March 27Saudi Arabian Grand PrixJeddah Street Circuit1 p.m.ESPNMax Verstappen (Red Bull)
April 10Australian Grand PrixAlbert Park Circuit1 a.m.ESPNCharles Leclerc (Ferrari)
April 24Emilia Romagna Grand PrixImola Circuit9 a.m.ESPNMax Verstappen (Red Bull)
May 8Miami Grand PrixMiami International Autodrome3:30 p.m.ABCMax Verstappen (Red Bull)
May 22Spanish Grand PrixCircuit de Barcelona-Catalunya9 a.m.ESPN2Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
May 29Monaco Grand PrixCircuit de Monaco9 a.m.ESPNSergio Perez (Red Bull)
June 12Azerbaijan Grand PrixBaku City Circuit7 a.m.ESPNMax Verstappen (Red Bull)
June 19Canadian Grand PrixCircuit Gillies-Villenueve2 p.m.ABCMax Verstappen (Red Bull)
July 3British Grand PrixSilverstone Circuit10 a.m.TBDCarlos Sainz (Ferrari)
July 10Austrian Grand PrixRed Bull Ring9 a.m.TBDCharles Leclerc (Ferrari)
July 24French Grand PrixCircuit Paul Ricard9 a.m.ESPNTBD
July 31Hungarian Grand PrixHungaroring9 a.m.TBDTBD
Aug. 28Belgian Grand PrixCircuit de Spa-Francorchamps9 a.m.TBDTBD
Sept. 4Dutch Grand PrixCircuit Zandvoort9 a.m.TBDTBD
Sept. 11Italian Grand PrixAutodromo Nazionale Monza9 a.m.TBDTBD
Oct. 2Singapore Grand PrixMarina Bay Street Circuit8 a.m.TBDTBD
Oct. 9Japanese Grand PrixSuzuka International Racing Course1 a.m.TBDTBD
Oct. 23United States Grand PrixCircuit of the Americas3 p.m.TBDTBD
Oct. 30Mexico City Grand PrixAutodromo Hermanos Rodriguez4 p.m.TBDTBD
Nov. 13Sao Paulo Grand PrixInterlagos Circuit2 p.m.TBDTBD
Nov. 20Abu Dhabi Grand PrixYas Marina Circuit8 a.m.TBDTBD

How to watch Formula 1 in Canada

  • TV channel: TSN (English); RDS (French)
  • Live stream: TSN Direct

For fans in Canada, TSN will carry the English-language telecast of races. For those looking for the French-language broadcast, RDS will have you covered.

Races can also be streamed via TSN's streaming service, TSN Direct.

How to watch Formula 1 in the United Kingdom

  • TV channel: Sky Sports F1
  • Live stream: NOW TV

Viewers in the United Kingdom can catch all F1 action on Sky Sports F1, the dedicated F1 channel. For viewers planning to live stream F1 in 2022, you can purchase a Sky Sports Pass on NOW TV.

How to watch Formula 1 in Australia

  • TV channel: Fox Sports; Channel 10
  • Live stream: Kayo

Fox Sports will carry all races in Australia, with Channel 10 broadcasting the Australian GP.

Joe Rivera