It was a tale of two teams in Round 1 of the 2022 F1 world championship.
First, the good: Ferrari looks like they may be in the title hunt this year, at least if the extremely early results are any indicator. With Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz finishing 1-2 at the Bahrain Grand Prix, Ferrari drivers finished on the top two steps of the podium for the first time since Singapore in 2019.
For Red Bull, Max Verstappen's title defense started with a giant thud, or rather, a sputter: With both Verstappen and Sergio Perez experiencing late-race DNFs due to fuel pump issues, the Bulls weren't exactly on the charge to kick off the F1 season.
Elsewhere, it was the first podium of the 2022 season for Lewis Hamilton, who navigated through the Red Bull failures to pick up third. New teammate George Russell finished in fourth, which certainly bodes well for Mercedes in their quest for another constructor's championship.
Hopefully, Saudi Arabia provides the same zaniness that the first race of the season provided.
MORE: Watch the Saudi Arabian Prix live with fuboTV (free trial)
What channel is the F1 race on today?
- Race: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
- Date: Sunday, March 27
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: ESPN+, 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 later earlier the season. 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, March 27
- Start time: 1 p.m. ET
The 1 p.m. ET start time for Sunday's race means the 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will start at 8 p.m. local time. Lights out will likely take place just after 1 p.m. ET. ESPN's pre-race show usually airs in the hour before the start of the race.
Below is the complete TV schedule for the weekend's F1 events at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. All times are Eastern.
| Date | Event | Time | TV channel |
| Friday, March 25 | Practice 1 | 10 a.m. | ESPN2 |
| Friday, March 25 | Practice 2 | 1 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Saturday, March 26 | Practice 3 | 10 a.m. | ESPN2 |
| Saturday, March 26 | Qualifying | 1 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Sunday, March 27 | Race | 1 p.m. | ESPN |
Formula 1 live stream for Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
For those who don't have a cable or satellite subscription, there are five major OTT TV streaming options that carry ESPN — fuboTV, Sling, Hulu, YouTubeTV and AT&T Now. Of the five, Hulu, fuboTV and YouTubeTV offer free-trial options.
Below are links to each.
- fuboTV (free trial)
- Sling TV
- Hulu (free trial)
- YouTubeTV (free trial)
- AT&T Now
For those who do have a cable or satellite subscription but are not in front of a TV, Formula 1 races in 2021 can be streamed live via phones, tablets and other devices on the ESPN app with authentication.
Formula 1 schedule 2022
In total, there are 22 scheduled events on the F1 docket for 2022, one race shy of tying the mark for longest F1 calendar.
The season starts in Bahrain on March 20, and ends with its 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 amidst 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 due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Here's the latest schedule (subject to change):
| Date | Race | Track | Start time (ET) | TV channel | Winner (Team) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 20 | Bahrain Grand Prix | Bahrain International Circuit | 11:00 a.m. | ESPN | Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) |
| March 27 | Saudi Arabian Grand Prix | Jeddah Street Circuit | 1 p.m. | ESPN | TBD |
| April 10 | Australian Grand Prix | Albert Park Circuit | 1 a.m. | ESPN | TBD |
| April 24 | Emilia Romagna Grand Prix | Imola Circuit | 9 a.m. | ESPN | TBD |
| May 8 | Miami Grand Prix | Miami International Autodrome | 2:30 p.m. | TBD | TBD |
| May 22 | Spanish Grand Prix | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | 9 a.m. | TBD | TBD |
| May 29 | Monaco Grand Prix | Circuit de Monaco | 9 a.m. | TBD | TBD |
| June 12 | Azerbaijan Grand Prix | Baku City Circuit | 7 a.m. | TBD | TBD |
| June 19 | Canadian Grand Prix | Circuit Gillies-Villeneuve | 2 p.m. | TBD | TBD |
| July 3 | British Grand Prix | Silverstone Circuit | 10 a.m. | TBD | TBD |
| July 10 | Austrian Grand Prix | Red Bull Ring | 9 a.m. | TBD | TBD |
| July 24 | French Grand Prix | Circuit Paul Ricard | 9 a.m. | TBD | TBD |
| July 31 | Hungarian Grand Prix | Hungaroring | 9 a.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Aug. 28 | Belgian Grand Prix | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 9 a.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Sept. 4 | Dutch Grand Prix | Circuit Zandvoort | 9 a.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Sept. 11 | Italian Grand Prix | Autodromo Nazionale Monza | 9 a.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Oct. 2 | Singapore Grand Prix | Marina Bay Street Circuit | 8 a.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Oct. 9 | Japanese Grand Prix | Suzuka International Racing Course | 1 a.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Oct. 23 | United States Grand Prix | Circuit of the Americas | 3 p.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Oct. 30 | Mexico City Grand Prix | Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez | 4 p.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Nov. 13 | Sao Paulo Grand Prix | Interlagos Circuit | 2 p.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Nov. 20 | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Yas Marina Circuit | 8 a.m. | TBD | TBD |
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 telecast of races. For those looking for the French 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 located 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 on Channel 10.