How to watch F1 Qatar Grand Prix today: Live stream for free
Max Verstappen of Red Bull is expected to seal the 2023 F1 championship in Qatar.
It would be his third championship in a row and further grow his burgeoning legacy.
But can he be stopped? Or at least delayed? McLaren have been Red Bull's closest competitors recently so Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri could be tipped as potential race winners in Qatar.
Mercedes would love nothing more than to spoil Verstappen's party...
This is a sprint race weekend, remember, so the schedule is slightly different to usual!
How to watch Qatar GP for free online
The Austrian broadcasters ORF or Servus have free Qatar Grand Prix coverage, which you can live stream on their of streaming platforms - ORF TVthek for ORF or Servus TV for Servus. Just bear in mind that the commentary will be in German, and you may need to create a free account in order to tune in.
Belgian broadcaster RTBF also has free coverage of the Qatar Grand Prix, only with French commentary. You can live stream RTBF on RTBF Auvio.
How to watch Qatar Grand Prix 2023 from anywhere
If you’re currently abroad or not in the same country as the TV streaming service you’re trying to use, you probably won’t be able to watch the Qatar Grand Prix because of geo-blocking, a technology that broadcasters use to restricts certain content to specific parts of the world. However, you can dodge geo-blocks by using a VPN, and ExpressVPN is one of the best.
ExpressVPN is an easy to use VPN that lets you change your IP address, making it look like you’re in a completely different country. It also encrypts your internet traffic to protect your privacy.
It’s compatible with most streaming devices including Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Xbox and PlayStation, and Android and Apple mobiles.
Qatar Grand Prix start times (UK)
Friday October 6
Practice - 2.30pm
Qualifying - 6pm
Saturday October 7
Sprint Shootout - 2pm
Sprint Race - 6.30pm
Sunday October 8
Qatar Grand Prix - 6pm
How to watch the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix on F1 TV
F1 TV is one of the best F1 streaming services, as it shows every single session and race of the season, including the Qatar Grand Prix. However, it’s not available everywhere, and the subscription price varies depending on your location.
To watch on F1 TV:
2. Connect to a server location where F1 TV is showing the Qatar Grand Prix
3. Head to the F1 site
4. Tune in to the Qatar Grand Prix
How to watch 2023 Qatar Grand Prix in the UK
Sky Sports F1 is showing every session of the Qatar Grand Prix in the UK. Channel 4 will also show the F1 Qatar GP highlights.
With a Sky Sports subscription, you’ll be able to stream the Qatar Grand Prix online via Sky Go, and if you’re not in the UK right now you can use ExpressVPN to get around any geo-blocks.
To watch the F1 on Sky (£22 per month):
2. Connect to a server location in the UK
3. Head to Sky Go and log in
4. Enjoy the action!
How to watch 2023 Qatar Grand Prix in the US without cable
F1 fans in the US can watch the Qatar Grand Prix on ESPN’s suite of channels, and you don’t need an expensive cable package to tune in.
To watch the F1 on ESPN:
2. Connect to a server location in the U.S.
3. ESPN channels are available through Sling TV Orange (from US$17.50/month); Hulu+Live TV (from US$69.99/month), or YouTube TV ($from $54.99/month)
4. Kick back and enjoy!
How to watch 2023 Qatar Grand Prix in Australia
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James was a sports journalist at Sky Sports for a decade covering everything from American sports, to football, to F1.
