How can I watch the Portuguese GP? F1 timings and TV schedules

Formula 1's 2021 season continues this weekend at Portimao for the Portuguese Grand Prix.

The battle for this year's drivers' title looks to be finely poised with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen separated by just a single point.

After making its debut last year, Portimao features again, replacing China due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

When is the Portuguese Grand Prix? 

The 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix takes place on Sunday, May 2. Cars will take to the track on Friday for FP1 and FP2, with FP3 and qualifying taking place on the Saturday.

Where is the Portuguese Grand Prix taking place? 

The 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix is held at the Algarve International Circuit, commonly known as Portimao.

It is 4.653 km (2.891 mi) in length and consists of 15 corners.

Where can I watch the Portuguese Grand Prix? 

All 23 races this season are being shown exclusively live on Sky Sports F1, while extended highlights will be shown on Channel 4 later in the evening.

All times are BST (British Summer Time - UK Time)

Friday - April 30 

LIVE F1 PRACTICE 1 - (Sky Sports F1) - 1100

LIVE F1 PRACTICE 2 - (Sky Sports F1) - 1445

Saturday - May 1

LIVE F1 PRACTICE 3 - (Sky Sports F1) - 1145

LIVE F1 QUALIFYING - (Sky Sports F1) - 1400

F1 QUALIFYING HIGHLIGHTS - (Channel 4) - 1830

Ted's Qualifying Notebook (Sky Sports F1) - 2100

Sunday - May 2

LIVE F1 PORTUGUESE GRAND PRIX - Grand Prix Sunday (Sky Sports F1) - 1330

LIVE F1 PORTUGUESE GRAND PRIX - Race (Sky Sports F1) - 1500

LIVE F1 PORTUGUESE GRAND PRIX - Chequered Flag (Sky Sports F1) - 1700

LIVE F1 PORTUGUESE GRAND PRIX - Ted’s Notebook (Sky Sports F1) - 1800

F1 PORTUGUESE GRAND PRIX HIGHLIGHTS - (Channel 4) - 1930

How else can I follow the Portuguese Grand Prix? 

Besides TV coverage, Crash.net will be providing live text commentary of every practice, qualifying and race session in 2021.

Follow @CRASH_NET_F1 for the latest F1 news, analysis and paddock reaction. 

Recent Portimao F1 Winners:

2020: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

2021 F1 Calendar

Portuguese Grand Prix - May 2

Spanish Grand Prix - May 9

Monaco Grand Prix - May 23

Azerbaijan Grand Prix - June 6

Canadian Grand Prix - June 13

French Grand Prix - June 27

Austrian Grand Prix - July 4

British Grand Prix - July 18

Hungarian Grand Prix - August 1

Belgian Grand Prix - August 29

Dutch Grand Prix - September 5

Italian Grand Prix - September 12

Russian Grand Prix - September 26

Singapore Grand Prix - October 3

Japanese Grand Prix - October 10

United States Grand Prix - October 24

Mexican Grand Prix - October 31

Brazilian Grand Prix - November 7

Australian Grand Prix - November 21

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - December 5

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - December 12