Saudi Arabian GP: When Is the Next F1 Race and Where to Watch It?

The 2022 F1 season has begun and the first race in Bahrain is over. Charles Leclerc won the season opener while his teammate Carlos Sainz finished behind him. Also, Lewis Hamilton joined the Ferrari boys on the podium after both Red Bull cars retired from the race. The F1 fans are now looking forward to the Saudi Arabian GP. And want to know the schedule and where to watch the entire event.

All the drivers and teams will return with their cars on the Jeddah Corniche Circuit for the second race of the season. The event will follow the traditional F1 format of two free practice sessions on Friday. Then there would be the last practice session on Saturday followed by the Qualifying session for the race. Finally, the main race will take place on Sunday, March 27.

Saudi Arabian GP Schedule

Friday, March 25

First Practice Session (60 minutes):
Saudi Arabia (Local Time) – 5:00 PM
United States – 10:00 AM
Canada – 10:00 AM
United Kingdom – 2:00 PM
Australia – 1:00 AM (+1 day)
Italy – 3:00 PM

Second Practice Session (60 minutes):
Saudi Arabia (Local Time) – 8:00 PM
United States – 1:00 PM
Canada – 1:00 PM
United Kingdom – 5:00 PM
Australia – 4:00 AM (+1 day)
Italy – 6:00 PM

Saturday, March 26

Third Practice Session (60 minutes):
Saudi Arabia (Local Time) – 5:00 PM
United States – 10:00 AM
Canada – 10:00 AM
United Kingdom – 2:00 PM
Australia – 1:00 AM (+1 day)
Italy – 3:00 PM

Qualifying (60 minutes):
Saudi Arabia (Local Time) – 8:00 PM
United States – 1:00 PM
Canada – 1:00 PM
United Kingdom – 5:00 PM
Australia – 4:00 AM (+1 day)
Italy – 6:00 PM

Sunday, March 27

Main Race (120 minutes):
Saudi Arabia (Local Time) – 8:00 PM
United States – 1:00 PM
Canada – 1:00 PM
United Kingdom – 5:00 PM
Australia – 4:00 AM (+1 day)
Italy – 6:00 PM

Where to watch the Jeddah F1 race?

The entire race weekend will be covered live in Jeddah. It would not only be broadcasted live on TV channels but also on streaming platforms. So F1 fans can also enjoy the race week on their mobile or PC through services like Sky Sports app, ESPN+ and Hotstar.

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Meanwhile, fans in the UK can just tune in to Sky Sports F1 for the live coverage of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. However, they might only get to see the Qualifying and the main race. Even fans in the UK can watch the event online through the Sky Sports app.

Can Ferrari win in Saudi Arabia?

The Italian constructors have a rich and successful history in Formula One. But in the past few years, they haven’t been able to dominate and had to satisfy with a mid-table finish. However, the Maranello base shocked Formula One world with their performance in the 2022 season.

Ferrari was impressive in both the pre-season testing in Barcelona and Bahrain. The Italian F1 team continued their impressive form even in the first race weekend. They were not only outstanding in the practice sessions but even in the qualifying. Moreover, on Sunday, the Reds finished 1-2 with Charles Leclerc on P1 and his teammate Carlos Sainz finishing P2. The Maranello base is leading in the constructor’s standings.

After their brilliant performance in Bahrain, Ferrari are the favorites to win the second race as well. The Jeddah Corniche Circuit consists of a lot of long straights and sweeping bends. Looking at Ferrari’s pace this season, there is a huge chance they will dominate in the Saudi Arabian GP too. The Ferrari power unit this season is something to look for; all cars with the Italian engine inside are showing some impressive performance.

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It would be fascinating to see whether the 2022 season favorites Ferrari can win the upcoming Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday.