Formula 1 speeds up in Barcelona this week for the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix. Max Verstappen still leads the drivers’ championship with 144 points, with Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez holding second place on 105 points. Last week’s Monaco Grand Prix saw Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso take second place, this time around, all eyes are likely to be on Alonso as he heads towards the site of his last F1 victory in 2013 , the Circuit de Catalunya, with a home race advantage (with Carlos Sainz Jr.).
Whether you’ve already logged a few miles as a Formula 1 fan, or this weekend’s race is your first time tuning into the action on the track, watching or streaming this popular that international game from the US can be a challenge. If you don’t want to you have to race to find the F1 Spanish Grand Prix on TV, we’ve got you covered. Here’s how to watch this week’s F1 races:
How to watch F1 Spanish Grand Prix 2023:
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Watch F1 on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN+
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Date: June 2-4, 2023
Grand Prix start time: 9 am ET on Sunday, June 4
Location: Circuit of Barcelona-Catalonia
TV: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN+
What channel is the F1 Spanish Grand Prix on?
The 2023 AWS Spanish Grand Prix will be broadcast live on ESPN and streamed live on ESPN+. So if you want to tune in to the main event and you already know you have ESPN or subscribe to ESPN+, then you’re off to the races (literally). If you’re not sure how to stream this weekend’s race, keep scrolling, we’ve got the answers for you.
This F1 season, all 23 championship races will be broadcast on ESPN platforms, with 18 of the 23 airings on ABC or ESPN and ESPN+, and the other five airings on ESPN2. So for cord cutters, we recommend a live TV streaming service like Hulu’s live TV bundle, which includes ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN+.
How to watch F1 in the USA:
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For watching F1 races, Hulu’s live TV tier is a solid option that isn’t too expensive. The streaming service’s live TV bundle gives you access to ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 (be sure to check your zip code to confirm eligibility). In addition, this bundle gives you a subscription to ESPN + so you can stream F1 races and practices there. You also get Disney+ and, of course, access to Hulu’s entire content library. Hulu’s live TV plans also include unlimited DVR storage, a hardware-free setup process and easy online cancellation.
$70 on Hulu
How to stream F1 for free from the US
Don’t want to face the race to find F1 coverage on ESPN platforms every Grand Prix? We have a hack for you. Residents of Luxembourg or Austria will be able to watch free F1 live streams of every Grand Prix in 2023 on free-to-air ServusTV and ORF. If you don’t live in either of those countries, you still can stream as you do with the help of a VPN.
A VPN (virtual private network) helps protect your data, can mask your IP address and is perhaps most popular because it is especially useful during streaming. If you are looking for a look Friends on Netflix (which left the US version of the streamer back in 2019) or tune in to this week’s F1 race without a cable package, a VPN can help you. Looking to try a VPN for the first time? This guide breaks down the best VPN options for each type of user.
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ExpressVPN, Endgadget’s top pick for the best streaming VPN, offers “internet without borders,” AKA, you can watch F1 on ServusTV or ORF through it, even from the comfort of your home on US. ExpressVPN’s added protection, speed and location range options make it an excellent choice for first-time VPN users looking to step up their streaming abilities. New users can save 35% when they sign up for a 12-month ExpressVPN subscription. Additionally, the service offers a 30-day money back guarantee.
$8 on ExpressVPN
Other ways to watch F1 AWS Spanish Grand Prix without cable:
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Stream F1 with ESPN+
ESPN+
This season you can stream 18 of the 23 F1 races live in English and Spanish with ESPN+. An ESPN+ subscription gives you access to exclusive ESPN+ content including live events, fantasy sports tools and premium ESPN+ articles. You can stream ESPN+ through an app on your smart TV, phone, tablet, computer and on ESPN.com.
$10 on ESPN
Where to watch Spanish Grand Prix practices?
F1 practices on Friday and Saturday will be televised on ESPN2. The F1 qualifying race this Saturday will be televised on ESPN. Sunday’s pre-race coverage will air on ESPN and stream live on ESPN+.
F1 Spanish Grand Prix Schedule:
Friday, June 2
Practice 1: 7.25AM (ESPN2)
Practice 2: 10.55AM (ESPN2)
Saturday, June 3
Practice 3: 6.25AM (ESPN2)
Qualifying: 9.55AM (ESPN)
Sunday, June 4
Grand Prix Sunday (pre-race): 7.30AM (ESPN, ESPN+)
Monaco Grand Prix: 8AM (ESPN, ESPN+)
F1 Spanish Grand Prix 2023 live updates:
Check back here throughout the weekend for live F1 AWS Spanish Grand Prix updates from Yahoo Sports.