Can Red Bull stay on top Down Under?
The Bulls have been on the charge once again to start the 2023 F1 world championship, with Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez taking home wins in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in Rounds 1 and 2, respectively.
Red Bull has had a bit of a charge from Fernando Alonso and Aston Martin, though: Alonso has finished on the third step of the podium twice in the last two races, with a catch. Alonso was penalized and removed from the Saudi Arabia podium, giving George Russell Mercedes' first podium appearance of 2023.
Last year, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc took the win in Australia, his second win in the first three races of the season. The Ferrari driver, though, would win just one more race the remainder of the season, and early returns this year haven't been overly promising for he and teammate Carlos Sainz as they fight for a world championship.
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Aussie, Aussie, Aussie. Here's how to catch this weekend's Australian Grand Prix:
What channel is the F1 race on today?
- Race: Australian Grand Prix
- Date: Sunday, March 2
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: ESPN+, Fubo
The ESPN family of networks will broadcast all 2023 F1 races in the United States using Sky Sports' broadcast, with select races airing on ABC. Viewers can also stream Formula 1 races live in the U.S. with Fubo, which offers a free trial.
ESPN Deportes is the exclusive Spanish-language home for all 2023 F1 races in the U.S.
What time does the F1 race start today?
- Date: Sunday, April 2
- Start time: 1 a.m. ET
The 1 a.m. ET start time for Sunday's race means the 2023 Australian Grand Prix is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. local time. Lights out will likely take place just after 1 a.m. ET. ESPN's prerace show typically airs in the hour before the start of the race.
Below is the complete TV schedule for the weekend's F1 events at the Australian Grand Prix. All times are Eastern.
| Date | Event | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, March 30 | Practice 1 | 9:30 p.m. | ESPNews |
| Friday, March 31 | Practice 2 | 1 a.m. | ESPN2 |
| Friday, March 31 | Practice 3 | 11:30 p.m. | ESPNews/ESPNU |
| Saturday, April 1 | Qualifying | 1 a.m. | ESPN |
| Sunday, April 2 | Race | 1 a.m. | ESPN |
Formula 1 live stream for Australian Grand Prix
For those who don't have a cable or satellite subscription, five major OTT (over the top) TV streaming services carry the ESPN networks — Fubo, Sling, Hulu, YouTubeTV and DirecTV Stream.
For those who do have a cable or satellite subscription but won't be in front of a TV, Formula 1 races in 2023 can be streamed live via phones, tablets and other devices on the ESPN app with authentication.
Formula 1 schedule 2023
The 2023 Formula 1 schedule heading into the first race of the season features 23 total races, with the season beginning on March 5 in Bahrain and ending in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 26.
This year, the United States expansion continues. F1 plans for three races on American soil, with the Las Vegas Grand Prix joining the United States and Miami races.
Here's the complete Sunday race schedule for 2023:
| Date | Race | Track | Start time (ET) | TV channel | Winner (Team) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 5 | Bahrain Grand Prix | Bahrain International Circuit | 10 a.m. | ESPN | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| March 19 | Saudi Arabian Grand Prix | Jeddah Street Circuit | 1 p.m. | ESPN | Sergio Perez (Red Bull) |
| April 2 | Australian Grand Prix | Albert Park Circuit | 1 a.m. | ESPN | TBD |
| April 30 | Azerbaijan Grand Prix | Baku City Circuit | 7 a.m. | TBD | TBD |
| May 7 | Miami Grand Prix | Miami International Autodrome | 2:30 p.m. | TBD | TBD |
| May 21 | Emilia Romagna Grand Prix | Imola Circuit | 9 a.m. | TBD | TBD |
| May 28 | Monaco Grand Prix | Circuit de Monaco | 9 a.m. | TBD | TBD |
| June 4 | Spanish Grand Prix | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | 9 a.m. | TBD | TBD |
| June 18 | Canadian Grand Prix | Circuit Gillies-Villenueve | 2 p.m. | TBD | TBD |
| July 2 | Austrian Grand Prix | Red Bull Ring | 9 a.m. | TBD | TBD |
| July 9 | British Grand Prix | Silverstone Circuit | 10 a.m. | TBD | TBD |
| July 23 | Hungarian Grand Prix | Hungaroring | 9 a.m. | TBD | TBD |
| July 30 | Belgian Grand Prix | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 9 a.m. | TBD | TBD |
| August 27 | Dutch Grand Prix | Circuit Zandvoort | 9 a.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Sept. 3 | Italian Grand Prix | Monza Circuit | 9 a.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Sept. 17 | Singapore Grand Prix | Marina Bay Street Circuit | 8 a.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Sept. 24 | Japanese Grand Prix | Suzuka International Racing Course | 1 a.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Oct. 8 | Qatar Grand Prix | Lusail International Circuit | 1 p.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Oct. 22 | United States Grand Prix | Circuit of the Americas | 3 p.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Oct. 29 | Mexico City Grand Prix | Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez | 4 p.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Nov. 5 | Sao Paulo Grand Prix | Interlagos Circuit | 12 p.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Nov. 18 | Las Vegas Grand Prix | Las Vegas Street Circuit | 1 p.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Nov. 26 | 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-language race telecast while RDS will have the French-language broadcast.
Races can also be streamed via TSN's streaming service, TSN Direct.