F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: Race start time UK, qualifying results and how can I watch F1 on TV?

Formula One makes the short hop from Bahrain to Saudi Arabia for the second race of the 2022 season.

Charles Leclerc was decisive in his performance last weekend, winning the first Grand Prix ahead of Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz.

Max Verstappen suffered a shock late retirement along with Red Bull colleague Sergio Perez in Bahrain, allowing Lewis Hamilton to swoop into third place.

Mercedes are adamant that such results will be few and far between, at least in the early weeks of the campaign, as they battle their underperforming car following the winter rule overhaul.

Here is everything you need to know for the weekend’s track action...

The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix takes place on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Jeddah Corniche Circuit hosts the second race of the season.

First practice is scheduled for a 2pm GMT start on Friday, March 25, 2022. The second hour of practice follows at 5pm.

On Saturday, third practice is scheduled to begin at 2pm with qualifying set for 5pm.

Lights out for the race is at 6pm on Sunday, March 27.

TV channel: Qualifying will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and F1, with coverage beginning on the latter at 4.30pm.

Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can watch qualifying via the Sky Go app.

Live blog: You can follow all the action via Standard Sport’s live blog.

Free highlights: Terrestrial viewers can watch as-it-happened highlights on Channel 4 from 10.30pm.

Pole position will be decided in qualifying on Saturday.

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