Formula 1: How to watch the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on TV and what to know

JEDDAH: Here’s a guide that tells you what you need to know about the Saudi Arabian F1 Grand Prix. It’s the fifth round of the 2025 Formula 1 season.
How to watch the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on TV
— In the US, ESPN.
— Other countries are listed here.
What is the Saudi Arabian GP schedule?
– Friday: First and second practice.
– Saturday: Third practice and qualifying.
– Sunday: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, 50 laps of the 6.2-kilometer (3.8-mile) Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
Where is the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix taking place?
The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is one of the newest venues on the F1 calendar after making its debut in 2021.

Hosting F1 is part of Saudi Arabia’s push to become a major player in global sports. Jeddah is fast for a street circuit and walls close to the track mean the slightest error brings heavy punishment.

It’s the second night race in a row after last week’s Bahrain Grand Prix. Max Verstappen is the only driver to win in Jeddah twice.

Lewis Hamilton and Sergio Perez have one win each.
What happened in the last race?
Oscar Piastri became the first driver to win two races this season with a dominant drive from pole position to victory. It was a dramatic race behind him as George Russell contended with electrical problems and held off Piastri’s teammate Lando Norris to take second.

Verstappen had problems with his Red Bull and placed sixth. Norris leads the 2025 driver standings by three points from Piastri.
What do I need to know about F1 so far?
Get caught up:
— Oscar Piastri cruises to win at Bahrain Grand Prix, with Lando Norris third
— Michael Schumacher’s signature on helmet worn by F1 champ Jackie Stewart at charity drive in Bahrain
— Lando Norris feels ‘nowhere near’ his best as Formula 1 title