Formula 1 is enjoying a surge in popularity, highlighted by rising enthusiasm for tickets to race weekends – in an increasingly post-COVID world – and with bulging TV audiences across the globe.
Last season saw an average of 70.3 million fans tune in for every Grand Prix live on TV around the world, with that figure adjusted to 60.3m in like-for-like markets, a 13 per cent rise from 2020 and the highest average audience since 2013.
That all adds up to a cumulative total of 1.55 billion viewers across the season, fuelled by the spectacular title duel between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.
F1 bosses will hope for a similar level of drama – if that’s even possible – in 2022 to keep their audience captivated across the season.
Sky F1 will once again return as the exclusive broadcaster of live F1 races throughout the majority of the campaign, while Channel 4 is likely to show the British Grand Prix as it has done in recent seasons.
RadioTimes.com brings you all the details on how to watch F1 live on TV via Sky F1, plus full TV schedule and coverage details.
How to watch F1 on TV
Every Formula 1 race will be shown live on Sky Sports F1 and Main Event throughout the season.
Sky customers can add individual channels for just £18 per month or add the complete sports package to their deal for just £25 per month.
Watch F1 live stream
Existing Sky Sports customers can live stream the race via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices.
You can watch the Grand Prix with a NOW Day Membership for £9.99 or a Monthly Membership for £33.99, all without signing up to a contract.
NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via BT Sport.
F1 TV schedule
The next race is the Bahrain Grand Prix. Check out the latest TV schedule details below:
All UK time.
Friday 18th March
Time TBC on Sky Sports F1
Practice 1 – 12pm
Practice 2 – 3pm
Saturday 19th March
Time TBC on Sky Sports F1
Practice 3 – 12pm
Qualifying – 3pm
Sunday 20th March
Time TBC on Sky Sports F1
Race – 3pm
If you’re looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news.
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