The upcoming round of the Formula 1 season takes us to the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Saudi Arabia, where the third Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in the last 15 months will be held. In this article, we take a closer look at the upcoming race weekend, including the changes made to the circuit and what fans can expect from the event.
Where is the Saudi Arabian F1 Race held?
The highly anticipated 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, officially known as the Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, is set to take place on March 19th, 2023. This prestigious Formula One motor race will be held at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, located in the vibrant city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
As the world eagerly anticipates the race, preparations are already underway to ensure a seamless and successful event. The Jeddah Corniche Circuit, with its impressive layout and stunning sea views, has been designed to challenge the skills of the world’s top drivers while providing a spectacular experience for spectators.
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix promises to be a thrilling event, with teams and drivers from around the world competing for the coveted title. With its state-of-the-art facilities and world-class infrastructure, the Jeddah Corniche Circuit is sure to provide a fitting stage for this momentous occasion.
As the countdown to the race begins, excitement and anticipation continue to build. The eyes of the world will be on Jeddah as the finest drivers and teams battle it out in this ultimate test of speed, skill, and endurance.
When is the race?
On March 20th, 2023 at 3:55 am AEDT, the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia will host the Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2023. This highly anticipated event promises to be a thrilling display of skill and speed as the world’s top drivers compete for victory on this challenging track. As one of the newest additions to the Formula One calendar, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is quickly becoming a must-watch event for motorsport fans around the world. Stay tuned for more updates as the race weekend approaches.
See the complete time schedule below:
| Emilia Romagna | Date/Time (AEST) | TV Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Emilia Romagna Practice 1 | Live: Fri, 17 May, 9:00pm – 11:00pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Emilia Romagna Practice 2 | Live: Sat, 18 May, 12:45am – 2:25am | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Emilia Romagna Practice 3 | Live: Sat, 18 May, 8:15pm – 9:40pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Emilia Romagna Pit Lane Qualifying | Live: Sat, 18 May, 11:00pm – 11:55pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Emilia Romagna Qualifying | Live: Sat, 18 May, 11:55pm – 1:00am | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Emilia Romagna Pit Lane Qualifying | Live: Sun, 19 May, 1:00am – 2:00am | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Emilia Romagna Grand Prix | Live: Sun, 19 May, 10:55pm – 1:00am | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Emilia Romagna highlights | Mon, 20 May, 2:30am – 3:00am | Foxtel / Kayo |
How to stream the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix?
The Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabia is set to be another tight race to call, especially on the back of a huge amount of changes to car design and settings to ensure a more competitive, high-quality racing season.
Which streaming services will show the F1 GP?
Below is a complete list of sports streaming services that will show all the Formula 1 races in Australia, including the Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabia. If other providers provide the Formula 1 Grand Prix races further down the line, the below list will be updated.
| Provider | Formula 1 |
|---|---|
| Kayo Sports | Yes |
| Foxtel Now | Yes |
| Foxtel Now from Telstra | Yes |
| Kayo from Telstra | Yes |
| Optus Sports | No |
| Amazon | No |
| Stan Sport | No |
| Sports Flick | No |
| DAZN | No |
How to watch the Formula 1 season?
As Formula One journeys from country to country around the world, you can watch every race in any way that suits you. Many sport TV providers offer comprehensive coverage of F1 live.
Every single Formula One weekend will be broadcast on Fox Sports (Kayo/Foxtel) in Australia. There are several providers that will allow you to access Fox Sports on your home TV or compatible device. Discover how to access Fox Sports below.
Stream Formula One with Kayo
Kayo Sports streaming service gives you access to 14 dedicated sports channels including Fox Sports 506 – meaning you can watch every Formula One race live or on demand at a time that suits you. Kayo offer a 14 day free trial to new customers so you can check it out before committing to a plan. Kayo Sports is available for $25/month (basic plan) or $35/month (premium plan) after the free trial period ends.
Live stream Formula One with Foxtel
The Foxtel Now streaming service also offer Fox Sports 506, included in their Sports Pack – meaning you get access to F1 as well as everything else Fox Sports has to offer, including BeIN and ESPN. Foxtel Now also offer a 10 day free trial to new customers.
To get the Sports Pack ($29/month) you have to subscribe to the Essentials Pack first ($25/month), meaning after your free trial ends the total monthly fee is $53 per month.
Watch Formula One Grand Prix with Telstra
If you’re a Telstra customer, you can get fantastic deals for watching Formula One on both Kayo Sports and Foxtel Now. Telstra’s Kayo Offer gives a discount of $10 per month on either the basic or premium plan with Kayo Sports, providing great value for money. Telstra also offer a Foxtel Now offer which gives you the first month for free, meaning you only have to pay for the Sports Pack on top.
Both options are part of a 12-month contract – perfect for the entire F1 season.
Free to Air Formula One Highlights
Channel 10 offers free highlights of every single F1 race in the 2022 calendar, including the STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. The only race that isn’t shown is the Australian GP, which is broadcast live. This means that every Monday evening following the race on Sunday, one-hour shortened highlights of every race are free to watch.
F1 TV Australia
F1 TV is an official Formula One streaming channel that offers fans a close-up view of the F1 experience every weekend. From pit lane to interviews with drivers – and even radio comms that aren’t shown on TV – they offer excellent entertainment.
Although the live feature (F1 TV Pro) isn’t available via their streaming service in Australia, the service is packed with over 650 archived races, documentaries and more all available on demand. F1 TV is available for $4.49/month or $34.99 for the whole year.
F1 TV Plans
- F1 TV Monthly
- No Lock-in Contract
- Watch exclusive documentaries
- See 650+ historic races from the F1 archives
- $4.49/mth
- F1 TV Annually
- 12 Month Contract
- Watch exclusive documentaries
- See 650+ historic races from the F1 archives
- $34.99/365 days
F1 STC Saudi Arabian GP Race Preview
With an action-packed start to the season in Bahrain, all eyes turn to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. As questions continue over human rights off the track, there’s questions to answer on the track, too.
While last year’s second place Lewis Hamilton might be content with his podium finish in Bahrain, Red Bull have their work cut out with reigning champion Max Verstappen and teammate Sergio Perez both retiring in the first race of the season. Race one winner Charles Leclerc will be hoping his Ferrari can build on their excellent start to the season with another win in the Middle East.
With an exciting season just getting underway, technology changes in the cars making racing more competitive and concerns raised after a recent incident in Jeddah, you can’t miss it – not even the practice rounds.
