Azerbaijan Grand Prix start time in UK, USA, Europe, and Australia: How and where to watch

The hype for the 51-lap race around the Baku City Circuit is huge all over the globe.

Azerbaijan Grand Prix start time in UK, USA, Europe, and Australia: How and where to watch

Azerbaijan GP (Via: Racingnews365)

The 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend has proven to be a huge success. Yesterday’s qualifying was a chaotic affair in which Charles Leclerc was once again, able to sparkle his magic. Fans from all over the world tuned in to get their fair share of entertainment and were not disappointed.

With the main 51-lap race just around the corner (3 pm local time), the fans are curious as to what time the event will start. The craze is high, especially after yesterday’s high-intensity qualifying session.

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Here is the list of times the race would get broadcast in certain parts of the world:

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LocationsStart time
1. United Kingdom (UK)12:00 pm (BST)
2. United States of America (USA)7: 00 am (EDT)
3. Europe1:00 pm (Central European time)
4. Australia9:00 pm (AEST)

The Baku City Circuit is well known for its unique track layout. From long straights to the tricky old castle section, the six-kilometer track has its fair share of challenges. Moreover, during the practice sessions, quite a few drivers had close calls with the barriers.

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc even rammed his car head-on into a certain part of the track. The same was also the case with Oliver Bearman who is filling in for the banned Kevin Magnussen in Baku.

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Where to watch the 51-lap Azerbaijan Grand Prix?

While the start time of the race is quite clear from the mentioned table, the streaming platforms for the event are different for the various continents/countries. In some, there is only one whereas in others, the race is accessible through multiple options.

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Europe: 

  • Austria – Servus TV / ORF
  • Belgium – RTBF / Telenet / Play Sports
  • Croatia – Sport Klub
  • Czech Republic – AMC
  • Denmark – TV3+ / TV3 Sport / Viaplay
  • Estonia: Viaplay
  • Finland – Viaplay 
  • France – Canal+
  • Germany – Sky 
  • Greece – ANT1 / ANT1+
  • Hungary – M4
  • Italy – Sky
  • Netherlands – Viaplay / Viaplay Xtra
  • Norway – V sport 1 / V sport + / Viaplay
  • Poland – Viaplay
  • Portugal – Sport TV
  • Spain – F1 DAZN
  • Sweden – Viaplay / V sport motor / TV 10
  • Switzerland – SRF / RSI / RTS
  • UK – Sky Sports F1

Americas: 

  • USA – ESPN / ESPN3
  • Canada – RDS / RDS2 / TSN / Noovo
  • Latin America – ESPN

Asia: 

  • China – CCTV / Shanghai TV / Guangdong Television Channel / Tencent
  • India – FanCode
  • Japan – Fuji TV / DAZN
  • Malaysia – beIN SPORTS
  • Indonesia- beIN SPORTS
  • Singapore – beIN SPORTS
  • Thailand – beIN SPORTS
  • Vietnam – K+

Oceania: 

  • Australia – Fox Sports / Foxtel / Kayo / Network Ten
  • New Zealand – Sky

Africa: 

  • Africa – SuperSport

Formula 1 has been on a massive upward trajectory in terms of fan following. The sport is in a period of boom and the races that have taken place so far this year have generated immense traction.

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The same is expected to be the case with the 51-lap Azerbaijan GP. Leclerc will start on the front row alongside McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and the event is surely going to be an extremely entertaining affair.