F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024: Start time, stream, TV, schedule as Hamilton and Verstappen race on Jeddah track

STRAP on your seatbelts F1 fans as the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is BACK – and there might not be many races left on the Jeddah circuit.

The popular Saudi track will be replaced by the Qiddiya Circuit, a “unique” purpose-built track that is set to have a Six Flags theme park run parallel next to it.

But for now, all eyes will be on Jeddah as Max Verstappen looks to continue his dominance of the sport following a win in the Bahrain opener.

The Red Bull racer finished 22 seconds ahead of second-placed Sergio Perez and 50 seconds faster than seventh-place Lewis Hamilton.

However, Hamilton’s last win came at the Saudi GP back in 2021, so he’ll be eager to make history repeat itself.

When is the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024?

• The F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 9.
• It is expected to get underway from 5pm GMT
• Jeddah Corniche Circuit is the official track for this huge race and it can host a staggering 150,000 fans over the three days.
• Sergio Perez won the 2023 edition while Max Verstappen stormed from 15th to second.

What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

• The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports F1.
• Subscription members of Sky Sports can stream the entire action on the Sky Go app or Sky Sports website.
• The race will also be available to NOW TV users via all mobile devices and tablets.

FULL race schedule

Thursday, March 7

• Practice One – 1:30pm
• Practice Two – 5pm

Friday, March 8

• Practice Three – 1:30pm
• Qualifying – 5pm

Saturday, March 9

• Race – 5pm

All times are in the GMT

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Current F1 driver standings:

1. Max Verstappen – Red Bull: 26 points
2. Sergio Perez – Red Bull: 18 points
3. Carlos Sainz – Ferrari: 15 points
4. Charles Leclerc – Ferrari: 12 points
5. George Russell – Mercedes: 10 points
6. Lando Norris – McLaren: 8 points
7. Lewis Hamilton – Mercedes: 6 points
8. Oscar Piastri – McLaren: 4 points
9. Fernando Alonso – Aston Martin: 2 points
10. Lance Stroll – Aston Martin: 1 point
11. Zhou Guanyu – Kick Sauber: 0 points
12. Kevin Magnussen – Haas: 0 points
13. Daniel Ricciardo – RB: 0 points
14. Yaki Tsunoda – RB: 0 points
15. Alex Albon – Williams: 0 points
16. Nico Hulkenberg – Haas: 0 points
17. Esteban Ocon – Alpine: 0 points
18. Pierre Gasly – Alpine: 0 points
19. Valtteri Bottas – Kick Sauber: 0 points
20. Logan Sargeant – Williams: 0 points

Source: Motorsport - thesun.co.uk