Formula 1 Racing 2023: How to Watch and Livestream the Belgian GP Today

It’s the last race weekend before F1 takes its summer break, and Red Bull has yet to lose a race this season. Max Verstappen has won the last seven consecutive races, and has a comfortable lead in the Driver’s Championship, with teammate Sergio “Checo” Perez in second place. Top teams like Ferrari, Mercedes, McLaren and Aston Martin will be looking to end Red Bull’s winning streak and snag some crucial points in the standings.

While the top two positions may be set, there is plenty of room for shake-ups down the grid. Currently, Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso sits in third place, followed by Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton in fourth. Last weekend, Hamilton was able to close the gap between himself and Alonso to a mere six points and he will have his sights on moving into sole possession of third place in Belgium.

The Belgian Grand Prix will take place at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Stavelot, Belgium at 8:55 a.m. EST (5:55 a.m. PST) on ESPN and ESPN Plus.

The entire race weekend, including practice sessions and qualifying, will be shown in the US on ESPN’s family of TV networks. Those looking to follow all the drama will need access to ABC, ESPN, ESPN 2 and ESPNews to catch every second of the action.

No single provider has exclusive rights to the network, so there are plenty of ways to get ESPN and watch the races without cable. We’ve broken down everything you need to know in order to stream today’s race, and all the other F1 races this season.

Max Verstappen appears focused as he stares out of his white and gold racing helmet.

When, where and what time are the races?

Races are held on Sunday and are usually spaced two weeks apart. Here’s the entire schedule, all times ET.

F1 2023 schedule

Date Race Time
March 5 Bahrain GP 10 a.m. ET
March 19 Saudi Arabian GP 1 p.m. ET
April 2 Australian GP 1 a.m. ET
April 30 Azerbaijan GP 7 a.m. ET
May 7 Miami GP 3:30 p.m. ET
May 21 Romagna GP 9 a.m. ET
May 28 Monaco GP 9 a.m. ET
June 4 Spanish GP 9 a.m. ET
June 18 Canadian GP 2 p.m. ET
July 2 Austrian GP 9 a.m. ET
July 9 British GP 10 a.m. ET
July 23 Hungarian GP 9 a.m. ET
July 30 Belgian GP 9 a.m. ET
Aug. 27 Dutch GP 9 a.m. ET
Sept. 3 Italian GP 9 a.m. ET
Sept. 17 Singapore GP 8 a.m. ET
Sept. 24 Japanese GP 1 a.m. ET
Oct. 8 Qatar GP 1 p.m. ET
Oct. 22 United States GP 3 p.m. ET
Oct. 29 Mexican GP 4 p.m. ET
Nov. 5 Brazil GP 12 p.m. ET
Nov. 19 Las Vegas GP 1 a.m. ET
Nov. 26 Abu Dhabi GP 8 a.m ET

How to watch F1 online from anywhere using a VPN

If you find yourself unable to view the race locally, you may need a different way to watch the race — that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on race day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.

With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.

Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.

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Livestream F1 racing in the UK

F1 in the UK is shown on Sky Sports and Channel 4 — Sky Sports airs the races, while Channel 4 gets practice rounds and qualifying. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the game via its app, but cord-cutters will need to get the Sky Entertainment and Netflix package starting at 26 per month, plus an additional 20 per month to include Sky Sports.

Best options for streaming in the US without cable

Race weekends normally start on Friday with multiple practice runs and continue on Saturday with qualifying. The races themselves take place Sunday. ESPN typically airs practices and qualifying on a mix of ESPN 2 and ESPNews, while the races tend to air on ESPN. F1 events in North America often land on ABC.

Here are some of the best ways to catch the entire race weekend without cable.