The British Grand Prix holds a prominent place on the UK’s sporting calendar.
The British Grand Prix is one of the biggest events on the sporting calendar in the UK, and here is the F1 start time information from around the world for it.
In 1950, Silverstone had the honor of hosting the inaugural Formula 1 World Championship race. Despite undergoing several layout modifications over time, numerous iconic corners have endured at the circuit till present.
What time does the British Grand Prix start?
The start time for the British Grand Prix is set for 3pm local time on Sunday, July 7th, 2024. For viewers around the world, here are the corresponding times in different territories:
United States and Canada*: 8am Pacific Daylight Time, 9am Central Daylight Time, 10am Eastern
Mexico: 8am [Mexico City]
United Kingdom: 3pm
Central European Time**: 4pm
South Africa: 4pm
Gulf Standard Time: 6pm
India: 9.30pm
Indonesia*: 9pm [Western Indonesia Time]
China: 10pm
Singapore: 10pm
Malaysia: 10pm
Philippines: 10pm
Japan: 11pm
Australia*: 12am [Australian Eastern Standard Time] [Monday 8 July]
New Zealand: 1am [New Zealand Standard Time]
*Convert to check locally if you do not live in an area of this territory with these time zones.
Includes 30 countries and territories which are: Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain (excluding the Canary Islands), Sweden, Switzerland, and Vatican City.
How to watch the British Grand Prix on TV
Various countries and regions across the globe have secured their own broadcasting agreements with Formula 1, granting them the rights to air the British Grand Prix. Here is a compilation of selected locations where fans of F1 can tune in to watch the event, whether it be through subscription-based television or freely accessible channels.
Africa: SuperSport
Australia: Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo
Brazil: BandSports, TV Bandeirantes
Canada: RDS (French), TSN (English)
Central Asia: Setanta Sports
China: CCTV
France: Canal+
Germany: Sky Sport F1
India: FanCode
Italy: Sky Sport F1, TV8
Japan: DAZN, Fuji TV
Latin America (except Argentina and Mexico): ESPN
Malaysia: beIN Sports
Mexico: Fox Sports
Middle East and North Africa: beIN Sports
Netherlands: Viaplay
New Zealand: Sky Sport, Prime (highlights)
Pakistan: A Sports
Republic of Ireland: Sky Sports F1, Channel 4 UK
South Korea: Coupang
Spain: DAZN
United Kingdom: Sky Sports F1, Channel 4
United States: ESPN+, ESPN Deportes
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British Grand Prix live stream: How to watch online
In the UK, F1 enthusiasts can enjoy live streaming of the British Grand Prix via platforms like NOW and Sky Go.
F1 TV Pro is accessible globally in specific regions, providing unique offerings such as onboard cameras for all 20 cars, pre and post-race shows, and numerous additional features.
F1 TV Pro can be streamed live on Apple TV, Chromecast Generation 2 and newer, Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku. There are no ad breaks, and you can enjoy commentary in six languages.
Here is a list of all the territories where F1 TV Pro is available.
How long is the British Grand Prix?
With the exception of the Monaco Grand Prix, all races cover a distance of approximately 300km plus one lap, reaching a total close to 305km. Alternatively, races are restricted to a maximum duration of two hours, within a three-hour time frame.
The distance of 52 laps is equivalent to the length of the British Grand Prix.
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