If the 2022 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix live stream is anything like the previous four races in Baku, we're in for a treat — because it's usually packed with incident. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc is on pole and you can watch it from anywhere if you know how.
So read on and we'll show you how to watch F1 live streams from anywhere with a VPN, potentially for FREE.
The F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix live stream starts at 12 p.m. BST / 7 a.m. ET / 4 a.m. PT today (Sunday, June 12).
► FREE LIVE STREAM — ServusTV (Austria)
► U.S. — ESPN via SlingTV
► U.K. — Sky Sports or Now
► Watch anywhere — Try ExpressVPN 100% risk free
Leclerc put in a superb final qualifying lap yesterday to take top spot on the grid for today's race, ahead of the Red Bull pair of Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen.
Carlos Sainz was fourth in the second Ferrari, while the Mercedes of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton will start fifth and seventh, sandwiching the Alphatauri of Pierre Gasly.
Don't expect that order to stay unchanged on the streets of Baku, though, because this race has seen more than its share of incidents in its short history. Drama is ever-present here, whether it's Sebastian Vettel rear-ending and then swerving into Lewis Hamilton in 2017, Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo colliding in 2018 or the Dutch driver suffering a tire blowout when leading in last year.
Leclerc will be hoping he doesn't get a dose of that bad luck today, particularly as he could become the first driver since 2001 to take four consecutive poles and fail to turn any of them into wins.
Unlike in Monaco last weekend, there's no sign of any rain, and indeed track temperatures are expected to be high. That could have a big effect on the way the race plays out, as none of the teams carried out long runs in these kind of conditions. As always, tire strategy will play a part.
We'll find out very soon what happens, with the race due to start at 7 a.m. ET / 12 p.m. BST today (Sunday, June 12).
There are multiple ways to watch — including some free options — so read on and we'll show you how to watch the F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix live stream.
And don't forget to check out our full 2022 F1 live streams hub for more information including the current standings and the full schedule.
FREE Azerbaijan Grand Prix live streams
How to watch the 2022 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix live stream for FREE
If you're lucky enough to live in Austria or Luxembourg then you can enjoy every second of the F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix live stream from Baku for FREE.
That's because the free-to-air ServusTV in Austria and RTL Zwee in Luxembourg will be showing every session of the Grand Prix.
But what if you're usually based in one of those countries but aren't at home for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix live stream? Maybe you're on holiday and don't want to spend money on pay TV in another country, when you'd usually be able to watch for free at home?
Don't worry — you can watch it via a VPN instead. To take Austria as an option, an Austrian who's currently outside of the country could tune into ServusTV for Azerbaijan Grand Prix coverage simply by signing up for a free account then using one of the best VPN services. Our favorite right now is ExpressVPN, but you'll find others in our best VPN services list.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, ExpressVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you're in the U.S. and want to view an Austrian service, you'd select Austria from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to ServusTV or another website and watch the race.
2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix live streams around the world
How to watch the F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix live stream in the US
The F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix live stream will be on ESPN, with coverage from Baku split across the various ESPN channels over the course of the three days.
ESPN is available through most cable packages as well as cable TV replacement services, including Sling TV, Fubo.TV, YouTube TV and Hulu with Live TV.
Our pick of these would be Sling TV: the Sling Orange package costs just $35 per month and comes with more than 30 channels including ESPN. Plus, right now Sling is offering $10 off the first month.
As well as being available through your cable service, you can also stream the action via the ESPN app, or on the Watch section of ESPN's website. However, you'll need to authenticate with your satellite, cable or live TV provider credentials to watch any sessions.
If you don't want to pay for live ESPN in some fashion or another, your best alternative is F1 TV Pro. This is F1's own official F1 live stream service, and as with ESPN's own coverage, it uses the feed from Sky Sports F1.
F1 TV Pro costs $10 per month or $80 for the season, which is much better value considering there are 22 races this year. Plus you also get Formula 2, Formula 3 and Porsche Supercup races, and F1's archive of classic Grands Prix.
And remember, if you're usually based in the U.S. but aren't there at the moment, you can still watch the services you already subscribe to via a VPN such as ExpressVPN — meaning you can view the F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix live stream from anywhere in the world.
How to watch the 2022 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix live stream in the UK
As usual, Sky Sports F1 will show the 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix live stream, and in up to 4K resolution, with the race itself starting at 12 p.m. on Sunday (June 12).
You'll need to be a Sky Sports subscriber to watch it: the Sky Sports F1 channel is available for £18 per month, and there are packages available that give you lots more channels for only a bit extra.
To follow it in ultra high-definition 4K, you'll need to pay a little more: you'll need a Sky Q set-top box or Sky Glass and a package that includes both Ultra HD and Sky Sports F1. In total, that'd come to at least £45 a month, plus a £20 one-off payment if you're not an existing subscriber.
A far cheaper option is to buy a Now Sports Pass. This will give you all 11 of the Sky Sports channels for a limited time, with pricing starting at £9.99 for a Day Pass and £33.99 for one month. There's no 4K available here, though.
Again, if you're usually based in the U.K. but are elsewhere at the moment, you can still watch the services you subscribe to by using one of the best VPN services.
How to watch the 2022 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix live stream in Canada
TSN has the Azerbaijan Grand Prix live stream in Canada in English, while RDS has coverage in French. F1 TV Pro also remains an option for fans.
All sessions are broadcast on TSN, and if you receive the network through your cable or satellite provider, you can use TSN Go by signing in with your TV service credentials. Cord-cutters will want to check out TSN Direct, which comes in day- and month-long passes for $8 or $20 CAD, respectively. The TSN app will allow you to live stream the race from your phone, streaming box or supported device.
Not actually in Canada at the moment? ExpressVPN and other VPN services can help you access the services you already subscribe to.
How to watch the 2022 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix live stream in Australia
Fox Sports has the rights to the F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix live stream in Australia, which means you can watch all the action from Baku online via Foxtel.
Kayo Sports is another option. This service offers new subscribers a 14-day free trial, while one-month subscriptions start at $25 — meaning you could sign up now and watch the Azerbaijan Grand Prix for free.
To use either of these services when you're elsewhere you'll also need one of the best VPN services to follow the action from your home country. We highly recommend ExpressVPN.
F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix — Starting grid
POS | DRIVER | CAR | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:41.359 |
2 | Sergio Perez | Red Bull | 1:41.641 |
3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:41.706 |
4 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari | 1:41.814 |
5 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:42.712 |
6 | Pierre Gasly | Alphatauri | 1:42.845 |
7 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 1:42.924 |
8 | Yuki Tsunoda | Alphatauri | 1:43.056 |
9 | Sebastian Vettel | Aston Martin | 1:43.091 |
10 | Fernando Alonso | Alpine | 1:43.173 |
11 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:43.398 |
12 | Daniel Ricciardo | McLaren | 1:43.574 |
13 | Esteban Ocon | Alpine | 1:43.585 |
14 | Zhou Guanyu | Alfa Romeo | 1:43.790 |
15 | Valtteri Bottas | Alfa Romeo | 1:44.444 |
16 | Kevin Magnussen | Haas | 1:44.643 |
17 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 1:44.719 |
18 | Nicholas Latifi | Williams | 1:45.367 |
19 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 1:45.371 |
20 | Mick Schumacher | Haas | 1:45.775 |
F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix schedule
2022 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix live stream: Practice, qualifying and race weekend schedule
The Baku Grand Prix weekend started yesterday (Friday, June 10) with practice 1 and practice 2. Practice 3 and qualifying were yesterday and the race is today (Sunday, June 12).
Friday, June 10
Practice 1
- 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. ET
- 4 a.m. – 5 a.m PT
- 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. BST
Practice 2
- 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. ET
- 7 a.m. – 8 a.m PT
- 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. BST
Saturday, June 11
Practice 3
- 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. ET
- 4 a.m. – 5 a.m PT
- 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. BST
Qualifying
- 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. ET
- 7 a.m. – 8 a.m PT
- 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. BST
Sunday, June 12
Azerbaijan Grand Prix from Baku
- 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. ET
- 4 a.m. – 6 a.m PT
- 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. BST
F1 2022 car and driver line-ups
Team | Driver 1 | Driver 2 |
|---|---|---|
Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | George Russell |
Alpine | Esteban Ocon | Fernando Alonso |
Haas | Kevin Magnussen | Mick Shumacher |
Red Bull | Max Verstappen | Sergio Perez |
McLaren | Lando Norris | Daniel Ricciardo |
Aston Martin | Lance Stroll | Sebastian Vettel |
Ferrari | Charles Leclerc | Carlos Sainz |
AlfaTauri | Pierre Gasly | Yuki Tsunoda |
Alfa Romeo | Valtteri Bottas | Zhou Guanyu |
Williams | Alex Albon | Nicholas Latifi |
