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There's a bunch of extra F1 live stream action to enjoy this weekend thanks to this season's first sprint events. We can show you how to watch the Azerbaijan F1 sprints online for free from anywhere too. Usually, Saturday is reserved for qualifying, but on sprint weekends, that's handled on Friday instead (LeClerc grabbed pole), leaving Saturday free for a series of smaller races with points up for grabs. It's controversial, as some drivers hate it, but it's certainly more fun to watch than qualifying.
You can enjoy it all for free too, by taking advantage of free trials on streaming services in the US or by using a VPN to tune into a range of global services that are broadcasting the whole race weekend for free. We'll tell you where and when to watch all the sprints and the full race below. And if the sprints and full race are on a little early for you, there's also an extended highlight show running later each day that's a great option if you can avoid the result beforehand.
Watch a free Azerbaijan F1 Sprint live stream
This weekend's simplest option for a free F1 live stream is using a VPN to tune into one of the free European streams mentioned above. Sure, you're not getting English commentary, but the data at the side of the screen tells a strong story, and you could always use an online text commentary or radio coverage site to keep up on events happening behind the scenes. The live driver comms are usually in English too - who will feel Alonso's wrath this week?!
Our preferred option of all the best VPN providers is ExpressVPN, which comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee if you're unsatisfied.
If you insist on English commentary, you could always take advantage of Fubo's 7-day free trial in the US. If you're outside the US and want to try this option, you'll need a VPN. Or you could settle for the extended highlights from the UK later in the day, as detailed further down the page.
How to watch the Azerbaijan F1 live streams with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't have one.
- Install it on the device you're using to watch the race.
- Turn it on and set it to a country with a free live stream.
- Head over to ORF (Austria) | RTBF (Belgium) | RTL (Luxembourg).
- Watch on the live sections of the sites at the below times.
- Sprint shootout: Saturday, 4:30 a.m. ET / 10:30 a.m. BST / 11:30 a.m. CET
- Sprint: Saturday, 9:30 a.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. BST / 3:30 p.m. CET
- Full race: Sunday, 7 a.m. ET / 12 p.m. BST / 1 p.m. CET
Are there extended highlights later?
In the UK, Channel 4 has highlights on both Saturday and Sunday for the sprints and race full, respectively. On Saturday, there are 90 minutes of highlights from 7:50 p.m. BST. On Sunday, the extended highlights of the full race are at 5:30 p.m. BST. With Sunday's coverage of the event lasting two and a half hours - it really feels like the entire race in all honesty. You can tune in on the Channel 4 website online and use a VPN as outlined above to tune in from outside the UK.
How to watch F1 Sprint live stream in the US
ESPN carries coverage of Formula 1 racing throughout the season, and there's plenty of it left to enjoy too. If you don't already have access to the channel, there are a couple of cord-cutting options for you to consider. Sling TV's Orange tier is usually $40 a month, but a special offer now sees that first month's price slashed to just $20.
Fubo TV also has ESPN but is much more expensive at $74.99 a month. It's very packed though, and is a favorite amongst cord-cutting sports fans. Better yet, you can get a 7-day free trial, so enjoy the race for free and cancel your sub before the week is up if you don't want to keep it.
Note: Using VPNs is illegal in certain countries and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.