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How to watch and stream the 2024 Dutch GP

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Max Verstappen, who is on an inglorious run of four races without a win, will be hoping the familiar surroundings of Zandvoort can prove to be an advantage as the drivers line up for tonight’s Dutch GP.

Verstappen has won the last three Dutch Grands Prix but his recent drought has allowed McLaren to move ahead of Red Bull in the Constructors’ Championship.

Last weekend at the Belgian GP, ​​Lewis Hamilton took the winners’ podium after team-mate George Russell was disqualified after the race for an underweight car. Verstappen’s fourth place in the final race means he goes into Sunday’s race with a 78-point lead over McLaren’s Lando Norris in the Drivers’ Championship with 10 races remaining.

The main race, which will take place on Sunday, August 25 at 14:55 Central European Time (CET), 13:55 British Standard Time (BST) in the UK, 08:55 Eastern Time (ET)/05:55 Pacific Time (PT) in the US and Canada and 22:55 Australian Standard Time (AEST) in Australia, will take place at Circuit Zandvoort in the Netherlands. The race will be broadcast in the US on ESPN & ESPN+ Home

The entire race weekend, including practice sessions and qualifying, will be broadcast in the U.S. on ESPN’s television and streaming networks. Those looking to follow it all will need access to the ABC and ESPN news channels on cable or live streaming services, or the ESPN Plus streaming service. We’ve outlined everything you need to know to stream tonight’s race and all the other F1 races this season.

Close-up of Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen wearing his helmet. Close-up of Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen wearing his helmet.

Max Verstappen has led the last three Dutch Grands Prix from start to finish.

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Live coverage of the Dutch Grand Prix in the USA

Whether you have cable or not, ESPN’s standalone streaming service is great for casual Formula 1 fans and a must-have for fanatics. It costs $11 per month (or $110 per year), and ESPN currently has a deal with F1 to show 18 of the 23 Grand Prix this year. The catch is that ESPN Plus doesn’t always air practice or qualifying sessions, but it does usually air sprint races and the Sprint Shootout.

If you’re an F1 fan who also wants to get their dose of Disney, the Disney trio bundle (Hulu, Disney Plus, and ESPN Plus) may be an even better buy. It’s a great option for fans who love watching the parts of the race weekend that usually air on EPSN2 or ESPNews, and who need the latest Marvel movies or Star Wars shows.

If you’re a die-hard fan of motorsports and Formula 1 racing, ESPN Plus may not be for you, given that it rarely covers F2, F3 or Porsche Supercar races. As such, ESPN Plus is ideal for casual fans who like to watch a race every now and then, or for superfans who don’t want or need all the extra bells and whistles of F1 TV but want to beef up their coverage options.

Read our full ESPN Plus review.

How to watch Formula 1 online from anywhere with a VPN

If you can’t watch the Formula 1 action locally, you may need another way to watch the games – that’s where a VPN comes in. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on match day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you’re travelling and connected to Wi-Fi and want to add an extra layer of privacy to your devices and logins.

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

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 legal subscription to the service you’re streaming. Make sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even if VPNs are legal, the streaming service can still terminate the account of anyone it believes circumvents properly applied blackout restrictions.

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How to watch the Dutch GP live in the UK

Formula 1 in the UK is shown on Sky Sports and Channel 4 – Sky Sports broadcasts the races, practice rounds and qualifying, while Channel 4 offers highlights after the day’s action. If you already have Sky Sports on your TV package, you can stream the race via the app, but those who’ve switched out of cable can watch Sky TV with unlimited Sky Sports as part of their Now TV membership.

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UK residents will need a Sky Sports subscription to watch the Formula 1 races in 2024. If they have a Sky subscription, they can buy the Complete Sports package for £27 to watch the races.

Those ditching cable TV can also opt for a £35-a-month package with Now TV and get unlimited access to Sky Sports channels.

Live coverage of the Dutch GP in Canada

Canadian F1 fans can watch every GP this season, including this race, on TSN and its streaming service TSN Plus. Current TSN cable subscribers can watch for free using their TV provider’s data.

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TSN Plus is a direct streaming service that costs $8 per month and also offers live coverage of the PGA Tour golf games, NFL games, NASCAR and four Grand Slam tennis tournaments.

Live coverage of the Dutch Grand Prix in Australia

The Dutch GP can be watched Down Under on Fox Sports via Foxtel. If you are not a Fox subscriber, your best option is to sign up to the Kayo Sports streaming service.

A Kayo Sports subscription costs from AUD 25 per month and allows streaming on one screen, while a Premium subscription costs AUD 35 per month and allows simultaneous viewing on up to three devices.

The service provides access to a wide range of sports including Formula 1, NRL, NFL, NHL and MLB, and does not involve any binding contracts.

Even better, if you are a new customer, you can take advantage of a one-week free trial of Kayo Sports.

When, where and what time are the races held?

Races are held on Sundays and are usually spread out over two weeks. Here’s the full schedule.

F1 2024 Schedule

Date Race Time
March 2nd Bahrain GP 10am EST
March 9 Saudi Arabia GP 12:00 EST
March 24 Australian GP 12:00 EST
April 7 Japanese GP 1 am eastern time
April 21 Chinese GP 3am eastern time
May 5 GP Miami 4:00 PM EST
May 19 GP Romagna 9am eastern time
May 26 Monaco GP 9am eastern time
June 9th Canadian GP 2:00 PM EST
June 23 Spanish GP 9am eastern time
June 30 Austrian GP 9am eastern time
July 7 British GP 10am EST
July 21 Hungarian GP 9am eastern time
July 28 Belgian GP 9am eastern time
August 25 Dutch GP 9am eastern time
September 1st Italian GP 9am eastern time
September 15th Azerbaijan GP 7am eastern time
September 22 Singapore GP 8am eastern time
October 20 United States GP 3:00 PM EST
October 27th Mexican GP 4:00 PM EST
November 3rd Brazilian GP 12:00 EST
November 24th Las Vegas Grand Prix 1 am eastern time
December 1st Qatar GP 12:00 EST
December 8th GP Abu Dhabi 8am eastern time

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