How to watch the F1 2022 season on TV, mobile, in 4K UHD and for free
After the controversial conclusion to last season, there will be more eyes on this year’s than ever. Can Lewis Hamilton make up for the last lap disappointment or can Max Verstappen win the championship again to further cement his place in history.
Of course, there could even be a shock contender at the top, with several drivers switching teams and George Russell gaining a seat at Mercedes. It’s certainly going to be an interesting few months.
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So how can you watch it unfold? What races are on the calendar and will it all be broadcast in 4K UHD? Find out here.
When does the F1 2022 season start?
Testing for the F1 2022 season is well underway, with a final session planned for 10-12 March in Bahrain. The main race season will then kick-off fully on 18 March, with practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix leading into the first race itself on Sunday 20 March 2022.
Here are all the planned Grand Prix and their practice, qualifying and race weekends. Note, the Russian GP has been cancelled altogether following the country’s current invasion of Ukraine.
Bahrain: 18-20 March 2022Saudi Arabia: 25-27 March 2022Australia: 8-10 April 2022Italy (Emilia Romagna): 22-24 April 2022United States (Miami): 6-8 May 2022Spain: 20-22 May 2022Monaco: 27-29 May 2022Azerbaijan: 10-12 June 2022Canada: 17-19 June 2022Great Britain: 01-03 July 2022Austria: 08-10 July 2022France: 22-24 July 2022Hungary: 29-31 July 2022Belgium: 26-28 August 2022Netherlands: 02-04 September 2022Italy (Monza): 09-11 September 2022Singapore: 20-02 September/October 2022Japan: 07-09 October 2022United States (Austin): 21-23 October 2022Mexico: 28-30 October 2022Brazil: 11-13 November 2022Abu Dhabi: 18-20 November 2022
How to watch the F1 2022 season on TV in the UK
All races are broadcast live by Sky on the Sky F1 channel for Sky Sports subscribers. Practice and qualifying days too. That means that it will be available for Now customers with Sports membership, plus Sky Q and Sky Glass customers who also take a Sky Sports package.
To get 4K Ultra HD coverage, you will need a compatible Sky Q 1TB or 1TB UHD box., Sky Sports membership and an Ultra HD add-on. You’ll also need a 4K TV.
Sky Glass owners will need the “Sky Sports” and “Sky Ultra HDR and Dolby Atmos” add-ons to get 4K coverage.
There are currently unconfirmed reports that the new season will also be available with HDR (much like Premier League football).
You can check if your Sky Q box is HDR-enabled in our guide here.
How to watch the F1 2022 season on iPhone, iPad or Android in the UK
The Sky Sports F1 channel will be available to Now account holders with Sports membership. It will also be streamed live at no extra cost on the Sky Go app for Sky TV customers with a Sky Sports subscription.
How to watch the F1 2022 season for free in the UK
Channel 4 continues to hold the highlights rights for F1 2022 in the UK.
You will be able, therefore, to watch highlights packages of the qualifying sessions and races on Channel 4 and its All 4 streaming service after they have finished.
For example, the qualifying highlights for the Bahrain Grand Prix will start at 6.30pm on Saturday 19 March 2022. The race highlights will be shown at 8pm on Sunday 20 March.
How to watch the F1 2022 season in the US
The US TV rights for the F1 2022 season are shared between ESPN and ABC.
Races will therefore be shown on ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC in the States.
