Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: TV program and session times
After a Bahrain Grand Prix dominated by Oscar Piastri, F1 continues its first triple-header of the 2025 season on the fast and fearsome Jeddah city circuit. Here's the full TV schedule so you don't miss a thing of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, which will also be broadcast free-to-air in its entirety on Canal+.
Formula 1 continues its first triple-header of the 2025 season with the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix this weekend at the Jeddah circuit. This fifth round of the championship promises to be particularly interesting in the context of a tight battle at the top of the standings.
The showdown at the top continues to intensify.
After Oscar Piastri’s dominant victory in Bahrain, the Australian finds himself just three points (74) behind his teammate Lando Norris (77), the championship leader. Max Verstappen is not far behind with 69 points, while George Russell remains in the race with 63 points. This close standing promises a weekend full of suspense.
Among the constructors, McLaren holds a comfortable lead (151 pts), ahead of Mercedes (93) solidly in second place and Red Bull (71), who will be looking to close the gap with the English team. The Woking team naturally arrives as the favorite on this demanding Jeddah track, where every point will matter to narrow or widen the gap.
Demanding weather conditions
As in Bahrain, the heat will be a formidable opponent. The weather conditions are expected to be hot and dry throughout the weekend. Even after sunset, when free practice 2, the qualifications, and the race will take place, temperatures will hover around 30°C.
Sunday’s race day could be particularly challenging, with forecasts predicting one of the hottest days of this early season. These extreme conditions will test not only the drivers but also the cars. Tire management, hydration, and physical endurance will be crucial.
Unencrypted broadcast on Canal+
Good news for French F1 fans, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will be broadcast in full and free-to-air on Canal+. The three practice sessions as well as the qualifying will be shown on Canal+ Sport, while the Sunday race will be broadcast on Canal+. Find all the program details and schedules below.
TV Schedule for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in France
| Séance | Date | Heure | Chaîne |
| Essais Libres 1 | Vendredi 18 avril | 15h30 – 16h30 | Canal+ Sport |
| Essais Libres 2 | Vendredi 18 avril | 19h00 – 20h00 | Canal+ Sport |
| Essais Libres 3 | Samedi 19 avril | 15h30 – 16h30 | Canal+ Sport |
| Qualifications | Samedi 19 avril | 19h00 – 20h00 | Canal+ Sport |
| La Grille | Dimanche 20 avril | 17h54 | Canal+ |
| Course | Dimanche 20 avril | 19h00 | Canal+ |
The TV Program for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Belgium
| Séance | Date | Heure | Chaîne |
| Qualifications | Samedi 19 avril | 19h00 – 20h00 | RTBF/Tipik |
| Warm Up | Dimanche 20 avril | 18h30 | RTBF/Tipik |
| Course | Dimanche 20 avril | 19h00 | RTBF/Tipik |
TV Schedule for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Switzerland
| Séance | Date | Heure | Chaîne |
| Qualifications | Samedi 19 avril | 18:55 | RTS 1 & 2 |
| Course | Dimanche 20 avril | 18:45 | RTS 1 & 2 |
