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Formula 1 Russian GP – Starting time, which channel and more

7:00 – After three triple headers, the 2020 Formula 1 season has entered somewhat calmer waters. After a week of rest, the Russian Grand Prix is ​​on the program this weekend. In this article you will find all the information about the race and where to watch the GP.

After two spectacular races on Italian soil, the Formula 1 bubble has traveled to Sochi. The Russian coastal town has been organizing a Grand Prix at the former Olympic park since 2014. The track is just right for Mercedes: in all editions a Silver Arrow crossed the line first. Current World Cup leader Lewis Hamilton has already triumphed four times, his teammates Nico Rosberg and Valtteri Bottas both won once. Will that hegemony come to an end this year?

In this article, we’ll bring you full knowledge of everything you need to know about the race, where to watch and stream Formula 1, and more.

When does the Russian Grand Prix take place?

Date: Sunday, September 27, 2020
Start Dutch time: 1.10 p.m.
Start local time: 2.10 p.m.

The Formula 1 Grand Prix of Russia starts on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 1.10 p.m. Dutch time. Due to the hour time difference with Sochi, the session times deviate from the usual timetable. In addition, the race starts one hour earlier than we are used to, local time.

Prior to the traditional Sunday afternoon event, the usual training schedule takes place. Two free practice sessions of one and a half hours will take place on Friday. The first free practice starts at 10.00 am Dutch time, 11.00 am local time. The second training session starts at 2 p.m. Dutch time. The sessions also start an hour earlier than we are used to on Saturdays. The last training starts at 11 am Dutch time. Qualifying starts at 2 p.m. Dutch time, 3 p.m. local time in Sochi.

How can I watch the Russian Grand Prix?

Transmitter: Ziggo Sport
Channel: 14 for Ziggo customers
Start of broadcast: 12 noon Dutch time
Start of the race: 1.10 p.m. Dutch time

Zender: RTL Germany
Channel: 47 for KPN and Telfort, channel 58 for Ziggo customers
Start of broadcast: 12 noon Dutch time

In the Netherlands, Formula 1 can be watched on television in two ways: via the commercial channel RTL Deutschland or via provider Ziggo. The German television broadcaster broadcasts the qualifying and the race of all Grands Prix live. Before the race, an extensive preview takes place from location. However, the live broadcast of the race is interrupted several times by advertisements. RTL Deutschland is available from almost all television providers in the Netherlands. KPN, Telfort and XS4ALL customers will find the channel on channel 47, with a Ziggo subscription you can watch it on channel 58. You can watch RTL Deutschland on channel 397 via T-Mobile Thuis, and Tele2 customers can find the channel on channel 223.

Do you prefer to watch Formula 1 with Dutch commentary? Then Ziggo is the only option. Customers of the provider can watch all qualifications and races for free via channel 14. Do you not have a subscription with this channel? Then you can close the Ziggo Sport Totaal payment module. Available to everyone, this package provides access to six additional sports channels, including the Racing channel. All free practices, qualifications and races of Formula 1 are broadcast here. You can also follow various other championships live on this channel, such as IndyCar, DTM and NASCAR. A subscription to Ziggo Sport Totaal costs 14.95 euros per month and is available from all providers.

The broadcast of the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Russia on Ziggo starts at 12 noon Dutch time. This is earlier than usual due to the earlier start time of the race, which is 1.10 pm Dutch time. Before the race is extensively previewed by presenter Rob Kamphues, permanent analyst Robert Doornbos and a few changing guests. The commentary on the F1 races is provided by Olav Mol and pit reporter Jack Plooij.

Can I stream the race?

Do you not have television nearby but still want to watch Formula 1? Then there are a few streaming services available to watch the action on your smartphone, tablet or PC. F1TV Pro is the official streaming service of Formula 1 and broadcasts live all training, qualifications and races. With the subscription you also get access to other features such as live timing, live driver tracker, on-board radios and onboard images of all drivers. Moreover, you can choose which commenter you want to listen to. An annual subscription to F1TV Pro costs 64.99 euros per year.

Another option is Ziggo Sport Go, Ziggo’s streaming service. This allows you to watch six extra sports channels, including the special Racing channel. All free practices, qualifications and races are broadcast live here. A subscription to Ziggo Sport Go costs 9.95 euros per month. This allows you to watch Formula 1 via your mobile, tablet or PC / laptop. The subscription works throughout Europe, so you can also look at the Dutch provider in other countries.

How many laps does the Russian Grand Prix have?

The Formula 1 GP of Russia on Sunday, September 27, 2020 is about 53 laps over the Sochi Autodrom. The circuit on the former Olympic park is 5.848 kilometers long. That brings the total race distance to 309,944 kilometers. The length of a Formula 1 race is always at least 305 kilometers (without interruptions). The lap in which this distance is completed is usually also the last lap of the race. An exception to the rule is the Grand Prix of Monaco: it has a length of ‘only’ 260 kilometers, making it the shortest race of the year in terms of distance.

Weather forecast Russian Grand Prix

A depression along the Turkish coastline is currently under development. However, the growth of this depression is rather slow. For the time being the rain will not come out and we will therefore have to deal with dry conditions this weekend. The wind turns south during the weekend, causing the temperature to rise further. Where the afternoon temperature is still around 26 degrees on Friday, this will be a few degrees higher on Sunday. This keeps it dry. The first significant precipitation only falls after the weekend and therefore after the race.

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