7:00 – The Formula 1 circus has been able to recover for a week from the ninth Grand Prix in eleven weeks. The batteries must now be recharged because the Russian round is scheduled for this weekend. In this article you will find all the information about the starting time, where you can watch the qualification for the Russian Grand Prix and more.
The tenth race of the 2020 F1 season will take place on Russian soil. The former Olympic park in Sochi, which hosted the 2014 Winter Olympics, has been transformed into a state-of-the-art semi-street circuit. Mercedes will confidently travel to the Black Sea, judging by their current form and the fact that they have won all the races at the Sochi Autodrom to date. Max Verstappen is looking for revenge after the two outings in Italy while teammate Alexander Albon hopes to build on his first podium finish.
What time does qualifying for the Russian Grand Prix start?
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2020
Start Dutch time: 2 p.m.
Start local time: 3:00 PM
The qualifying session for the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Russia at the Sochi Autodrom will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2020. The session in which the starting order is determined will start differently than usual at 2 pm Dutch time. This has to do with the hourly time difference between Europe and Russia. Local time, however, qualifying will start at 3:00 PM on the usual schedule.
A Formula 1 qualifying consists of three segments: Q1, Q2 and Q3. The first part lasts eighteen minutes. All drivers come into action to set the fastest possible time on the clocks. The five slowest riders will be eliminated and will determine the starting order for positions sixteen through twenty. After a short break, the clock is reset and the remaining riders start the second part. Q2 lasts fifteen minutes. Again the five slowest drivers are eliminated. Their times determine the starting order for positions eleven through fifteen. After a break of a few minutes, the top-10 can decide in twelve minutes who can take pole position and how the other positions will be divided.
In 2019, Ferrari F1 driver Charles Leclerc was unapproachable in qualifying for the Russian Grand Prix. The Monegask was no less than four tenths faster than Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton in Q3. Sebastian Vettel followed shortly behind in third. Max Verstappen recorded the fourth fastest time.
Where can I view the qualification?
Transmitter: Ziggo Sport
Channel: 14
Start of broadcast: 1.15 pm Dutch time
Zender: RTL Germany
Channel: 47 for KPN and Telfort customers, channel 58 for Ziggo
Start broadcast: 13:45 Dutch time
Formula 1 can be watched on television in the Netherlands in two ways: via Ziggo or via RTL Deutschland channel, which is included in the package with most providers. The German channel broadcasts the entire qualification live. The broadcast starts at 1.45 pm Dutch time and ends shortly after qualifying. RTL Deutschland can be viewed via channel 47 for customers of KPN, Telfort and XS4ALL. With a Ziggo subscription you can watch via channel 58. With T-Mobile Thuis you can watch the channel on channel 397, via Tele2 on channel 223.
Another option is Ziggo. This provider broadcasts the qualifying and races of Formula 1 live on channel 14. The broadcast of the qualifying starts at 1.15 pm. Presenter Rob Kamphues and analyst and former F1 driver Robert Doornbos look ahead to the upcoming session and discuss the most important topics from the world of Formula 1. The live broadcast of the qualifying will be commented by Olav Mol and pit reporter Jack Plooij. With the additional payment module Ziggo Sport Totaal you get access to six sports channels, including the Racing channel. Here you can also watch the free practices and other championships live. A subscription to Ziggo Sport Totaal costs 14.95 euros per month and can also be taken out by customers of other television providers.
Can I stream the qualification?
You can stream Formula 1 in two ways: via Ziggo Sport Go or via F1TV Pro. The latter option is the official streaming service of Formula 1. With a subscription, you can watch all training sessions, qualifications and races live on your smartphone, tablet or laptop. You also get access to additional features such as live timing, driver tracker, onboard cameras and on-board radio. You can also decide for yourself which commentator you want to listen to. The comments of Olav Mol are also available. A subscription to F1TV Pro costs 64.99 euros per year.
An alternative to F1TV Pro is Ziggo Sport Go. This streaming service from Ziggo offers you the opportunity to watch the Formula 1 training, qualifying and race live via your mobile, tablet or PC. This can be done through the special Racing channel, which also shows races from other championships. A subscription to Ziggo Sport Go costs 9.95 euros per month. The service is available to everyone, even if you are not a customer of this provider.
When can I watch the highlights?
After qualifying, the official YouTube channel will publish a video with the highlights. The most important moments are played in a video of five to ten minutes: incidents, highlights and the fastest laps of the top drivers. At the end, the result is completely passed. Later in the day, another video will follow with the reactions of the protagonists and an onboard round of the pole sitter.
The highlights of qualifying for the Grand Prix of Tuscany will be available on the official Formula 1 YouTube channel a few hours after the session ends. A five to ten minute video shows the highlights, incidents and fastest laps. . The full results will be discussed at the end. Later in the day, a video will follow with the reactions of the main drivers and an onboard lap from the pole sitter.
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