Formula E kicks off Season 8 on Friday, with the Diriyah E-Prix. A quick rundown of how to watch practice, qualifying & the opening races.
Season 8 of the ABB Formula E FIA World Championship kicks off this weekend in Saudi Arabia. The double-header at Diriyah will see the launch of the final year with the Gen2 car. The field is expected to be as competitive as ever. Mercedes are looking to retain their hold on the Driver’s and Constructor’s Titles. How will the new qualifying format shake up the running order? Are we in for some surprise names and teams in the points? Here’s a rundown of how to watch practice, qualifying, and the races.
The United States (all times in EST)
- Practice 1: Thursday 1/27 – 10 am on CBS Sports HQ, Formula E’s YouTube Channel, Formula E’s Website, or the Formula E App.
- Practice 2: Friday 1/28 – 5:25 am on CBS Sports HQ, Formula E’s YouTube Channel, Formula E’s Website, or the Formula E App.
- Qualifying Round 1: Friday 1/28 – 7:30 am on CBS Sports HQ.
- E-Prix Round 1: Friday 1/28 – 11:30 am on CBS Sports Network.
- Practice 3: Saturday 1/29 – 5:25 am on CBS Sports HQ, Formula E’s YouTube Channel, Formula E’s Website, or the Formula E App.
- Qualifying Round 2: Saturday 1/29 – 7:30 am on CBS Sports HQ.
- E-Prix Round 2: Saturday 1/29 – 11:30 am on CBS Sports Network.
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The UK (all times in GMT)
- Practice 1: Thursday 1/27 – 2:55 pm on Eurosport Player, Formula E’s YouTube Channel, Formula E’s Website, or the Formula E App.
- Practice 2: Friday 1/28 – 10:25 am on Eurosport Player, Formula E’s YouTube Channel, Formula E’s Website, or the Formula E App.
- Qualifying Round 1: Friday 1/28 – 12:30 pm on Channel 4 Sport’s YouTube Channel or Eurosport Player, or at 4:30 pm on Eurosport 2.
- E-Prix Round 1: Friday 1/28 – 4:30 pm on Channel 4 Sport’s YouTube Channel or Eurosport Player, or at 5:00 pm on Eurosport 2.
- Practice 3: Saturday 1/29 – 10:25 am on Eurosport Player, Formula E’s YouTube Channel, Formula E’s Website, or the Formula E App.
- Qualifying Round 2: Saturday 1/29 – 12:30 pm on Channel 4 Sport’s YouTube Channel or Eurosport Player.
- E-Prix Round 2: Saturday 1/29 – 4:30 pm on Channel 4 Sport’s YouTube Channel, Eurosport Player, or on Eurosport 2.
New cities, new drivers, new rules.
Same relentless attitude. This is Season 8. No Turning Back.
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— Formula E (@FIAFormulaE) January 24, 2022
The official website has TV listings and times for 186 different countries. To find how and when to watch in your local country check here. Season 7 saw record-breaking TV viewership from across the globe. As new race locations & drivers join the series, that trend should continue. Get ready for what should be a thrilling season 8!
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