F1 Russian GP qualifying: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, race schedule from Sochi circuit

LEWIS HAMILTON is looking to equal Michael Schumacher’s record 90 Formula 1 wins as the entertaining season continues in Russia. Two weeks on from mayhem at Mugello, the drivers will be looking for an altogether calmer afternoon after multiple races which have stunned fans. Hamilton will be licking his lips given Mercedes’ domination of the […]

LEWIS HAMILTON is looking to equal Michael Schumacher’s record 90 Formula 1 wins as the entertaining season continues in Russia.

Two weeks on from mayhem at Mugello, the drivers will be looking for an altogether calmer afternoon after multiple races which have stunned fans.

Hamilton will be licking his lips given Mercedes’ domination of the Russian circuit in recent years but teammate Valtteri Bottas will also be looking to challenge for his first win since the opening race in Austria.

When is Russian GP qualifying?

• Ahead of the main event on Sunday, the Grand Prix qualifying session will be held on Saturday, September 26.
• It will begin shortly after coverage starts at 10am BST.

Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?

You can catch every moment of drama across the race weekend on Sky Sports F1.

Coverage of the race will begin at 10.30am on Sunday, and the actual race begins at 12.10pm

If you’re not a Sky subscriber, grab a NOW TV pass from just £9.99 for a day or £25 for a month to stream on a number of devices.

Race weekend schedule

Friday, September 25

• Practice 1 – 9am to 10.30am
• Practice 2 – 1pm to 2.30pm

Saturday, September 26

• Practice 3 – 10am to 11am
• Qualifying – 1pm to 2pm

Sunday, September 27

• Race – 12.10pm