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“The buzz for any of the events is the same – it’s a privilege. You’re not there to prove you can outdrive everybody. It’s important to understand those things, it’s competitive theatre.”

American F1 viewers can watch every race live on ESPN channels commercial-free from lights-out to checkered flag in 2023. The races are broadcast on ESPN, ESPN2 or ABC channels, with all practice sessions and qualifying – also shown live – moving around its channels (including ESPNU or ESPNews).

Sky Sports pundit Martin Brundle could hardly contain his shock as Red Bull's Max Verstappen seared past George Russell in Saudi Arabia, making the Mercedes 'look like an F2 car'

Max Verstappen saw his qualifying at Saudi Arabia Grand Prix end in disaster due to a mechanical problem - resulting in the two-time world champion starting 15th on the grid