Russian Grand Prix 2021: Start time, TV, live stream

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Russian Grand Prix 2021: Start time, TV, live stream
F1 returns to Sochi for Round 15 of the 2021 championship
The F1 championship drama was reignited with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen colliding last time out at the Italian Grand Prix.
The championship leader carries a three-place grid penalty into this weekend's Russian Grand Prix after being adjudged to be "predominantly to blame" for the incident.
Daniel Ricciardo put a season of pain behind him to take victory in a McLaren one-two.
Who will emerge on top in Sochi? Here are the all-important details for this weekend's action.
WHEN IS THE 2021 RUSSIAN GRAND PRIX?
FRIDAY - Practice One: 11:30 local time [09:30 BST, 04:30 EDT]
FRIDAY - Practice Two: 15:00 local time [13:00 BST, 08:00 EDT]
SATURDAY - Practice Three: 12:00 local time [10:00 BST, 05:00 EDT]
SATURDAY - Qualifying: 15:00 local time [13:00 BST, 08:00 EDT]
SUNDAY - Grand Prix: 15:00 local time [13:00 BST, 08:00 EDT]
WHERE CAN I WATCH THE 2021 RUSSIAN GP?
Every session of the weekend will be shown live on Sky Sports' dedicated F1 channel. Customers who subscribe to Sky Sports F1 can also watch all the action on the move thanks to the Sky Go app.
Alternatively, you can purchase a NOW TV Day Pass for just £9.99 to watch all of Sky Sports' coverage on your smart TV, mobile device, tablet or computer.
On Channel 4, only the British Grand Prix is being shown in full on free-to-air television in the UK this year. Highlights of all other races will be shown in a 'prime-time' slot on C4.
In the US, ESPN will carry live coverage of every session to subscribing fans Stateside.
Friday's practice sessions will be available on ESPNU whilst all the action from Saturday and Sunday will be broadcast on ESPN2.
Live streaming is available via the ESPN App.
In Australia, all sessions from each weekend of the year will be broadcast live on subscription service Fox Sports or through its Kayo streaming service.
Channel 10 offers a free alternative, showing highlights of all 23 races as well as the Australian Grand Prix live. This can also be accessed by using the 10Play app.
In Canada, qualifying and the race will be aired live in English on subscription channel TSN, which pulls in coverage from Sky Sports in the UK. The TSN GO app allows fans in Canada to watch F1 on the move.
French-language coverage is available on RDS to subscribers, which will air qualifying and the race live. You can download RDS GO if you are out and about.
HOW CAN I WATCH THE RUSSIAN GP ON F1 TV PRO?
Check F1's official website to see if F1 TV Pro is available in your location. You will need to pay a fee to subscribe, rates vary depending on locations.
F1 TV Pro is available on most PC operating systems, as well as many mainstream tablet and mobile providers – for a list of all suitable devices, click here.
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