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Since we are now in March 2026 is located Formula 1 season officially in full swing.

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This year is historic: A comprehensive technical regulatory reform has taken place. smaller, more maneuverable cars introduced as well as a 50/50 split between electric drive and combustion engine.

Since you are in of Switzerland If you are located, you are in one of the best places to watch the races. to follow for free, since the public broadcaster SRG SSR which was recently able to secure its funding following a national referendum. This means that High-quality sports broadcasts remain freely accessible.


🏎️ Upcoming races: March & April 2026

The season began in Australia, and now the so-called „"Eastern Swing"“ next – with the first Sprint weekend of the year in China.

DateGrand PrixVenueRace Start (CET)
March 15Chinese Grand PrixShanghai08:00 AM
March 29Japanese Grand PrixSuzuka07:00 AM
April 12Bahrain Grand PrixSakhir17:00 PM
April 19Saudi Arabian Grand PrixJeddah7:00 PM

📺 Here's how you can watch Formula 1 for free in Switzerland

You can the Livestream and TV broadcast It can be accessed via the following official public broadcasters. These are: Available free of charge within Switzerland:

🇫🇷 French (RTS): RTS Sport – F1 Live

🇩🇪 German (SRF): SRF Sport – Live Center

🇮🇹 Italian (RSI): RSI Sport – Motori

A notice: If you are a mobile device I highly recommend using the apps Play RTS, SRF Sport or Play RSI to download in order to smoother streaming experience to obtain.


🔥 What makes 2026 special: The new era

The 2026 season It's unlike anything we've seen in the last ten years. These are the most important topics right now:

The Power Unit Revolution:
The complex The MGU-H system was discontinued.. The cars now rely heavily on one massive electric boost of 350 kW. Pay attention to the Energy management – Drivers could actually be on long straights deplete the battery power, before they reach the end.

Active aerodynamics:
For the first time, the cars have a „"Overtake Mode"“ instead of the traditional DRS. As well as Both front and rear wings They adjust their flaps to reduce drag on straightaways and generate more downforce in corners.

The entry of Cadillac and Audi:
The starting field has grown! Cadillac is the 11th team in the field. and competes with the experienced drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez on. At the same time, Audi officially takes over Sauber (based in Hinwil in Switzerland) and thus becomes practically the „"Home team"“ for you.

The fight for the World Championship:
After Lando Norris surprisingly became world champion with McLaren in 2025, want Max Verstappen and a revitalized Mercedes team led by George Russell They absolutely must win back the title under the new rules.


📍 This weekend: Chinese Grand Prix (sprint format)

Since China is Sprint weekend The schedule is particularly tight. All times are CET (Swiss Time):

  • Friday, March 13
  • Free practice 1 — 04:30
    Sprint Qualifying — 08:30
  • Saturday, March 14
  • Sprint race — 04:00
    Qualifying for the Grand Prix — 08:00
  • Sunday, March 15
  • Main race — 08:00
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