US CENTRAL & EASTERN TIME (CST / EST) MOTORSPORTS TV & STREAMING GUIDE
European motorsports outlets almost always publish session times in GMT, BST, or local track time—leaving American racing fans scrambling to convert start times on Sunday morning. This permanent reference guide translates every major Formula 1, NASCAR Cup Series, NTT IndyCar Series, MotoGP, and FIA WEC / IMSA broadcast window directly into US Central Time (CST/CDT) and US Eastern Time (EST/EDT).
1. Formula 1 Start Times by Region (Converted to CST & EST)
| Grand Prix Region | US Central Time (CST) | US Eastern Time (EST) | US Broadcast Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Grand Prix (Saturday Night) | 12:00 AM CST (Midnight) | 1:00 AM EST (Sun) | ESPN / F1 TV Pro |
| Qatar GP (Lusail Night Race) | 10:00 AM CST | 11:00 AM EST | ESPN / ESPN2 / F1 TV Pro |
| Abu Dhabi GP (Yas Marina Twilight) | 7:00 AM CST | 8:00 AM EST | ESPN / F1 TV Pro |
| European Rounds (Monza, Spa, Silverstone, Monaco) | 8:00 AM CDT | 9:00 AM EDT | ESPN / ABC / F1 TV Pro |
| Americas (Miami, Austin COTA, Mexico, Montreal) | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT | ABC / ESPN / F1 TV Pro |
2. NASCAR, IndyCar, MotoGP & IMSA US Streaming Matrix
- NASCAR Cup Series: Broadcasts split across FOX / FS1 (Daytona 500 through spring), Prime Video & TNT Sports (summer stretch), and NBC / USA Network / Peacock (late summer and Playoff Championship run). Standard Sunday green flags drop between 1:30 PM CST and 2:30 PM CST.
- NTT IndyCar Series: Every IndyCar race airs on network television via FOX (with practice and qualifying on FS1/FS2 and INDYCAR Live), giving open-wheel racing its largest US over-the-air footprint in decades.
- MotoGP World Championship: Saturday Tissot Sprints and Sunday Grand Prix races air live in the US on TruTV and Max (B/R Sports Add-On), plus full multi-cam feeds on MotoGP VideoPass.
- IMSA GTP & FIA WEC Hypercar: Every minute of the Rolex 24 at Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring, and Petit Le Mans streams flag-to-flag on Peacock in the US, while FIA WEC (including the 24 Hours of Le Mans) streams on Max / MotorTrend and the official FIA WEC TV app.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ How do I convert Formula 1 UK/European race times to US Central Time (CST)?
Standard European Formula 1 Grand Prix races start at 2:00 PM local track time (CEST), which is 7:00 AM US Central Time (CST/CDT) and 8:00 AM US Eastern Time (EST/EDT). Flyaway night races like Las Vegas start at Midnight CST (1:00 AM EST).
❓ Can I watch Formula 1 live in the US without cable TV?
Yes. F1 TV Pro ($11.99/month or $84.99/year in the US) streams every practice, Sprint Shootout, qualifying session, and Grand Prix live in 4K with onboard driver cameras and team radio, alongside ESPN+ on select weekends.