When is Formula E’s Sanya E-Prix and how can I watch it?

Formula E returns this weekend for the second race in two weeks after Hong Kong hosted the 50th round of the all-electric championship earlier this month. 

The Formula E circus now heads to China for the first race in the country since season two, though this time it takes place at a new circuit in a different location, with Sanya playing host.

Five different drivers have claimed victory from the opening five races so far in 2018/19 with Briton’s Sam Bird currently heading the standings, though just seven points separating the top five in the championship. 

Season five has so far delivered plenty of excitement and typically unpredictable races. Will we see a sixth different race winner crowned in China? 

Here’s all the information you need to follow the Formula E Sanya E-Prix this weekend. 

When is the Formula E Sanya E-Prix?

The Sanya E-Prix will take place on Saturday March 23. Practice, qualifying and the race all take place on the same day. 

Where is the Sanya E-Prix taking place?

The Sanya E-Prix is being held in the southeastern city of Sanya in China. The all-new track is 2.236km long with 16 corners. The race is set to last 45 minutes plus one lap as per the new regulations for the 2018/19 season. 

What is the raceday schedule for the Sanya E-Prix? 

Times shown in both local (CST) and GMT (CST-8)

Free Practice 1: 0730-0815 / 2330-0015
Free Practice 2: 0935-1005 / 0135-0215
Qualifying: 1120-1225 / 0320-0425
Race: 1500-1600 / 0700-0800

Where can I watch the Sanya E-Prix in the UK?

LIVE FP1: 2315-0015 (BT Sport 1)
LIVE FP1: 2315-0023 (YouTube/Facebook)
LIVE FP2: 0130-0215 (BT Sport 1)
LIVE FP2: 0130-0215 (YouTube/Facebook)
LIVE Qualifying: 0300-0445 (BT Sport 1)
LIVE Qualifying: 0305-0435 (Eurosport 1)
LIVE Race: 0630-0830 (BT Sport 1)
LIVE Race: 0630-0830 (Eurosport 1)
LIVE Race: 0630-0830 (BBC Red Button/BBC Website)

FIA Formula E 2018-19 Season Calendar

1. Al Diriyah, Saudi Arabia - December 15 2018
2. Marrakesh, Morocco - January 12 2019
3. Santiago, Chile - January 26 2019
4. Mexico City, Mexico - February 16 2019
5. Hong Kong - March 10 2019
6. Sanya, China - March 23 2019
7. Rome, Italy - April 13 2019
8. Paris, France - April 27 2019
9. Monaco - May 11 2019
10. Berlin, Germany - May 25 2019
11. Bern, Switzerland - June 22 2019
12. New York, USA - July 13 2019
13. New York, USA - July 14 2019