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Live Television Broadcast: What Time and Platform is the Qualifying Round for the 6 PM Austin Event Available for Free Viewing and Streaming?

In Austin today, the third practice session and qualifying for the race in the USA are set to take place. Seeking to secure pole position, viewers can catch the action unfold on television and live streams. Here's a rundown of all possible live broadcasts for your viewing convenience.

Live Broadcast: Qualifying Session for 6 PM Austin Race Available on Free TV and Streaming...
Live Broadcast: Qualifying Session for 6 PM Austin Race Available on Free TV and Streaming Platforms

Live Television Broadcast: What Time and Platform is the Qualifying Round for the 6 PM Austin Event Available for Free Viewing and Streaming?

The World Endurance Championship (WEC) is gearing up for an action-packed weekend at the Circuit of the Americas, with qualifying sessions set to determine the starting grid for tomorrow's 6-hour race.

The current WEC Championship standings are as follows: Ferrari leads with 175 points, followed by Cadillac with 120 points, Porsche with 111 points, Toyota with 95 points, BMW with 74 points, Alpine with 58 points, Peugeot with 28 points, and Aston Martin with 2 points. The battle for supremacy in the LMGT3 class is set to be intense, with bonus points for pole position still up for grabs.

The qualifying session for the LMGT3 class begins at 22:00, lasting for 12 minutes. The Hypercar class will follow suit, taking to the track at 22:40 for their qualifying session. The Hyperpole for the top 10 drivers in the LMGT3 class will follow the qualifying session, and the Hyperpole showdown for the first starting position in the Hypercar class begins at 23:00.

For those unable to attend the event in person, there are numerous options to catch the action live. The 3rd Free Practice can be watched on Motorsport-Magazin.com, Eurosport Player, Discovery+, and WEC-TV. The Hypercar and LMGT3 Qualifying, as well as the Hyperpole, will be broadcast on Eurosport Player, Discovery+, and WEC-TV.

In addition, the SVKR Racing stream channel will provide live coverage of the LMGT3 qualification and the Hyperpole of the WEC on Saturday evening in Europe, starting at 22:00 for LMGT3 qualification and 22:40 for Hyperpole qualification.

The Hyperpole will award an extra point in the World Manufacturers' Championship (WM) to the driver securing the pole position. Currently, Ferrari holds the bonus points for pole position, with a total of 65+1 points.

The Hypercar Qualifying and Hyperpole for the WEC will be a thrilling spectacle, with teams fighting for every fraction of a second to secure the best starting positions. Tune in to catch all the action!

Finally, the WEC Saturday, including the 6-hour race in Austin, can be live-streamed on Eurosport Player, Discovery+, and WEC-TV. Get ready for an exciting weekend of racing!

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