What time is the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2026? Start time and TV schedule

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Formula One returns to the Sepang International Circuit for the first time in nearly a decade this week for the Bahrain Grand Prix.

The race has been moved to the track, which played host to the Malaysian Grand Prix between 1999 and 2017, due to safety concerns relating to the Iran-US conflict.

Sweltering temperatures are expected for a race that will push drivers to their limit – both physically and mentally.

• Watch the Bahrain Grand Prix live on Sky Sports

Kimi Antonelli saw his lead chipped away at by Mercedes teammate George Russell last weekend but is still on course to become the youngest world champion in the history of the sport.

Antonelli will be desperate to bounce back this weekend – and UK fans can tune in for extensive coverage to see whether the Italian can do just that.

Radio Times brings you a full round-up of how to watch the Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 on TV and live stream.

The Bahrain Grand Prix takes place on Sunday 4 October 2026.

The race begins at 8am UK time.

All UK times and dates.

Friday 2 October

Live on Sky Sports F1 from 5am

• Practice 1 – 5:30am
• Practice 2 – 9am

Saturday 3 October

Live on Sky Sports F1 from 5:15am

• Practice 3– 5:30am
• Qualifying – 9am

Sunday 4 October

Live on Sky Sports F1 from 7am

• Race – 8am

How to watch the Bahrain Grand Prix on TV and live stream

The Bahrain Grand Prix will air live on Sky Sports F1 from 8am this Sunday.

All races will be shown live on Sky Sports F1 and Main Event throughout the season.

You can add Sky Sports channels from just £24 per month.

• Find out more about the best Sky packages

Existing Sky Sports customers can live stream the race via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices.

You can watch the Grand Prix with a NOW Day Membership for £14.99, or a Monthly Membership for £34.99, all without signing up to a contract.

NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via BT Sport.

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