This year’s Bahrain Grand Prix breaks from tradition, occurring on Saturday, March 2nd, at 10:00 am ET at the Bahrain International Circuit. The deviation from the usual schedule stems from Ramadan starting on Sunday, March 10th, prompting the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to be moved forward by a day, scheduled for Saturday night.
The alteration in the Bahrain Grand Prix date also ties into Formula 1 regulations, which mandate a minimum one-week gap between races. Consequently, the Bahrain season opener was rescheduled a week earlier, necessitating adjustments to accommodate this rule.
The event kicks off with two free practice sessions on Thursday, followed by another on Friday before the qualifying rounds.
Bahrain GP F1 Schedule:
Thursday, February 29th
| Session | Time |
| Practice 1: | 6:30am-7:30am ET |
| Practice 2: | 10:00 am-11:00 am ET |
Friday, March 1st
| Session | Time |
| Practice 3: | 7.30 pm-8:30 am ET |
| Qualifying: | 11:00 am-12:00 am ET |
Saturday, March 2nd
| Session | Time |
| Race: | 10:00 am ET |
Which TV channel shows F1 in the USA?
Formula 1 enthusiasts in the USA can catch all the live action on ESPN, ESPN2, or ABC throughout the season. Additionally, the races will be streamed live or on-demand via ESPN’s digital platform.
To ensure you don’t miss any of the thrilling moments, here’s the TV schedule for this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix:
Bahrain GP ESPN TV Schedule:
Thursday, February 29th
| Session/show | Time | Channel |
| Practice 1: | 6:25 am ET | ESPN2 |
| Practice 2: | 9:55 am ET | ESPN2 |
| F1 Show | 11:10 am ET | ESPN3 |
Friday, March 1st
| Session/show | Time | Channel |
| Practice 3: | 7.25 pm ET | ESPN2 |
| Qualifying: | 10:55 am ET | ESPN2 |
| Ted’s Qualifying Notebook: | 1:00 pm ET | ESPN3 |
Saturday, March 2nd
| Session/show | Time | Channel |
| Grand Prix Sunday | 8:30 am ET | ESPN |
| Race: | 9.55 am ET | ESPN |
| Checkered Flag: | 12:00 pm ET | ESPN3 |
| Ted’s Notebook: | 1:00 pm ET | ESPN3 |
| Race re-air | 8:00 pm ET | ESPNews |
What happened in last year’s Bahrain Grand Prix?
Max Verstappen secured a dominant victory from pole position for Red Bull, finishing nearly 12 seconds ahead of his teammate Sergio Perez.
Fernando Alonso showcased an impressive performance for Aston Martin, clinching the best-of-the-rest title, followed by Carlos Sainz for Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton for Mercedes.
Despite a promising start with a third-place qualification, Charles Leclerc’s race was marred by a mechanical failure, triggering a virtual safety car period.
Can I stream live F1 races in America?
Yes, viewers in the United States have options to stream live F1 races. They can subscribe to F1 TV or utilize ESPN’s digital platform with subscriptions available on f1tv.formula1.com and espn.com/watch, respectively. All sessions will be accessible on the ESPN app and available on demand.
