How to watch the Bahrain Grand Prix: Free, online, live stream and F1 TV

Verstappen during testing in Bahrain 2021 — Photo: © LAT Images

Bahrain Grand Prix

How to watch the Bahrain Grand Prix: Free, online, live stream and F1 TV

The Formula 1 season begins in Bahrain

Sam Hall

Wednesday 24 March 2021 14:45

The 2021 Formula 1 season will begin in Bahrain this coming weekend with Lewis Hamilton beginning his quest to win a record-breaking eighth world championship title.

Hamilton enters the new season tied with Michael Schumacher on seven world championship titles but success this year would place the Briton on a pedestal of his own.

However, Mercedes appeared to struggle in pre-season testing with the rear of the W12 looking particularly lively - Hamilton causing the red flags to fly on one occasion after beaching in the gravel.

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As Mercedes toiled, Red Bull showed ominous pace. Max Verstappen ended the three-day test fastest of all with new team-mate Sergio Perez also getting to grips with the RB16B.

Heading into the opening race of the year, the midfield will also make for interesting viewing with McLaren and AlphaTauri the pick of the bunch in testing.

WHEN IS THE BAHRAIN GP?

On Sunday in the United Kingdom, the clocks will move forward one hour changing from GMT to BST. Remember to make this change so you don't miss the action.

Practice One: 14:30 local time (11:30GMT, 07:30 EDT) Practice Two: 18:00 local time (15:00GMT, 11:00 EDT) Practice Three: 15:00 local time (12:00GMT, 08:00 EDT) Qualifying: 18:00 local time (15:00GMT, 11:00 EDT) Grand Prix: 18:00 local time (16:00BST, 11:00 EDT)

HOW CAN I WATCH THE BAHRAIN GP IN THE UK?

Every session of the weekend will be shown live on Sky Sports' dedicated F1 channel. Customers who subscribe to Sky Sports F1 can also watch all the action on the move thanks to the Sky Go app.

Alternatively, you can purchase a NOW TV Day Pass for just £9.99 to watch all of Sky Sports' coverage on your smart TV, mobile device, tablet or computer.

IS THE BAHRAIN GP ON CHANNEL 4?

No. Only the British Grand Prix is being shown in full on free-to-air television in the UK this year. Highlights of all other races will be shown in a 'prime-time' slot on C4.

HOW CAN I WATCH THE BAHRAIN GP IN THE USA?

ESPN will carry live coverage of every session from Sakhir to subscribing fans Stateside.

Friday practice sessions will be available on ESPNU whilst all the action from Saturday and Sunday will be broadcast on ESPN2.

Live streaming is available via the ESPN App.

HOW CAN I WATCH THE BAHRAIN GP IN AUSTRALIA?

All sessions from each weekend of the year will be broadcast live on subscription service Fox Sports or through its Kayo streaming service.

Channel 10 offers a free alternative, showing highlights of all 23 races as well as the Australian Grand Prix live. This can also be accessed by using the 10Play app.

HOW CAN I WATCH THE BAHRAIN GP IN CANADA?

Qualifying and the race will be aired live in English on subscription channel TSN, which pulls in coverage from Sky Sports in the UK. The TSN GO app allows fans in Canada to watch F1 on the move.

French-language coverage is available on RDS to subscribers, which will air qualifying and the race live. You can download RDS GO if you are out and about.

HOW CAN I WATCH THE BAHRAIN GP ON F1 TV PRO?

F1 TV Pro, with exclusive camera angles and live coverage of every session, is available to fans in multiple territories.

Check F1's official website to see if F1 TV Pro is available in your location. You will need to pay a fee to subscribe, rates vary depending on locations.

F1 TV Pro is available on most PC operating systems, as well as many mainstream tablet and mobile providers – for a list of all suitable devices, click here.

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