F1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2026-Streaming Options and Dates

Formula One will feature splendid performances from the drivers throughout the season. The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix will take place on October 2, 2026, at the Sepang International Circuit. The race weekend will feature several sessions, including the main race in Formula One. The event will include three practice sessions, qualifying, and the race. Several notable drivers will aim to deliver strong performances on the track.

The Sepang International Circuit will test the drivers’ ability to adapt to the track. Each team will support its drivers, the backbone of the Formula One event.

Event Details for the Bahrain Grand Prix 2026

Formula 1’s Past Championship Contenders

George Russell finished first for the Mercedes team. He recorded a time of 1:38:02.143 and earned 25 points. He delivered consistent performances this season. Max Verstappen overtook his teammate Isack Hadjar and finished second in the previous race. Verstappen earned 18 points for the Red Bull Racing team. Hadjar earned a third-place finish for the Red Bull Racing team with 15 points.

Red Bull Racing is making a comeback this season to enhance its standing in the team rankings. Charles Leclerc and Kimi Antonelli finished fourth and fifth, respectively. Leclerc earned 12 points for Ferrari. Antonelli earned 10 points for Mercedes. Lewis Hamilton finished sixth for Ferrari and earned eight points. Arvid Lindblad and Esteban Ocon finished 7th and 8th, respectively. Lindblad earned six points for Racing Bulls, and Ocon secured four points for Haas F1 Team.

Oliver Bearman finished in ninth position with Haas F1 Team and earned two points. With Williams, Carlos Sainz finished in 10th place and earned one point. Nico Hulkenberg overtook Liam Lawson and finished 11th for the Audi team. Lawson finished 12th with no points. Oscar Piastri finished 13th for McLaren and earned zero points. Sergio Perez and Gabriel Bortoleto finished 14th and 15th for the Cadillac and the Audi team.

Franco Colapinto retired after colliding with his teammate in the previous race. Pierre Gasly retired after colliding with his Alpine teammate, Colapinto. Lando Norris also retired after being caught up in the incident. Alexander Albon retired after crashing into the wall and losing control of his car. Valtteri Bottas retired, while Fernando Alonso retired due to an isolated mechanical problem. Lance Stroll retired due to a separate mechanical breakdown. In the upcoming Formula One event, the teams will aim to overcome similar issues and improve their performances.   

F1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2026: Sepang International Circuit

• The Sepang International Circuit was opened in March 1999. It became one of the venues on the Formula One circuit. It hosted the Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix from 1999 until its final edition in 2017.
• This circuit features an iconic clockwise layout design, a slow hairpin corner, and several heavy-braking overtaking zones. The track also has significant elevation changes, including an uphill section and blind crests at several turns.

• Oscar Piastri finished in first place for McLaren last year at this circuit. He started from pole position and went on to win the race. This time, who will clinch the victory in the upcoming race?
• Oscar Piastri also recorded the fastest lap record at the circuit last year. He recorded a lap time of 1:35.140 on lap 36 with an average speed of 212 km/h at the Sepang International Circuit. Which drivers will claim victory at the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix?

Live Stream for the Bahrain Grand Prix 2026

In Australia, the F1 race will be available on Kayo Sports and Foxtel via Fox Sports. The Kayo Sports stream shows every practice, qualifying session, and the main race live at pace. Foxtel will air live coverage on Fox Sports.

Canal+ will air the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 in France. This platform will provide coverage of the practice sessions, qualifying, and the Grand Prix race.  It will also be available on other platforms, such as free-to-air television on C8.

Sky Sports F1 via Sky Go and NOW will air the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in the United Kingdom. The Sky Go streaming app is included with standard Sky Sports TV subscriptions. NOW also requires a subscription or a sports membership.

Apple TV will provide the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in the United States. An Apple TV+ subscription gives all practice sessions, the qualifying round, and the main race.

In South Africa, fans can watch the F1 event on SuperSport. Other options include DStv and the DStv stream, which require a subscription.

The FanCode app will stream the F1 race in India. In addition, TATA Play FanCode Sports will offer another live streaming option for this race.

Sky Deutschland will air the Formula One event in Germany. This platform will provide pay-TV live coverage of all practice sessions, qualifying, and the main race. In addition, RTL will air the race free-to-air, depending on its sublicensing agreements for the 2026 season.

Fans in Italy can stream the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix on Sky Sport F1 or Sky Sport Now. Sky Italia will also broadcast the F1 race live.

In New Zealand, the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix will be available on Sky Sport Now. Other options include F1 TV Pro, which will air on a top streaming service with live feeds.

In Spain, fans can watch the F1 race on DAZN, the Formula 1 streaming broadcaster. It covers every practice session, qualifying session, and the race live.

Fans can also watch the race live stream on bet365.com, where eligible users can access coverage on race day.

F1 Schedule for Bahrain Grand Prix 2026

October 02, 2026 (Friday)

October 03, 2026 (Saturday)

October 04, 2026 (Sunday)

Note – Kuala Lumpur is 8 hours ahead of UTC. Timetable subject to change.

F1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2026: Previews

George Russell

George Russell returned to winning form and finished first in the previous race. He delivered a dominant performance in practice. His strong practice session performance helped him take the lead in the main race. He earned another historic victory for Mercedes during the Formula One season. Max Verstappen closely challenged Russell during the main race.

He remains one of the elite drivers in the Formula One calendar. George Russell will aim to secure a win in the upcoming race.

Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen delivered a strong performance across practice, qualifying, and the main race. He finished second and earned 18 points with a strong team behind him. Verstappen narrowly missed out on victory. He made a strong recovery with Red Bull Racing under challenging and high-pressure street-circuit conditions.

Isack Hadjar delivered a strong qualifying performance and supported his teammate, Verstappen. Hadjar returned after recovering from a wrist injury and delivered an outstanding performance. He showed exceptional pace on medium and soft tires. Hadjar initially gave up some of his speed advantage but recovered to finish third in the main race.   Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar both delivered strong performances during the race weekend. Both drivers will aim to challenge for victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Lando Norris

Lando Norris delivered a strong performance during the race weekend. Norris retired on lap 35 in his most recent race. He showed strong pace early in the race before later struggling on the track. Norris retired after a collision involving Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly. Norris was involved in an unfortunate collision and retired from the race.

The incident forced Norris, Franco Colapinto, and Pierre Gasly to retire from the race. Lando Norris had aimed for a strong finish in the race. Norris will aim to improve his poor form and challenge for a strong result at the 2026 Malaysian Grand Prix.