How to Watch F1 Bahrain Grand Prix: TV Channel, Live Stream, and Race Preview

The second race of the first triple-header of the 2025 Formula One season takes us to Sakhir, for the always-entertaining Bahrain Grand Prix. 

Reigning world champion Max Verstappen delivered a masterclass at the Japanese Grand Prix, claiming Pole and racing to the chequered flag ahead of the McLaren duo Lando Norris (Australia GP winner) and Oscar Piastri (China GP winner).

Verstappen’s win was massive for the Drivers’ Championship ranking, as it took him within a point of leader Norris — 62 points.

The Bahrain Grand Prix will undoubtedly have significant bearings in the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships. So, ahead of the Formula One weekend, we at SportsCasting have created a comprehensive guide for you, revealing how you can watch the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix, ticket info, historical data, and prediction.

Let’s begin!

How to Watch the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix

Watch the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix on TV in the UK

Fans in the UK will be able to watch all the action from Bahrain live on Sky Sports F1. The channel will cover all three practice sessions, the qualifying, and, of course, the Grand Prix itself on Sunday, April 13.

If you do not have access to Sky, you can catch the F1 action with a NOW Day or a Month pass.

Watch the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix Via Live Stream in the UK

Sky customers can watch all the sessions from the Bahrain Grand Prix via the Sky Sports app. The app allows individual driver onboards, making it super easy to follow your favourites.

Of course, official broadcasters, F1 TV, also operates in the UK. You can opt for F1 TV Access for £2.29 per month, while F1 TV Pro costs £5.99/month. The former offers limited live coverage, so we recommend the Pro plan for die-hard fans.

How to Watch the Bahrain Grand Prix in Other Countries

Fans in the United States can watch the first two Free Practices on ESPNU. Practice 3, Qualifying, and the Grand Prix itself will be shown on ESPN2. Formula1.com also lists ESPN Deportes as an official broadcaster for the US.

RDS, RDS 2, TSN, and Noovo are the official broadcasters for Canada.

Fox Sports, Foxtel, and Kayo are listed for Australia, while Indian fans can stream the race events via FanCode.

What is the Schedule for the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix?

The 2025 Bahrain GP will have three Free Practice sessions — two on Friday, April 11, and one on Saturday, April 12. Shortly after Free Practice 3, we will have the Qualifying, which will set the grid for Sunday’s (April 13) Grand Prix.

Refer to the table below to get the complete session times — in British and US time zones — for Formula One Race 4.

Bahrain Grand Prix Ticket Information

One of the most affordable races on the calendar, the 2025 Bahrain GP’s three-day passes started from just £140. Of course, so close to the race, the cheapest tickets are long gone, with ViaGOGO’s current offerings starting from £222 each.

Here is the latest info as of 10:00 GMT, April 10.

• Section Victory 2 (Row O): £222
• University Grandstand (Row P): £249
• Victory Grandstand: £278
• Victory Grandstand: £326
• Section University 3 (Row T): £329
• Victory Grandstand: £329
• Section University 2 (Row K): £342
• Section University 3 (Row B): £342
• University Grandstand (Row L): £342
• Main Grandstand (Row H): £343
• Beyon (Row J): £344
• Beyon (Row D): £353
• University Grandstand (Row S): £370
• Main Grandstand (Row H): £488
• Main Grandstand (Row A): £491
• Section Turn 1 (Row D): £603
• Section Turn 1 (Row R): £686
• University Grandstand (Row BII): £2,775

Who Will Perform at the 2025 Bahrain GP Concert?

South Korean DJ Peggy Gou is set to perform on Day 2 (April 12) of the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix.

Will It Rain at the Bahrain Grand Prix?

For the first time this season, F1 teams will not have to worry about rain clouds, as the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix is very likely to be a dry event.

Here is the complete session-wise breakdown:

Free Practice 1 (April 11):

Temperature: 33°C

Chance of rain: 0 per cent

Free Practice 2 (April 11):

Temperature: 29-30°C

Chance of rain: 0 per cent

Free Practice 3 (April 12):

Temperature: 32°C

Chance of rain: 0 per cent

Heading into the Bahrain GP, I was reminded that it was 5 years ago when I had my first ever race for the team. Getting my first chance to fight for a win in F1 was a moment I always dreamt of and always believed would come. Still to this day the W11 is the best car I have ever… pic.twitter.com/Qp3sJuENse

— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) April 9, 2025

Qualifying (April 12):

Temperature: 28-29°C

Chance of rain: 0 per cent

Grand Prix (April 13):

Temperature: 27-28°C

Chance of rain: 0 per cent

Bahrain International Circuit Info: Race Length, Fastest Lap, DRS Zones, and Recent Winner

Renowned designer Hermann Tilke began building the Bahrain International Circuit in December 2002. The inaugural Bahrain Grand Prix took place in 2004, with Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello completing a Ferrari one-two.

Race Length and Laps

The Bahrain International Circuit is 5.412km long. There are a total of 57 laps, pushing the race distance to 308.238km.

Fastest Lap

Pedro de la Rosa holds the fastest lap record in Bahrain. His McLaren showed scorching pace at the 2005 Bahrain Grand Prix, completing a lap around the Bahrain International Circuit in 1:31.447.

DRS Zones for 2025

The Bahrain International Circuit has three DRS zones, two of them coming back to back in Sector 1 — before Turn 1 and between Turns 3 and 4. The third DRS zone sits between Turns 10 and 11.

Who Won the Bahrain Grand Prix in 2024?

The brilliant Max Verstappen won the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix, beating his then-Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez to the finish line. The Dutchman finished the race in 1:31:44.742 — 22.457s ahead of Perez.

Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 Prediction

Max Verstappen is coming into the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix in red-hot form, and we expect him to deliver another fine race this weekend. However, since Ferrari is bringing a mega-upgrade package to the desert, they have every chance to crash the party. We are going against the flow this time and backing Charles Leclerc to claim the win at the Bahrain Grand Prix this year.