As the Formula 1 race travels to Sakhir for the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix, supporters can expect an exciting night with high stakes, increasing tension in the championship fight, and lots of on-track action. The Bahrain International Circuit will be the venue for the first of F1's opening triple-header of the season. Here's how fans can watch all the action of this weekend's exciting upcoming race.
When is the Bahrain Grand Prix 2025
Here's the complete on-track schedule for UK fans watching (all times BST):
Thursday, April 10
- 2:00pm: Drivers' Press Conference
Friday, April 11
- 12:30pm: Practice One (coverage from 12:00pm)
- 4:00pm: Practice Two (coverage from 3:35pm)
- Plus: F2 and F3 sessions from 8:50am
Saturday, April 12
- 1:30pm: Practice Three
- 5:00pm: Qualifying
- Post-Qualifying: Ted's Notebook and analysis
Sunday, April 13
- 2:30pm: Build-up coverage starts
- 4:00pm: Bahrain Grand Prix �?lights out
- 6:00pm: Chequered Flag reaction show
- 7:00pm: Ted's Notebook post-race special
How to watch the Bahrain GP 2025 live in the UK
Sky Sports F1 offers all sessions live. The UK audiences can also tune in through the Sky Sports app, including onboard camera choices for each driver. Other streaming services such as NowTV provide flexible streaming passes with no long-term commitment.
US viewers can tune in to ESPN, fuboTV and F1 TV to catch all the action of the Bahrain GP 2025.
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Famous for its long straights and hard braking zones, the Bahrain International Circuit promotes overtaking and tight racing �?particularly in the opening sector. The 2025 race will be no different, with the combination of championship pressure, rookie chances, and team upgrades promising a dramatic desert showdown.
Weather forecast: Hot, windy and dry throughout the weekend in Sakhir
While there were isolated showers during pre-season testing, sunny and dry weather is predicted this weekend. Daytime temperatures will reach the low 30s°C, with night sessions such as qualifying and the race seeing temperatures dip into the high 20s°C. Windy conditions could introduce some unpredictability, particularly in Friday morning's early sessions.
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