What Time Is the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2026? Start Time and TV Schedule
Formula One officials relocated the event to a Malaysian circuit due to safety concerns regarding the Iran-US conflict, with streaming memberships available starting at £14.99.
- Formula One returns to the Sepang International Circuit this Sunday, October 4, 2026, for the Bahrain Grand Prix, which begins at 8am UK time, marking the venue's first hosting in nearly a decade.
- Following the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix in April due to regional conflict, organizers moved the race to Malaysia, where Bahrain officials secured a venue 4,000 miles south-east to maintain their calendar position.
- The Bahrain International Circuit and Motor Federation will cover the majority of the hosting fee, with 561 Bahraini marshals and officials managing logistics for the 56-lap race after stakeholders had 10 weeks to organize the event.
- Sheikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa, chief executive of the Bahrain International Circuit, told Sky Sports the partnership "makes sense because the relationship between Bahrain and Malaysia has been strong," noting its importance for sponsors and teams.
- With the season's calendar under pressure, this additional event helps Formula One meet its contractual requirement to hold 22 races, as drivers face a challenging 16-turn track with a 50% chance of rain for qualifying and the race.
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Bahrain GP Is Being Held 3,000 Miles Away in Malaysia: F1 Returns to Track Once Deemed 'Not Worth the Investment'
Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit will host the Bahrain Grand Prix from 2 to 4 October, marking its first Formula One weekend since the country left the championship in 2017.
The excitement in Formula 1 will continue with the Bahrain Grand Prix, which has been moved to Malaysia.
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The Independent (US)How Malaysia stepped in to host Bahrain GP and fill F1 void with 10 weeks notice
The uniquely named ‘Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia’ takes place at the popular Sepang circuit outside Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. With the war in the Middle East ongoing, Kieran Jackson explains how F1 acted quickly to add another event onto the much-changed 2026 schedule
Formula 1 returns immediately after Baku. From Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th October the World Championship makes a stop in Sepang for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, 16th round of the season 2026. The Malaysian circuit returns to host the F1 for the first time since 2017, taking the place of the race exceptionally [...] L'articolo Times Formula 1 Gp Malaysia: you return to Sepang after 9 years "Where to see qualifications and race on TV and stre…
What time is the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2026? Start time and TV schedule
Formula One returns to the Sepang International Circuit for the first time in nearly a decade this week for the Bahrain Grand Prix.The race has been moved to the track, which played host to the Malaysian Grand Prix between 1999 and 2017, due to safety concerns relating to the Iran-US conflict.Sweltering temperatures are expected for a race that will push drivers to their limit – both physically and mentally.Watch the Bahrain Grand Prix live on S…
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