Formula 1 is back and we're ready to watch the Bahrain Grand Prix, but where can you stream it? There's a record-breaking 23-race calendar for the 2023 season and we're so hyped to see what's in store.
We'll be tuning in for practice, qualifying and the race for this season-opener, but which channels will it be on and what times? We've got all the TV and streaming information right here!
You don't just have to watch it though, thanks to F1 22 you can race in your own Bahrain Grand Prix, and with F1 23 coming later this year you will be able to compete in this year's cars too.
Where to watch & stream the Bahrain Grand Prix
The Bahrain Grand Prix has been almost ever-present since making its debut on the F1 calendar back in 2004.
The Bahrain International Circuit hasn't changed its configuration in that time, being the same now as it was almost 20 years ago.
Aside from two exceptions where the Endurance Circuit (2010) and Outer Layout (Sakhir, 2020) were used, this is the Bahrain circuit we all know and love.
When it comes to the most successful drivers in Bahrain, unsurprisingly Sir Lewis Hamilton tops the pile. Hamilton has won five times around Sakhir and will be aiming for a sixth this year.
The now-retired Sebastian Vettel is next with four wins to his, while Fernando Alonso (3) and Felipe Massa (2) are also multiple winners.
The only other previous winner on the grid is Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who won in the Gulf State for the first time in 2022 after missing out in dramatic circumstances in 2019.
But where can you watch & stream the Bahrain Grand Prix? Let's find out!
UK
We'll begin with the UK, where all sessions will be shown live on Sky Sports F1. Sky Sports F1 will be the only channel to see all sessions of the 2023 season live in the UK.
The start times for the sessions are about what you'd expect for a European round. This is due to the race taking place at night in the Middle East, but it's also a few hours ahead of the UK.
Practice 1: 11:30 - 12:30, Friday 3 March
Practice 2: 15:00 - 16:00, 3 March
Practice 3: 11:30 - 12:30, Saturday 4 March
Qualifying: 15:00 - 16:00, 4 March
Race: 15:00, Sunday 5 March
You'll also be able to catch the highlights of Qualifying and the Race on Channel 4 later in the evening on their respective days.
USA
Just like last year, Formula 1 coverage in the United States is on ESPN. All of the following times are in ET (UTC -5):
Practice 1: 6:30 - 7:30, Friday 3 March, ESPN2
Practice 2: 10:00 - 11:00, 3 March, ESPN2
Practice 3: 6:30 - 7:30, Saturday 4 March, ESPN2
Qualifying: 10:00 - 11:00, 4 March, ESPN2
Race: 10:00, Sunday 5 March, ESPN
There is also Spanish-language coverage available on ESPN Deportes.
Australia
The Bahrain Grand Prix will be covered by the FOX network in Australia. All times are in Australian Eastern Standard time (UTC +11). The session times are less than sociable, with qualifying and the race starting at midnight in Aus:
Practice 1: 22:30 - 23:30, Friday 3 March
Practice 2: 0:00 - 1:00, Saturday 4 March
Practice 3: 22:30 - 23:30, 4 March
Qualifying: 0:00 - 11:00, Sunday 5 March
Race: 0:00, Monday 6 March
Germany
In Germany, Sky Deutschland will show all sessions live on Sky Sport F1 HD as usual for the Bahrain Grand Prix. All showtimes are in CET (Central European Time, UTC+1):
Practice 1: 12:30 - 13:30, Friday 3 March
Practice 2: 16:00 - 17:00, 3 March
Practice 3: 12:30 - 13:30, Saturday 4 March
Qualifying: 16:00 - 17:00, 4 March
Race: 16:00, Sunday 5 March
For those wanting to watch for free in Germany, unfortunately, RTL will no longer show any races going forward in 2023. Some may be shown live on other free-to-air channels in 2023, but this isn't confirmed.
France
Just like in 2022, the French coverage of the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix will be carried out by Canal+. All showtimes are in CET (Central European Time, UTC+1):
Practice 1: 12:30 - 13:30, Friday 3 March
Practice 2: 16:00 - 17:00, 3 March
Practice 3: 12:30 - 13:30, Saturday 4 March
Qualifying: 16:00 - 17:00, 4 March
Race: 16:00, Sunday 5 March
Netherlands
Coverage of the 2023 Formula 1 season in the Netherlands will continue to be on Viaplay and Viaplay+. All showtimes are in CET (Central European Time, UTC+1):
Practice 1: 12:30 - 13:30, Friday 3 March
Practice 2: 16:00 - 17:00, 3 March
Practice 3: 12:30 - 13:30, Saturday 4 March
Qualifying: 16:00 - 17:00, 4 March
Race: 16:00, Sunday 5 March
Canada
Finally, Canada live coverage will be across TSN (English), RDS (French) and Noovo (French) in 2023. All of the following times are in Eastern (UTC -5):
Practice 2: 10:00 - 11:00, 3 March
Qualifying: 10:00 - 11:00, 4 March
Race: 10:00, Sunday 5 March
