F1 Bahrain GP schedule & start times
Formula 1 fans can immediately gear up for another action-packed weekend with the Bahrain Grand Prix.
As the second race of the first triple-header of the season, it promises excitement, with numerous overtaking opportunities as there are no fewer than three DRS zones. Who will take the victory at the Bahrain International Circuit?
Check the schedule below for all the start times, automatically adjusted to your time zone.
On Friday, there are two free practice sessions, followed by the final one on Saturday, with qualifying at 17:00 BST.
The 2025 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix starts on Sunday, April 13, at 16:00 BST. About an hour and a half later, we should know who has won the fourth race of the season.
Do you want to view the start times in your time zone? Check out the schedule below!
The schedule of the F1 Bahrain GP is automatically adjusted to your time zone.
F1 schedule Bahrain GP
| Session | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Free practice 1 | Friday 11 April | - |
| Free practice 2 | Friday 11 April | - |
| Free practice 3 | Saturday 12 April | - |
| Qualifying | Saturday 12 April | - |
| Race | Sunday 13 April | - |
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