Formula 1 is back under the lights at the Bahrain International Circuit for the fourth race of the 2025 season.
With teams having already logged laps here during pre-season testing, this weekend gives everyone a great chance to see just how far their cars have come since then. The desert track’s mix of long straights, heavy braking zones, and tire-chewing corners always delivers some spicy racing — and with the championship fight heating up, expect even more fireworks.
At the top of the standings, it’s getting personal. Max Verstappen comes in riding high off a fourth straight win in Suzuka, but Lando Norris finish just behind him. This helped Lando maintain a one point gap in the drivers’ standings.
The Brit has been consistent, but if he wants to stop Turbo Max, he’ll need to go all-in at a circuit where raw pace, tire management, and strategy collide. Bahrain’s night race vibes, tricky wind conditions, and intense track temps could be the wildcard.
The 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix weekend is just a few hours away from the first practice session, and for all the scheduling, TV and streaming details you’ll need to follow the action, look no further than The Jugo Mobile for a full guide.
Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 schedule
The Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir will host the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix from Friday, April 11 to Sunday, April 13.
It will take place over a standard race weekend format, with two practice sessions on Friday, a further practice session on Saturday and the qualifying on Saturday before the race on Sunday.
(All times below in ET)
| Session | Date | Start time | Approx. finish |
| Practice 1 | Fri, Apr. 11 | 7:30 a.m. | 8:30 a.m. |
| Practice 2 | Fri, Apr. 11 | 11: 00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. |
| Practice 3 | Sat, Apr. 12 | 8:30 a.m. | 9:30 a.m. |
| Qualifying | Sat, Apr. 12 | 12:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. |
| Race | Sun, Apr. 13 | 11:00 a.m. | 12:45 p.m. |
Bahrain Grand Prix TV channel, live stream
Here’s how to watch the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix across U.S.:
| TV channel | Streaming |
| ESPN | ESPN+, Fubo, Hulu, Sling TV, F1 TV |
ESPN is showing the race live on TV, and while there are several live streaming options, ESPN+ and Fubo are your best bets.
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When is the Bahrain Grand Prix?
- Date: Sun, Apr 13, 11:00 a.m. ET
- Track: Bahrain International Circuit
The 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix will take place at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, on Sunday, April 13, and will begin at 6:00 p.m. local time, which translates to 11:00 a.m. ET in the US.
F1 race schedule 2025
| Date | Grand Prix | Track |
| Mar. 14-16 | Australia | Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit |
| Mar. 21-23 | China* | Shanghai International Circuit |
| Apr. 4-6 | Japan | Suzuka International Racing Course |
| Apr. 11-13 | Bahrain | Bahrain International Circuit |
| Apr. 18-20 | Saudi Arabia | Jeddah Corniche Circuit |
| May 2-4 | Miami* | Miami International Autodrome |
| May 16-18 | Emilia Romagna | Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack |
| May 23-25 | Monaco | Circuit de Monaco |
| May 30-Jun.1 | Spain | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya |
| Jun. 13-15 | Canada | Gilles-Villeneuve Circuit |
| Jun. 27-29 | Austria | Red Bull Ring |
| Jul. 4-6 | United Kingdom | Silverstone Circuit |
| Jul. 25-27 | Belgium* | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps |
| Aug. 1-3 | Hungary | Hungarian Ring |
| Aug. 29-31 | Netherlands | Circuit Zandvoort |
| Sep. 5-7 | Italy | National Monza Racetrack |
| Sep. 19-21 | Azerbaijan | Baku City Circuit |
| Oct. 3-5 | Singapore | Marina Bay Street Circuit |
| Oct. 17-19 | USA* | Circuit of the Americas |
| Oct. 24-26 | Mexico | Rodriguez Brothers Racetrack |
| Nov. 7-9 | Brazil* | Jose Carlos Pace Racetrack |
| Nov. 20-22 | Las Vegas | Las Vegas Strip Circuit |
| Nov. 28-30 | Qatar* | Lusail International Circuit |
| Dec. 5-7 | Abu Dhabi | Yas Marina Circuit |
*Sprint format
