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After a relatively uneventful Japanese Grand Prix, Formula 1 is heading straight to the Bahrain International Circuit for the second leg of this triple-header. The heat is on—literally and figuratively—as the battle for the championship continues.
Max Verstappen bounced back in style, grabbing his first win of the season at Suzuka. But Lando Norris, who finished second in Japan, still leads the standings by just a single point. With such a narrow gap, Bahrain could play a pivotal role in the title race.
This will be the sport’s first return to the Sakhir-based venue since pre-season testing, and fans are expecting more action this time around.
2025 Bahrain Grand Prix: Full Weekend Schedule
Friday, April 11
Practice 1
- Local: 14:30 - 15:30
- GMT: 12:30 - 13:30
- ET: 07:30 - 08:30
- PST: 04:30 - 05:30
- CET: 13:30 - 14:30
- JST: 20:30 - 21:30
- CST: 19:30 - 20:30
Practice 2
- Local: 18:00 - 19:00
- GMT: 16:00 - 17:00
- ET: 11:00 - 12:00
- PST: 08:00 - 09:00
- CET: 17:00 - 18:00
- JST: 00:00 - 01:00 (Saturday)
- CST: 23:00 - 00:00
Saturday, April 12
Practice 3
- Local: 15:30 - 16:30
- GMT: 13:30 - 14:30
- ET: 08:30 - 09:30
- PST: 05:30 - 06:30
- CET: 14:30 - 15:30
- JST: 21:30 - 22:30
- CST: 20:30 - 21:30
Qualifying
- Local: 19:00 - 20:00
- GMT: 17:00 - 18:00
- ET: 12:00 - 13:00
- PST: 09:00 - 10:00
- CET: 18:00 - 19:00
- JST: 01:00 - 02:00 (Sunday)
- CST: 00:00 - 01:00 (Sunday)
Sunday, April 13
Race Start
- Local: 18:00
- GMT: 16:00
- ET: 11:00
- PST: 08:00
- CET: 17:00
- JST: 00:00 (Monday)
- CST: 23:00
Where to Watch the 2025 Bahrain GP
Fans in the UK can catch the action live on Sky Sports F1 or stream it via NOW TV. In the United States, ESPN, F1 TV, and fuboTV will broadcast the event.
For global viewers, check the official Formula 1 website for a complete list of country-specific broadcasters.
Who Has Dominated Bahrain Before?
No one has won in Bahrain more than Lewis Hamilton, who holds five victories at the desert circuit.
- 5 Wins: Lewis Hamilton (2014, 2015, 2019, 2020, 2021)
- 4 Wins: Sebastian Vettel (2012, 2013, 2017, 2018)
- 3 Wins: Fernando Alonso (2005, 2006, 2010)
- 2 Wins: Felipe Massa (2007, 2008), Max Verstappen (2023, 2024)
2025 Drivers' Championship Standings (Pre-Bahrain)
1. Lando Norris (McLaren) – 62 pts
2. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 61 pts
3. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 49 pts
4. George Russell (Mercedes) – 45 pts
5. Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 30 pts
6. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 20 pts
7. Alex Albon (Williams) – 18 pts
8. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 15 pts
9. Esteban Ocon (Haas) – 10 pts
10. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – 10 pts
11. Nico Hulkenberg (Sauber) – 6 pts
12. Oliver Bearman (Haas) – 5 pts
13. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) – 4 pts
14. Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull) – 3 pts
15. Carlos Sainz (Williams) – 1 pt
16-20. Gasly, Alonso, Lawson, Doohan, Bortoleto – 0 pts
Constructors' Standings Ahead of Bahrain
1. McLaren – 111 pts
2. Mercedes – 75 pts
3. Red Bull – 61 pts
4. Ferrari – 35 pts
5. Williams – 19 pts
6. Haas – 15 pts
7. Aston Martin – 10 pts
8. Racing Bulls – 7 pts
9. Sauber – 6 pts
10. Alpine – 0 pts
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