What time does the 2023 Bahrain GP, F1 race start today? TV schedule, channel, and live streaming for season-opening round
The race in the desert is about to begin and here is everything you need to know ahead of it.
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The Bahrain Grand Prix, the first Formula One race in 2023 is underway. Here is everything you need to know ahead of it. The TV schedule, Channels and live streaming are included in this. The Bahrain GP is a race no one will want to miss. There are expectations from the teams to deliver and entertain. It is time to face the reality and see where the teams rank.
The first qualifying of the season was quite thrilling. It was an intense performance by the drivers. The pre-season testing, practice sessions and qualifying are successfully over. It is time for the race. The teams and fans hold their breath. The drivers are excited to be back on track and go racing in the desert.
Logan Sargeant, Kevin Magnussen, Oscar Piastri, Nyck de Vries and Pierre Gasly were eliminated in Q1. Lando Norris, Valtteri Bottas, Zhou Guanyu, Yuki Tsunoda and Alex Albon were eliminated in Q2. Nico Hulkenberg put his Haas through Q3 and will start P10. Esteban Ocon will start right ahead of him. Lance Stroll despite his accident made it to P8, the Mercedes boys, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell will start P7 and P6. Fernando Alonso put his Aston Martin right after Ferrari. P5 is not too bad for the Spaniard.
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Who won the 2023 Bahrain GP Pole?
Ferrari locked out the second row. This leaves Red Bull. Max Verstappen beat his teammate by 0.138s and bagged his 21st pole position in his career. It was the perfect day for him. He gave his father, Jos Verstappen the best 51st birthday gift by securing the pole position. Red Bull is thrilled to start another season on the right foot.
Bahrain Grand Prix Race timing
| Session | GMT | CET | ET | PT | AEDT | JST | IST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FP1 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 06:30 | 03:30 | 22:30 | 20:30 | 17:00 |
| FP2 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 10:00 | 07:00 | 02:00¹ | 00:00¹ | 20:30 |
| FP3 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 06:30 | 03:30 | 22:30 | 20:30 | 17:00 |
| Q | 15:00 | 16:00 | 10:00 | 07:00 | 02:00¹ | 00:00¹ | 20:30 |
| Race | 15:00 | 16:00 | 10:00 | 07:00 | 02:00¹ | 00:00¹ | 20:30 |
Where to watch the 2023 Bahrain GP?
Europe:
- Austria – Servus TV / ORF
- Belgium – RTBF / Telenet / Play Sport Open
- Czech Republic – AMC
- Denmark – TV3 / TV3 Sport / Viaplay
- Finland – Viaplay
- France – Canal+
- Germany – Sky / RTL
- Greece – ERT / Cosmote TV
- Hungary – M4
- Italy – Sky
- Netherlands – Viaplay
- Poland – Eleven Sports
- Portugal – Sport TV
- Spain – Movistar / DAZN
- Sweden – Viaplay / V sport motor / TV 10
- Switzerland – SRF / RSI / RTS
- UK – Sky Sports F1
Americas:
- USA – ESPN2
- Canada – RDS / RDS2 / TSN / Noovo
- Latin America – Fox Sports / ESPN
Asia:
- China – Great Sports TV / Guangdong TV
- India – F1TV Pro
- Japan – Fuji Television
- Malaysia – Astro Sports
- Indonesia- 0 Channel / Champions TV / Vidio
- Singapore – Singtel / Starhub
- Thailand – True Visions
- Turkey – S Sport / S Sport Plus
- Vietnam – K+
Oceania:
- Australia – Fox Sports / Network 10
- New Zealand – Spark Sports
Africa:
- Africa – SuperSport
The clock is ticking and it is time to go racing. Max Verstappen is starting on pole and the odds are in his favour. He might finally get his maiden win at the Bahrain International Circuit. The gaps between the other teams are quite narrow and the race is expected to be dramatic. It won’t be long before the famous words are heard “ It’s light out and away we go!”.
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