Formula 1 2026 · Round 16

Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026

Sepang International Circuit, Kuala Lumpur · 2–4 Oct. Every session in UK time, and where to watch it in the UK.

Race · UK time

08:00 BST

Sunday 4 October

Live on

Sky Sports F1 · NOW

Highlights, Channel 4

Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia times, UK

Practice 1
Fri 2 Oct
Live on Sky Sports F1 · NOW
05:30BST
Practice 2
Fri 2 Oct
Live on Sky Sports F1 · NOW
09:00BST
Practice 3
Sat 3 Oct
Live on Sky Sports F1 · NOW
05:30BST
Qualifying
Sat 3 Oct
Live on Sky Sports F1 · NOW · Highlights, Channel 4
09:00BST
Grand Prix
Sun 4 Oct
Live on Sky Sports F1 · NOW · Highlights, Channel 4
08:00BST

UK times (BST). Live on Sky Sports F1 and NOW; free highlights of qualifying and the race on Channel 4, per the Sky and Channel 4 agreement. Session times can move; check the broadcaster on the day.

Circuit

Sepang International Circuit

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · About this race

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Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia: quick answers

What time does the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia start in the UK?

The race starts at 08:00 BST on Sunday 4 October, UK time.

What time is qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia in the UK?

Qualifying starts at 09:00 BST on Saturday 3 October, UK time.

Is the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on free TV in the UK?

Not live. Sky Sports F1 shows every session live (also on NOW). Channel 4 shows free highlights of qualifying and the race later the same day.

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