How to watch F1 Bahrain Grand Prix today: Live stream for free

Information below on how to watch Saturday's 2024 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix, including timings and schedule

George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain,
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd…

This is how to watch the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix on March 2 from anywhere - including ways to get a free 2024 Bahrain  Grand Prix live stream. We’ve also listed the Bahrain Grand Prix start times below.

The new Formula 1 season begins with a race on a Saturday, rather than the traditional Sunday spot.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen has qualified on pole position.

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Mercedes' George Russell are behind him.

Red Bull begin with their RB20 hoping to continue their total dominance from 2023.

Mercedes have launched their W15 in an attempt to recover from two dreadful years. It will be Lewis Hamilton's final F1 Mercedes car before he goes to Ferrari next year. He begins from P9 today.

McLaren or Aston Martin may yet be the team to keep an eye on in Bahrain.

HOW TO WATCH BAHRAIN GP FOR FREE ONLINE

The Austrian broadcasters ORF or Servus have free Bahrain Grand Prix coverage, which you can live stream on their of streaming platforms - ORF TVthek for ORF or Servus TV for Servus. Just bear in mind that the commentary will be in German, and you may need to create a free account in order to tune in.

Belgian broadcaster RTBF also has free coverage of the Bahrain Grand Prix, only with French commentary. You can live stream RTBF on RTBF Auvio.

HOW TO WATCH BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX 2024 FROM ANYWHERE

If you’re currently abroad or not in the same country as the TV streaming service you’re trying to use, you probably won’t be able to watch the Bahrain Grand Prix because of geo-blocking, a technology that broadcasters use to restricts certain content to specific parts of the world. However, you can dodge geo-blocks by using a VPN, and ExpressVPN is one of the best.

ExpressVPN is offering all customers an extra three months free if they take out the 12-month plan (a saving of 49%) and a 30-day money-back guarantee so they can try it risk-free

ExpressVPN is an easy to use VPN that lets you change your IP address, making it look like you’re in a completely different country. It also encrypts your internet traffic to protect your privacy.

It’s compatible with most streaming devices including Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Xbox and PlayStation, and Android and Apple mobiles.

BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX START TIMES (UK)

Saturday March 2
F1 Bahrain Grand Prix - 3pm

HOW TO WATCH THE 2024 BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX ON F1 TV

F1 TV is one of the best F1 streaming services, as it shows every single session and race of the season, including the Bahrain Grand Prix. However, it’s not available everywhere, and the subscription price varies depending on your location.

To watch on F1 TV:

1. Get ExpressVPN

2. Connect to a server location where F1 TV is showing the Bahrain Grand Prix

3. Head to the F1 site

4. Tune in to the Bahrain Grand Prix

HOW TO WATCH 2024 BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX IN THE UK

Sky Sports F1 is showing every session of the Bahrain Grand Prix in the UK. Channel 4 will also show the F1 Bahrain GP highlights.

With a Sky Sports subscription, you’ll be able to stream the Bahrain Grand Prix online via Sky Go, and if you’re not in the UK right now you can use ExpressVPN to get around any geo-blocks.

To watch the F1 on Sky (£22 per month):

1. Get ExpressVPN

2. Connect to a server location in the UK

3. Head to Sky Go and log in

4. Enjoy the action!

HOW TO WATCH 2024 BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX IN THE US WITHOUT CABLE

F1 fans in the US can watch the Bahrain Grand Prix on ESPN’s suite of channels, and you don’t need an expensive cable package to tune in.

To watch the F1 on ESPN:

1. Get ExpressVPN

2. Connect to a server location in the U.S.

3. ESPN channels are available through Sling TV Orange (from US$17.50/month); Hulu+Live TV (from US$69.99/month), or YouTube TV ($from $54.99/month)

4. Kick back and enjoy!

HOW TO WATCH 2024 BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX IN AUSTRALIA

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