Bahrain Grand Prix News
Formula 1 has contracts with 25 different tracks beyond 2026 with venues for the 2027 calendar seemingly in place.
Formula 1 has confirmed the cancellation of races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, reducing the 2026 season to 22 races.
Formula 1's Grands Prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in April are set to be called off this weekend due to the conflict in the Middle East, reducing the 2026 season to 22 races.
Formula 1 may not replace the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix if they are cancelled due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Alpine driver Pierre Gasly says Formula 1 will make the "right decision" on whether to go ahead with the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in April.
George Russell is "ready" to fight for a first F1 world championship in the 2026 season, says Sky Sports F1's Martin Brundle.
Formula 1's preparations for its new era in 2026 come to a conclusion with one last test in Bahrain as the new racing campaign draws ever nearer.
Formula 1 will stage three pre-season tests in the build-up to 2026's dramatic new rules era.
Ferrari team boss Frederic Vasseur has praised Lewis Hamilton's mindset after his improved race-day showing in Bahrain after qualifying disappointment.
George Russell believes Mercedes' performance in the heat of Bahrain bodes well for the rest of the F1 season, although has played down his title prospects.
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko says he has "great concern" about Max Verstappen's future at the team.
Lewis Hamilton was positive over his prospects for this weekend's Saudi Arabian GP as he left Bahrain believing he has "figured out" how his Ferrari "likes to drive".
Lando Norris has opened up on his difficulties with McLaren's car that he believes mean he is currently operating "nowhere near the capability that I have".
Oscar Piastri completed a flawless victory as George Russell held off Lando Norris for second at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
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A deflated and frustrated Lando Norris admitted he was "just not quick enough" after slumping to an unexpected sixth place on the Bahrain Grand Prix grid.
Lewis Hamilton apologised to his Ferrari team and admitted he is "not doing a good enough job" after qualifying ninth for the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Oscar Piastri took pole position in a dramatic end to qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix as championship leader Lando Norris was only sixth.
Oscar Piastri set a stunning pace to lead team-mate Lando Norris at the top of the timesheet as McLaren ominously blew away their opposition in final Bahrain practice.
Lando Norris attempted to play down McLaren's dominant-looking start to the Bahrain Grand Prix which left rivals convinced they are set to enjoy a big advantage.
| Fri 1st May | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | 5:00pm | 5:30pm |
| Sprint Qualifying | 8:30pm | 9:30pm |
| Sat 2nd May | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint | 4:00pm | 5:00pm |
| Qualifying | 8:00pm | 9:00pm |
| Sun 3rd May | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 7:30pm | 9:00pm |
| # | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | 72 |
| 2 | George Russell | 63 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | 49 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | 41 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | 25 |
| Fri 1st May | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | 5:00pm | 5:30pm |
| Sprint Qualifying | 8:30pm | 9:30pm |
| Sat 2nd May | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint | 4:00pm | 5:00pm |
| Qualifying | 8:00pm | 9:00pm |
| Sun 3rd May | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 7:30pm | 9:00pm |
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| # | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | 72 |
| 2 | George Russell | 63 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | 49 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | 41 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | 25 |
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