Bahrain Grand Prix News
Follow all the latest updates and watch the best video as the 2025 Formula 1 season continues in Sakhir with the Bahrain Grand Prix. Watch live on Sky Sports F1.
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.
Oscar Piastri led Lando Norris in a McLaren one-two while Lewis Hamilton was only eighth in his upgraded Ferrari in second practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Formula 1 will not return to V10 engines in the imminent future after a "productive" meeting was held between the FIA and teams on Friday.
World championship leader Lando Norris set the early pace for McLaren in a sweltering Practice One session at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Lando Norris has admitted McLaren need to take more risks in certain scenarios after reviewing how they lost out to Max Verstappen at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Carlos Sainz has hit out at the FIA for fining him after an upset stomach caused him to be "five seconds" late to the national anthem at last weekend's Japanese GP.
The FIA's deputy president for sport Robert Reid has resigned, citing a "standards breakdown" in Formula 1's governing body.
Formula 1 makes its annual trip to Sakhir for the Bahrain Grand Prix and the first night race of the 2025 season.
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After Max Verstappen dominated the Bahrain Grand Prix, Sky Sports F1 analyse what went wrong for Red Bull's rivals in the season opener.
Christian Horner says he expects to remain Red Bull team principal for next week's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen began his defence of the Formula 1 world championship by leading team-mate Sergio Perez in a dominant Red Bull one-two at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen will start his quest for a fourth successive F1 world title from pole position in Saturday's season-opening Bahrain GP.
Carlos Sainz topped final practice from Fernando Alonso ahead of Friday qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton set a surprise pace as Mercedes finished first and second on an unexpected opening day of track action in Bahrain.
| Fri 30th Oct | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | 6:00pm | 6:30pm |
| Practice 2 | 9:45pm | 10:00pm |
| Sat 31st Oct | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Practice 3 | 5:15pm | 5:30pm |
| Qualifying | 8:00pm | 9:00pm |
| Sun 1st Nov | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 6:30pm | 8:00pm |
| # | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | 365 |
| 2 | George Russell | 242 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | 241 |
| 4 | Max Verstappen | 236 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 233 |
| # | Team | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 607 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 474 |
| 3 | Red Bull | 355 |
| 4 | McLaren | 355 |
| 5 | Racing Bulls | 102 |
| Fri 30th Oct | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | 6:00pm | 6:30pm |
| Practice 2 | 9:45pm | 10:00pm |
| Sat 31st Oct | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Practice 3 | 5:15pm | 5:30pm |
| Qualifying | 8:00pm | 9:00pm |
| Sun 1st Nov | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 6:30pm | 8:00pm |
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| # | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | 365 |
| 2 | George Russell | 242 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | 241 |
| 4 | Max Verstappen | 236 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 233 |
| # | Team | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 607 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 474 |
| 3 | Red Bull | 355 |
| 4 | McLaren | 355 |
| 5 | Racing Bulls | 102 |
Find out the full schedule for F1 in 2026, who drives for who and how to watch it all live on Sky Sports
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