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F1 Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying: UK start time, TV channel and live stream from Sakhir

F1 heads to Bahrain for the start of the new season, with Lewis Hamilton looking to be the first driver ever to win eight world championships.

The Brit equalled Michael Schumacher’s record last year by winning a seventh title at a canter.

Lewis Hamilton will be aiming to become the first ever eight-time world champion this year

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The 23-race F1 calendar could be reduced or expanded this season, but there is no doubting Hamilton, 36, is top dog.

What time does the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix Practice start?

  • The F1 Bahrain Grand Prix race weekend runs from Friday, March 26 to Sunday, March 28.
  • Practice One commences at 11.30am UK time on Friday.
  • Practice Two then follows at 3pm UK time, with a third practice on Saturday at 12pm before qualifying.

What TV channel is the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix on and can I live stream it?

  • The F1 Bahrain Grand Prix is live on Sky Sports F1.
  • To stream the race live, head to your Sky Go app.
  • Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch all the action with a Now TV Day Pass.
  • Friday coverage commences at 11am and finishes at 4.30pm.
  • Saturday coverage commences at 11.45am and finishes at 4.30pm.
  • Sunday coverage commences at 2.30pm and finishes at 6pm.

F1 Bahrain Grand Prix schedule

Friday, March 26

  • Practice One – 11.30am
  • Practice Two – 3pm

Saturday, March 27

  • Practice Three – 12pm
  • Qualifying – 3pm

Sunday, March 28

  • Race – 4pm