Formula 1 is heading to the Bahrain International Circuit for the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix. Hot on the heels of the Japanese Grand Prix, which many branded “boring” due to its lack of action, the teams now head to the island country for the first time since pre-season testing.
Max Verstappen secured his first victory of the season in Suzuka and will be hoping to continue the success despite the ongoing challenges with the Red Bull RB21.
Lando Norris, who finished second in Japan, continues to lead the drivers’ standings. However, Verstappen’s win has seen the McLaren driver’s lead dwindle to just one point. The Bahrain Grand Prix could have a big impact on the championship standings.
Here is everything you need to know to catch all of the on-track action in Bahrain.
When is the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix?
Friday, 11 April
Practice 1
Local time: 14:30 – 15:30
GMT: 12:30 – 13:30
PST: 04:30 – 05:30
ET: 07:30 – 08:30
CET: 13:30 – 14:30
JST: 20:30 – 21:30
CST: 19:30 – 20:30
Practice 2
Local time: 18:00 – 19:00
GMT: 16:00 – 17:00
PST: 08:00 – 09:00
ET: 11:00 – 12:00
CET: 17:00 – 18:00
JST: 00:00 – 01:00 (Saturday, 12 April)
CST: 23:00 – 00:00
Oscar Piastri, McLaren
Photo by: Clive Mason/Getty Images
Saturday, 12 April
Practice 3
Local time: 15:30 – 16:30
GMT: 13:30 – 14:30
PST: 05:30 – 06:30
ET: 08:30 – 09:30
CET: 14:30 – 15:30
JST: 21:30 – 22:30
CST: 20:30 – 21:30
Qualifying
Local time: 19:00 – 20:00
GMT: 17:00 – 18:00
PST: 09:00 – 10:00
ET: 12:00 – 13:00
CET: 18:00 – 19:00
JST: 01:00 – 02:00 (Sunday, 13 April)
CST: 00:00 – 01:00 (Sunday, 13 April)
Sunday, 13 April
Grand Prix
Local time: 18:00
GMT: 16:00
PST: 08:00
ET: 11:00
CET: 17:00
JST: 00:00 (Monday, 14 April)
CST: 23:00
How to watch the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix
Fans watching the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix from the UK can watch via Sky Sports F1 or streaming services such as NowTV. United States viewers can watch through ESPN as well as fuboTV and F1 TV.
For a full list of F1 broadcasts for each country, visit here.
Bahrain Grand Prix: Repeat winners
Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton is the most successful driver at the Bahrain Grand Prix with five wins.
5 wins:
Lewis Hamilton – 2014, 2015, 2019, 2020, 2021
4 wins:
Sebastian Vettel – 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018
3 wins:
Fernando Alonso – 2005, 2006, 2010
2 wins:
Felipe Massa – 2007, 2008
Max Verstappen – 2023, 2024
Bahrain Grand Prix: Facts to know
When was the first Bahrain Grand Prix?
The first Bahrain Grand Prix was held in 2004. Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello, both driving for Ferrari at the time, dominated the race with the former securing the victory.
Who holds the lap record?
The Bahrain Grand Prix lap record is held by Pedro de la Rosa, who set a time of 1:31.447 in 2005.
Who won the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix?
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen won the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix, which was the season-opener at the time. He later went on to secure his fourth consecutive drivers’ championship title that year.
What are the drivers’ standings ahead of the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix?
1. Lando Norris, McLaren – 62 points
2. Max Verstappen, Red Bull – 61 points
3. Oscar Piastri, McLaren – 49 points
4. George Russell, Mercedes – 45 points
5. Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes – 30 points
6. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari – 20 points
7. Alex Albon, Williams – 18 points
8. Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari – 15 points
9. Esteban Ocon, Haas – 10 points
10. Lance Stroll, Aston Martin – 10 points
11. Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber – 6 points
12. Oliver Bearman, Haas – 5 points
13. Isack Hadjar, Racing Bulls – 4 points
14. Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull – 3 points
15. Carlos Sainz, Williams – 1 point
16. Pierre Gasly, Alpine – 0 points
17. Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin – 0 points
18. Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls – 0 points
19. Jack Doohan, Alpine – 0 points
20. Gabriel Bortoleto – 0 points
What are the constructors’ standings ahead of the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix?
1. McLaren – 111 points
2. Mercedes – 75 points
3. Red Bull – 61 points
4. Ferrari – 35 points
5. Williams – 19 points
6. Haas – 15 points
7. Aston Martin – 10 points
8. Racing Bulls – 7 points
9. Sauber – 6 points
10. Alpine – 0 points
In this article
Lydia Mee
Formula 1
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