Round 16 · 2 Oct – 4 Oct 2026
2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
Sepang International Circuit, Kuala Lumpur
Weekend schedule
UK time.
| Session | UK time |
|---|---|
| Practice 1 | Fri 2 Oct, 05:30 |
| Practice 2 | Fri 2 Oct, 09:00 |
| Practice 3 | Sat 3 Oct, 05:30 |
| Qualifying | Sat 3 Oct, 09:00 |
| Race | Sun 4 Oct, 08:00 |
Results
| Pos | Driver | Team | Grid | Time / status | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1 | 1:47:14.808FL | 25 |
| 2 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 3 | +2.307 | 18 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 2 | +4.919 | 15 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 4 | +7.258 | 12 |
| 5 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull | 8 | +8.571 | 10 |
| 6 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 6 | +9.454 | 8 |
| 7 | Liam Lawson | RB F1 Team | 11 | +12.753 | 6 |
| 8 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 12 | +13.372 | 4 |
| 9 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 5 | +13.993 | 2 |
| 10 | Arvid Lindblad | RB F1 Team | 22 | +15.928 | 1 |
| 11 | Nico Hülkenberg | Audi | 15 | +17.404 | 0 |
| 12 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 14 | +18.052 | 0 |
| 13 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine F1 Team | 21 | +18.997 | 0 |
| 14 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | 16 | +22.305 | 0 |
| 15 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | 17 | +22.532 | 0 |
| 16 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine F1 Team | 9 | +23.315 | 0 |
| 17 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 13 | +25.431 | 0 |
| 18 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 10 | +28.233 | 0 |
| 19 | Sergio Pérez | Cadillac F1 Team | 20 | +29.310 | 0 |
| 20 | George Russell | Mercedes | 7 | 0 | |
| 21 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 18 | Retired | 0 |
| 22 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac F1 Team | 19 | Retired | 0 |
What time does the race start?
| Region | Race | Qualifying |
|---|---|---|
| UK | Sun 4 Oct, 08:00 | Sat 3 Oct, 09:00 |
| US Eastern | Sun 4 Oct, 03:00 | Sat 3 Oct, 04:00 |
| US Pacific | Sun 4 Oct, 00:00 | Sat 3 Oct, 01:00 |
| Australia (Sydney) | Sun 4 Oct, 18:00 | Sat 3 Oct, 18:00 |
| Central Europe | Sun 4 Oct, 09:00 | Sat 3 Oct, 10:00 |
| Japan | Sun 4 Oct, 16:00 | Sat 3 Oct, 17:00 |
Frequently asked questions
- What time does the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia start?
- The Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia starts at Sun 4 Oct, 08:00 UK time.
- When is qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia?
- Qualifying starts at Sat 3 Oct, 09:00 UK time.
- Where can I watch the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia?
- In the United Kingdom every session is shown live on Sky Sports F1, with highlights on Channel 4 after the race. Viewers elsewhere can follow the weekend through their local rights holder or F1 TV where it is available.
How to watch
In the United Kingdom every session is shown live on Sky Sports F1, with highlights on Channel 4 after the race. Viewers elsewhere can follow the weekend through their local rights holder or F1 TV where it is available.
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