What time is the 2026 Bahrain GP and how can I watch it?

The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix will be held at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, marking the 16th Grand Prix weekend of the 2026 season. The race weekend runs from Friday, October 2 to Sunday, October 4, with the Grand Prix starting at 15:00 local time. George Russell heads into the event after a dominant victory in Azerbaijan, trailing Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli by 66 points in the drivers' standings, while Max Verstappen seeks his first win of the 2026 season.