Bahrain Qualifying: How To Watch The Race Live

The Bahrain Grand Prix is a highly anticipated event in the Formula 1 racing calendar, kicking off the season and setting the tone for the rest of the year. With new car designs, rule changes, and a fresh set of drivers, the Bahrain Grand Prix offers an exciting glimpse into the world of F1 racing. For those eager to watch the qualifying rounds and get a taste of the action, there are a variety of viewing options available, including live streams and television broadcasts. Whether you're tuning in from the UK, US, Canada, or beyond, here's a guide to help you navigate the different options and ensure you don't miss a second of the heart-pounding racing action.

Watch on Sky Sports F1 in the UK

Watching the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sky Sports F1 in the UK requires a Sky Sports subscription. The Sky Sports F1 channel is available for £18 per month, with packages also available that give you more channels for a little extra. The race will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and F1 channels, with coverage beginning on the latter at 1.30 pm.

If you want to follow the race in ultra-high-definition 4K, you'll need to pay a little more. You'll need a Sky Q set-top box or Sky Glass, as well as a package that includes both Ultra HD and Sky Sports F1. This will cost at least £45 a month, plus a £20 one-off payment if you're not already a subscriber.

A cheaper option is to buy a Now Sports Pass, which will give you access to all 11 Sky Sports channels for a limited time, with pricing starting at £9.99 for a Day Pass and £33.99 for a month.

If you're usually based in the UK but are travelling, you can still watch the services you subscribe to by using a VPN.

Watch on ESPN in the US

If you're in the US, you can watch the Bahrain Grand Prix on ESPN and ESPN2. This includes the main race and additional coverage of practice sessions and qualifying periods across the weekend, offering round-the-clock coverage from Friday through Sunday.

ESPN is not available on linear television, but most cable or satellite packages will include the channel in their standard range. FuboTV is your best streaming service provider for access to the Bahrain Grand Prix on ESPN, the entire Formula One season, and a whole world of sports.

FuboTV offers a free trial and plans start at $74.99/month, going up to $99.99/month as part of a rolling contract. With over 100 channels, no contract, no hidden fees, and the option to cancel anytime, fuboTV is a no-brainer for Formula One and general sports fans.

If you're watching on ESPN, here's the schedule for the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix:

• Thursday 29 February: Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix Practice 1 at 6:30 am ET and Practice 2 at 10:00 am ET
• Friday 1 March: Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix Practice 3 at 7:30 am ET and Qualifying at 11:00 am ET
• Saturday 2 March: Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix Race at 10:00 am ET

The race will air on Saturday at 9:55 am ET on ESPN and ESPN+ (with a Spanish broadcast on ESPN Deportes and ESPN+). The preshow (Grand Prix Saturday) will air at 8:30 am ET on ESPN and ESPN+, while ESPN Deportes' Spanish preshow will air at 9 am ET.

Watch on TSN in Canada

TSN has the Bahrain Grand Prix live stream in Canada in English, while RDS has coverage in French. F1 TV Pro is also an option for fans.

All sessions are broadcast on TSN, and if you receive the network through your cable or satellite provider, you can use TSN Go by signing in with your TV service credentials. Cord-cutters will want to check out TSN Direct, which comes in day- and month-long passes for $8 or $20 CAD, respectively. The TSN app will allow you to live stream the race from your phone, streaming box, or supported device.

Not actually in Canada at the moment? ExpressVPN and other VPN services can help you access the services you already subscribe to.

Watch on Fox Sports in Australia

If you're in Australia, you can watch the Bahrain Grand Prix on Fox Sports via Foxtel.

If you don't have a Foxtel subscription, you can also watch the race on Kayo Sports. This streaming service offers a no-lock-in contract for $25 a month, and you can even take advantage of a 14-day free trial to watch the race.

If you're usually based in Australia but are travelling, you can still watch the race by using a VPN.

Watch on Spark Sport in New Zealand

If you're in New Zealand, you can live stream every race of the 2022 F1 season, including the Bahrain Grand Prix, on Spark Sport. Spark Sport is available via web browsers on your PC or Mac, plus Apple and Android mobile devices, Chromecast, Apple TV, selected Samsung, Sony, Panasonic and LG TVs, and select Freeview streamers.

Spark Sport also offers a 7-day free trial, so you can tune in to at least one Grand Prix without paying a thing. After that, a subscription costs $24.99 per month, and Spark also covers Black Caps and England cricket games, EPL football, NBA basketball from the US, and MotoGP racing.

In addition to the Bahrain Grand Prix, Spark Sport will also show the pre-race show, which covers all the latest storylines and developments.

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