Bahrain Grand Prix: Watch F1 Live And Uninterrupted

The Bahrain Grand Prix is a highly anticipated event in the Formula One racing calendar, with the 2022 race marking the introduction of a new breed of cars and the first time teams would run them at full potential. The race took place at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, with Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing leading the way in the practice sessions. The Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying session, which determines the starting grid positions for the race, is broadcasted live on various channels depending on the region. For example, in the United States, it aired on ESPN2, while in the United Kingdom, it was available on Sky Sports. The race itself is an exciting event, with Lewis Hamilton aiming for his fourth straight title and Verstappen seeking his first win in Bahrain.

Watch on Sky Sports F1 or Sky Sports Main Event in the UK

To watch the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix in the UK, you can tune in to Sky Sports F1 or Sky Sports Main Event. Sky Sports F1 is dedicated to broadcasting Formula 1 races, and you can add it to your Sky Sports channels with a subscription.

If you are an existing Sky TV customer, you can add Sky Sports to your current package online or through the My Sky app. New customers can also get Sky Sports by first choosing a base Sky TV package and then adding Sky Sports.

You can also watch Sky Sports F1 by subscribing to NOW, Sky's streaming service. This option is available to both new and existing customers. With NOW, you can either pay for a one-off day pass or opt for a monthly membership.

In addition to Sky Sports F1, Sky Sports Main Event will also broadcast the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix. To watch on this channel, you will need a Sky Sports subscription that includes Sky Sports Main Event.

Watch on ESPN2 or the ESPN app in the US

If you're in the US, you can watch the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix on ESPN2 or the ESPN app. The race will be streamed on the ESPN app and available on-demand. You can also watch on ESPN and ESPN+.

ESPN is the home of F1 in the US, with 18 out of 24 races airing on either ESPN or ABC, and the remaining six airing on ESPN2. Sixteen races will stream on ESPN+ in 2024.

ESPN's F1 coverage includes a dedicated site that reports on the championship year-round, with reporters on-site at every race. ESPN's F1 reporters also contribute to the video podcast program 'Unlapped', which appears on the ESPN YouTube channel.

ESPN's coverage of the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix will include a pre-race show, 'Grand Prix Saturday', which will air at 8:30 a.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+, while ESPN Deportes' Spanish pre-show will air at 9 a.m. ET. The race will then air at 9:55 a.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+.

If you're a cord-cutter, you can watch F1 racing with a live TV streaming service such as Hulu's live TV bundle, which includes ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN+.

If you're looking for a lower-cost subscription, a direct subscription to ESPN+ is a more affordable option for sports fans. If you only want to watch F1 racing and don't care about other sports, an F1 TV Pro subscription is a simple way to stream every race, practice and qualifier.

Watch on Fox Sports in Australia

Watching the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix on Fox Sports in Australia is easy. The Fox Sports channel is available to watch on Kayo Sports, Foxtel, Foxtel from Telstra, and the online streaming platform Foxtel Now.

If you're watching on Kayo Sports, you can stream every practice, qualifying race, and Grand Prix live using eligible desktop and mobile devices. Kayo also offers enhanced features such as SplitView, where you can watch up to four events at the same time, and Kayo Minis, shortened replays of every F1 race on the calendar. You can try Kayo for free with their 7-day free trial.

With Foxtel Now, you can watch every Formula 1 championship race live and in High Definition. This includes every qualifying, practice, and race across 24 weekends, starting with the Bahrain GP in March and concluding with Abu Dhabi in December. Foxtel Now also offers a 10-day free trial.

For Foxtel, you will need to subscribe to the Sports HD pack for 12 months, which offers nine dedicated sports channels, including Fox Sports. The latest Foxtel iQ5 box is the only way to watch F1 live in 4K Ultra HD, provided you have a 4K-ready TV. Foxtel customers can also stream F1 live on mobile devices via the Foxtel Go app, though the streaming will be in standard definition.

Telstra customers can also access Fox Sports by adding it to their account. With Kayo from Telstra, you can choose between Basic and Premium plans, while Foxtel Now from Telstra offers a discounted monthly rate with no lock-in contract.

Listen on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC 5 Live Sports Extra or the BBC Sport website in the UK

If you're in the UK, you can listen to live radio coverage of every practice, qualifying and race for the 2022 F1 season on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC 5 Live Sports Extra, or via the BBC Sport website. Coverage of the Bahrain GP qualifying will start at 2:55 pm GMT on BBC 5 Live Sports Extra and the BBC Sounds app.

BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC 5 Live Sports Extra are available on FM, AM, DAB, and online radio. You can also listen to these stations on digital TV services, such as Freeview, Freesat, Sky, and Virgin Media.

The BBC Sport website also offers live audio commentary, which you can access through your web browser or the BBC Sounds app.

Watch free highlights on Channel 4 in the UK

If you're in the UK, you can watch free highlights of the Bahrain Grand Prix on Channel 4. Channel 4 airs free highlights of every qualifying session, sprint, and race throughout the F1 season. The highlights programme airs on both Saturday and Sunday every race weekend.

For the British GP, Channel 4 will show the race live along with all the action from Silverstone throughout that weekend. The British GP will take place between 8 and 9 July.

Channel 4 is the only place on terrestrial TV that will have Formula One highlights in the UK this season.

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