Channel 4'S Bahrain Grand Prix Coverage Explained

The Bahrain Grand Prix is a highly anticipated event in the Formula 1 calendar, with fans eager to see the best drivers in the world compete in a thrilling race. In the past, Channel 4 has provided extensive coverage of the Bahrain Grand Prix, offering both live coverage and highlights of the race. In recent years, Channel 4 has faced competition from other broadcasters, but it continues to be a go-to source for many racing enthusiasts. With a team of experienced commentators and analysts, Channel 4 delivers exciting and insightful coverage of the Bahrain Grand Prix, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.

Channel 4 will air highlights of the Bahrain Grand Prix

Channel 4's coverage of the Bahrain Grand Prix will be presented by Steve Jones, who will be joined by ex-Formula 1 drivers David Coulthard and Mark Webber. The programme will offer viewers an insight into the qualifying session, which is often a good indication of who has the fastest car and could be a contender for the race win. With seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton on the grid, it will be tough for other drivers to beat him, but there is always the potential for an upset.

The Bahrain Grand Prix is a night race, which adds an extra element of excitement and challenge for the drivers. The race starts at 4 pm BST on Sunday, with qualifying taking place on Saturday at 3 pm. Channel 4's highlights programme will air at 6:30 pm on Saturday for the qualifying session, and 8:30 pm on Sunday for the race. This will give viewers a chance to see the best bits of the action if they are unable to watch the live coverage.

Channel 4 has a strong team of presenters and analysts for their Formula 1 coverage, and with Alex Jacques leading the commentary, viewers can expect a knowledgeable and engaging broadcast. The Bahrain Grand Prix is sure to be a thrilling start to the 2021 Formula 1 season, and with Channel 4 airing highlights, it will be accessible to a wide audience in the UK.

Live coverage of the Bahrain Grand Prix will be on Sky Sports F1

If you don't have Sky, you can stream the race online with a NowTV pass, which will give you access to Sky Sports coverage all weekend for each session live as it happens.

You can also watch highlights of the Bahrain Grand Prix on Channel 4. These will be available after qualifying and the race, with Saturday's action starting at 6:30 pm and the race highlights on Sunday beginning at 8:30 pm BST.

Channel 4's coverage will be presented by Steve Jones, who will be joined by David Coulthard and Mark Webber.

In addition to television coverage, you can also listen to radio coverage of the Bahrain Grand Prix on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra. Their coverage will begin five minutes ahead of each practice session and 15 minutes before the race starts on Sunday.

Radio coverage of the Bahrain Grand Prix will be on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

Radio coverage will be available all weekend on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra, with coverage beginning five minutes ahead of each practice session and 15 minutes before lights out on Sunday. This means that coverage for the first practice session will start at 11:25 am on Friday, and coverage for the race will begin at 3:45 pm on Sunday.

BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra is not the only way to follow the Bahrain Grand Prix. The race will be shown live on Sky Sports F1 on all three days of the weekend, with Saturday qualifying and Sunday's race also shown on Sky Sports Main Event. NowTV is an option for viewers to stream the race online, offering Sky Sports coverage for each session live as it happens. Highlights will also be available after qualifying and the race on Channel 4.

The Bahrain Grand Prix is the first race of the 2021 F1 season

Highlights will be available on Channel 4 after qualifying and the race, beginning at 6:30 pm on Saturday and 8:30 pm on Sunday. Radio coverage will be available all weekend on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra, with coverage beginning five minutes ahead of each practice session and 15 minutes before the race on Sunday.

The 2021 F1 season features a relatively new grid, with eight drivers making their debut for new teams. The season will also be the longest in F1 history, with 23 races in total.

The Bahrain Grand Prix will be presented by Steve Jones

Jones has been presenting Channel 4's F1 coverage since 2021, and has been a part of the channel's broadcasting team since 2019. He has also presented other Channel 4 shows, such as "The Circle".

The Bahrain Grand Prix is the first race of the 2023 Formula 1 season, taking place in Sakhir. The race will run from the late evening of Sunday, March 5th, into the night.

Channel 4 will air live coverage of the British Grand Prix weekend, as well as highlights of every qualifying session, sprint, and Grand Prix. This is part of an extension to their partnership with Sky Sports, which will continue through the 2024, 2025, and 2026 seasons.

Alex Jacques is Channel 4's F1 lead commentator. Jacques has been in the role since 2021 and has been a commentator since 2015. He has also covered other prestigious events, such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans and Indianapolis 500.

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