Best Platforms To Stream Bahrain Gp Live

The Bapco 6 Hours of Bahrain is a race in the FIA World Endurance Championship. The race will be televised by several major broadcasters, including Eurosport, Fox Sports, and La Chaine L'Equipe. Eurosport will show the full six hours live across Europe, including in the UK, France, and Germany. La Chaine L’Equipe will also show the entire race live and free-to-air in France. In the UK, BT Sport will televise the entire race. For those unable to watch the race on TV, it will also be available to live stream on the official FIA WEC app, which is available worldwide except for in the USA and Canada.

Broadcasters in Europe

The Bapco 6 Hours of Bahrain, part of the FIA World Endurance Championship, will be broadcast by several major broadcasters across Europe.

Eurosport will air the race in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK, with the full six or eight hours live on Eurosport 1 or 2, depending on the territory. Eurosport platforms will also show the race in other European countries.

In the UK, BT Sport will televise the entire race, and it will be available on the Discovery+ streaming service.

In France, fans can watch the race on La Chaine L’Equipe, which will show the race in full, as well as on L’Equipe.fr. Free-to-air channel RTL Nitro will also show parts of the race live.

In Germany, the race will be shown live in full on Sport 1+ and RTL NITRO.

In Italy, viewers can tune in live via Sky Sport 257, while Sky Sport Max will show the full race.

In Poland, the race will be shown live in its entirety on Polsat and Polsat Sport Extra.

In Belgium, the race will be broadcast in full on RTBF Auvio, and in Austria, it will be on ORF SPORT +.

Ziggo will broadcast the race live in the Netherlands, and in Sweden, Norway, and Finland, it will be shown on Viasport (Viaplay).

MotorTrend will show the race in the USA and the Caribbean, and it will also be available on the MotorTrend streaming service.

Broadcasters in North America

For viewers in North America, MotorTrend is the go-to channel to watch the race. Dedicated to auto enthusiasts, MotorTrend will broadcast the first and final 90 minutes of the race live in the USA and the Caribbean. The network will also provide post-race coverage. For those in the USA, MotorTrend is available on linear TV, while Canadian residents can tune in on the Discovery-owned Velocity channel.

In Mexico, Fox Sports 3 will show the race live in two parts: 04:30 – 07:30 and 08:55 – 13:30 local time.

For those unable to watch on TV, the race can also be streamed live via the FIA WEC app, which is available to download on Google and Apple. The app provides full coverage of news and English-language commentary over the race weekend. However, it is geo-blocked in the USA and Canada.

Broadcasters in Asia

Eurosport has the pan-Asian TV rights to broadcast the race from Bahrain. Eurosport will air the race live in the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia. Eurosport platforms will also show the WEC action across Europe, including in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.

In Japan, J Sports will broadcast the race live, with full coverage of qualifying and the race. Chinese viewers can follow the race live via online platforms Douyin, HeXin RacingChatterbox, and 24hourSports. StanSport will televise the race in full in Australia, with replays available on-demand.

For viewers in New Zealand, Sky will broadcast the race live, with coverage of home driver Brendon Hartley.

Broadcasters in Africa

The Bapco 6 Hours of Bahrain, the penultimate round of the FIA WEC, will be broadcast by SuperSport as part of a pan-regional deal in Africa. Long-term WEC broadcast partner SuperSport will televise the race to residents living in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The race will also be available to watch on the official FIA WEC app, which is available worldwide (excluding the USA and Canada, where it is geoblocked). The app will broadcast the action from qualifying, the full six-hour race, plus exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews. The app has English commentary on its live transmissions, with expert insights from Allan McNish.

For those in South Africa, the race will be shown live in its entirety on Discovery's Velocity channel.

The FIA WEC app

Let's dive into the details of the FIA WEC app and explore why it's a great choice for endurance racing enthusiasts. The app is powered by SPORTALL, a sports streaming specialist, ensuring a smooth and reliable streaming experience for fans worldwide. It is available on smartphones and tablets with iOS and Android, as well as on Smart TVs with Chromecast. You can also access it online via fiawec.tv.

One of the standout features of the app is the insightful commentary provided by a team of experts. Anthony Davidson, Martin Haven, Graham Goodwin, and Bruce Jouanny lend their extensive knowledge and experience to the broadcast, ensuring that viewers understand the nuances of the race. With their insightful analysis and commentary, you'll feel like you have your own personal pit crew guiding you through the action.

Additionally, the app provides live timing and data information, keeping you updated on the race's progress in real-time. You'll also have access to the latest championship news, driver and team information, and several hours of race archive footage to satisfy your endurance racing curiosity.

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