When we watch the 2023 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix live stream this weekend, we tune into see if things will finally look up for the field.
You’ll be able to watch it play out online, so read on and we’ll show you how to watch F1 live streams from anywhere with a VPN (opens in new tab), potentially for FREE.
2023 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix live stream: How to watch live online
The 2023 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix starts at 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT / 3 p.m. GMT on Sunday (March 5) and 2 a.m. AEDT (Monday, March 6)
• FREE LIVE STREAM — Watch on RTL Zwee (opens in new tab) (Luxembourg) or Servus (opens in new tab) (Austria)
• U.K. — Watch on Sky Sports (opens in new tab) or Now (opens in new tab)
• U.S. — Watch on ESPN via Sling (opens in new tab) or Fubo.TV (opens in new tab) and ESPN Plus
• Watch anywhere — Try ExpressVPN 100% risk free (opens in new tab)
Because if Red Bull’s Max Verstappen — after two consecutive championships — takes another pole home, we’re gonna feel the worse sense of déjà vu. Going off of the practices last weekend, though, a new day could be dawning. Max’s teammate Sergio ‘Checo’ Perez was top overall, and set the top time on day 3 with a time of 1’30.305.
And, wouldn’t you know it, Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton got second place for the three days of testing, though there was some trouble on day two that required testing. The overall word, though, is that while Mercedes has made progress, there’s more to be done.
Verstappen, though, did take Day 1’s best time. Alfa Romeo’s Zhou Guanyu pulled a surprise out of nowhere to take Day 2.
If you want a catch-up on most of what happened last season watch Formula 1: Drive to Survive season 5. Just don’t tune in for anything from the dramatic Brazil GP, as the GP famous for Verstappen’s denial of Team Red Bull’s command to let Perez pass was wiped under the rug.
We’ll find out soon how that practices pace translates to the first GP of the season. Lights are out at the Bahrain Grand Prix at 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT / 3 p.m. GMT on Sunday (March 5) and 2 a.m. AEDT (Monday, March 6). Make sure you don’t miss a second of it by watching a Bahrain Grand Prix live stream — potentially for FREE.
Read on for details of how to watch, and don’t forget to check out our full 2023 F1 live streams hub for more information including the full schedule for the season.
FREE Bahrain Grand Prix live streams
How to watch the 2023 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix live stream for FREE
If you’re lucky enough to live in the Austria or Luxembourg then you can enjoy every second of the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix live stream for FREE.
That’s because the free-to-air RTL Zwee (opens in new tab) in Luxembourg will be showing every session of the Grand Prix, as will ServusTV (opens in new tab) in Austria.
But what if you’re usually based in one of those countries but aren’t at home for the Bahrain Grand Prix live stream? Maybe you’re on holiday and don’t want to spend money on pay TV in another country, when you’d usually be able to watch for free at home?
Don’t worry — you can watch it via a VPN instead. We’ll show you how to do that below.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we’ve said, ExpressVPN (opens in new tab) is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you’re in the U.S. and want to view an Austrian service, you’d select Austria from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to ORF or another website and watch the race.
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix live streams around the world
How to watch the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix live stream in the US
As with every F1 race this season, the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix live stream will be shown on ESPN. Coverage will be spread across ESPN2, ESPN3 and ESPNEWS, with the race itself on ESPN and ESPN Plus.
There are several ways you can access ESPN — and two of them are among our picks for the best streaming services.
ESPN is available through most cable packages as well as cable TV replacement services, including Sling TV, Fubo.TV, YouTube TV and Hulu with Live TV.
As well as being available through your cable service, you can also stream the race via the ESPN app, or on the Watch section of ESPN’s website. However, you’ll need to authenticate with your satellite, cable or live TV provider credentials to watch any sessions.
If you don’t want to pay for live ESPN in some fashion or another, your best alternative is F1 TV Pro (opens in new tab). This is F1’s own official F1 live stream service, and as with ESPN’s own coverage, it uses the feed from Sky Sports F1.
F1 TV Pro costs $10 per month or $80 for the season, which is much better value considering there are 23 races this year. Plus you also get Formula 2, Formula 3 and Porsche Supercup races, and F1’s archive of classic Grands Prix.
And remember, if you’re usually based in the U.S. but aren’t there at the moment, you can still watch the services you already subscribe to via a VPN such as ExpressVPN (opens in new tab) — meaning you can view the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix live stream from anywhere in the world.
How to watch the 2023 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix live stream in the UK
As usual, Sky Sports F1 will show the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix live stream, and in up to 4K resolution.
You’ll need to be a Sky Sports (opens in new tab)subscriber to watch the F1 live streams: the Sky Sports F1 channel is available for £15 per month (Sky Q is required), and there are packages available that give you lots more channels for only a bit extra.
To follow it 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 and a package that includes both Ultra HD and Sky Sports F1. In total, that’d come to at least £45 a month, plus a £20 one-off payment if you’re not an existing subscriber.
A far cheaper option is to buy a Now Sports Pass (opens in new tab). For all 11 Sky Sports channels, you’ll want the £33.99 for one month. There’s no 4K available here, though.
Again, if you’re usually based in the U.K. but are elsewhere at the moment, you can still watch the services you subscribe to by using one of the best VPN services.
How to watch the 2023 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix live stream in Canada
TSN has the Bahrain Grand Prix live stream in Canada in English, while RDS has coverage in French. F1 TV Pro (opens in new tab) also remains 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 (opens in new tab), which comes in day- and month-long passes for $8 or $20 CAD, respectively. The TSN app (opens in new tab) will allow you to live stream the race from your phone, streaming box or supported device.
Not actually in Canada at the moment? ExpressVPN (opens in new tab) and other VPN services can help you access the services you already subscribe to.
How to watch the 2023 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix live stream in Australia
Fox Sports has the rights to the Bahrain Grand Prix live stream in Australia, which means you can watch all the action online via Foxtel (opens in new tab).
Kayo Sports (opens in new tab) is another option. This service offers new subscribers a 14-day free trial, while one-month subscriptions start at $25.
You can also use one of the best VPN services to follow the action from your home country even when you’re elsewhere.
F1 Bahrain Grand Prix schedule
2023 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix live stream: Practice, qualifying and race weekend schedule
The Bahrain Grand Prix weekend begins Friday (March 3), with practice 1 and 2, with third practice and qualifying on Saturday (March 4) and the race on Sunday (March 5).
Friday, March 3
Practice 1
- 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. ET
- 3:30 a.m. – 4:30 a.m. PT
- 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. GMT
- 10:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. AEDT
Practice 2
- 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. ET
- 7 a.m. – 8 a.m PT
- 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. GMT
- 2 a.m. – 3 a.m. AEDT
Saturday, March 4
Practice 3
- 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. ET
- 3:30 a.m. – 4:30 a.m. PT
- 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. GMT
- 10:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. AEDT
Qualifying
- 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. ET
- 7 a.m. – 8 a.m PT
- 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. GMT
- 2 a.m. – 3 a.m. AEDT
Sunday, March 5
Bahrain Grand Prix
- 10 a.m. ET
- 7 a.m. PT
- 3 p.m. GMT
- 2 a.m. AEDT
F1 2023 car and driver line-ups
| Team | Driver 1 | Driver 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Red Bull | Max Verstappen | Sergio Perez |
| Ferrari | Charles Leclerc | Carlos Sainz |
| Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | George Russell |
| Alpine | Esteban Ocon | Pierre Gasly |
| McLaren | Lando Norris | Oscar Piastri |
| Aston Martin | Fernando Alonso | Lance Stroll |
| Alfa Romeo | Valtteri Bottas | Guanyu Zhou |
| Alpha Tauri | Yuki Tsunoda | Nyck de Vries |
| Haas | Kevin Magnussen | Nico Hülkenberg |
| Williams | Alex Albon | Logan Sargeant |
