The Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix start time is set for Sunday, October 4, at 9 a.m. French time, corresponding to 3 p.m. local time in Malaysia, with live television coverage provided by Canal+ in France. Records show the event was relocated to the Sepang International Circuit following a decision formalized by the FIA in July due to the security situation in the Middle East.
Sepang International Circuit Host Venue and Race Distance
Sepang returns to the Formula 1 calendar for the first time since 2017, when Max Verstappen claimed victory at the Malaysian venue. For this weekend's rearranged fixture, drivers will complete 56 laps around the 5.543-kilometer circuit. Verstappen arrives in Malaysia following a second-place finish in Baku, Azerbaijan, continuing a busy stretch of the autumn calendar that will send the paddock next to the Singapore Grand Prix on October 11.
Kimi Antonelli Leads Drivers Championship Standings
Kimi Antonelli leads the drivers’ championship standings with 302 points, holding a 66-point advantage over teammate George Russell, who sits second with 236 points. Russell reduced the deficit by 15 points after claiming victory from pole position at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on September 26, while Antonelli finished fifth after starting from 16th on the grid. Lewis Hamilton occupies third place in the standings with 199 points. In the constructors’ standings, Mercedes leads with 538 points ahead of Ferrari with 378 points. Meanwhile, Isack Hadjar secured third place in Baku during his return to competition after missing three Grands Prix.
Canal+ Broadcasts Bahrain Grand Prix in France
In France, Canal+ holds the broadcast rights for the entire Formula 1 season and will air the Bahrain Grand Prix live starting at 8:55 a.m., following the pre-race show La Grille at 7:50 a.m. Qualifying sessions take place on Saturday at 10 a.m. on Canal+ Sport. Viewers can access the coverage through the Canal+ Sport subscription package, priced at 29.99 euros per month for the first year before increasing to 39.99 euros per month with a 24-month commitment, which includes television broadcasts as well as streaming access via the official website and mobile application.
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