SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Below is a guide with all the essential information for the Bahrain F1 Grand Prix. This event marks the fourth round of the 2025 season. Formula 1 season.
Where can you tune in to catch the Bahrain Grand Prix on television?
— In the U.S., ESPN.
— The listing for other countries can be found here. .
What is the schedule for the Bahrain Grand Prix?
— Friday: Initial and subsequent session.
—Saturday: Third practice session and qualifying.
— Sunday: Bahrain Grand Prix, consisting of 57 laps around the 5.4-kilometer (3.4-mile) Bahrain International Circuit.
Where is the location of the Bahrain Grand Prix?
In 2004, the Bahrain International Circuit located in the desert near Sakhir became the first location in the Middle East to hold an Formula One Grand Prix. Drivers have become quite acquainted with this circuit as they conducted three days of pre-season testing there back in February. Max Verstappen from Red Bull secured victories in the past two races held here. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton holds the record as the most victorious driver at the Bahrain Grand Prix with a total of five wins under his belt.
What transpired in the most recent race?
After dominating the initial two grands prix in Australia and China, McLaren saw their winning streak come to an end as Verstappen secured both his and Red Bull’s first victory of the season. Lando Norris finished in second place, maintaining a one-point lead over Verstappen in the drivers' championship. Rounding out the podium was Norris’ teammate from McLaren, Oscar Piastri, who came in third.
What key points should I be aware of regarding Formula 1 up until now?
Get caught up:
— McLaren can be defeated, yet Verstappen needs to deliver flawlessly: 5 key points from F1’s Japanese Grand Prix
— Red Bull's Max Verstappen fend off McLaren drivers to secure his consecutive victory at the Japanese Grand Prix.
— Lewis Hamilton moderates his expectations as he joins Ferrari.
— Piastri of McLaren secures victory at the Chinese Grand Prix ahead of his teammate Norris. However, both Ferrari drivers are later disqualified.
— Lando Norris: McLaren is prepared for a championship battle among its racers.
— The shift of Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari is causing a significant cultural influence extending well past Formula 1.
— After only two rounds, Red Bull released Liam Lawson and brought in Yuki Tsunoda as his replacement. .
Key stats at Sakhir
61 – Verstappen has accumulated all of Red Bull’s 61 points for this season. The most recent instance of another Red Bull driver scoring a point was when Sergio Perez did so in Las Vegas back in November.
50 – Piastri is approaching his 50th Formula 1 race with McLaren.
0 – Two-time champion Fernando Alonso remains without a point in 2025 after finishing 11th in Japan. He is joined by four other drivers who have also failed to score: his teammate Pierre Gasly from Alpine, along with newcomers Liam Lawson, Gabriel Bortoleto, and Jack Doohan.
What are they saying?
"Bahrain offers a totally different circuit that puts significant strain on the tires; they tend to overheat too. There’s more work for us ahead, however, winning in Japan demonstrates that when we get every detail right, we can be competitive at the front." – Verstappen.
"I believe the speed was incredible. The next step for me is to ensure I'm in a better spot to capitalize on it." – Piastri.
"I plan to reset before Bahrain, and I'm confident that my level of confidence will naturally improve compared to how I felt previously. I expect to have a clearer understanding of the car, and I’m looking forward to the upcoming race." — Yuki Tsunoda, Max Verstappen’s new teammate, finished 12th in Japan.
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