Start Time, Schedule, and How to Watch the 2025 Bahrain GP
The fourth qualifying session of the 2025 Formula 1 season takes place today at the Bahrain Grand Prix, where the grid will be set for Sunday’s race under the lights in Sakhir.
Reigning world champion Max Verstappen is aiming to secure his second pole position of the season, following a dominant win from P1 at the Japanese Grand Prix. However, he faces stiff competition this weekend.
McLaren has shown impressive form so far in Bahrain, leading both Friday practice sessions. Notably, Verstappen was outpaced by Racing Bulls’ rising star Isack Hadjar during FP2, raising the stakes heading into qualifying.
Despite mixed practice results, the true pace of the field will be revealed in today’s qualifying session, which promises plenty of excitement. Here’s all the key information you need to watch it live.
What Time Does Bahrain GP Qualifying Start Today?
The qualifying session begins at 7:00 PM local time (AST). Below are the session start times converted for various global time zones:
Local (AST): 7:00 PM Saturday
UK (BST): 5:00 PM Saturday
Central Europe (CEST): 6:00 PM Saturday
USA (EDT): 12:00 PM Saturday
USA (CDT): 11:00 AM Saturday
USA (PDT): 9:00 AM Saturday
Australia (AEST): 2:00 AM Sunday
Australia (AWST): 12:00 AM Sunday
Australia (ACST): 1:30 AM Sunday
Mexico (CST): 10:00 AM Saturday
Japan (JST): 1:00 AM Sunday
South Africa (SAST): 6:00 PM Saturday
Egypt (EET): 6:00 PM Saturday
China (CST): 12:00 AM Sunday
India (IST): 9:30 PM Saturday
Brazil (BRT): 1:00 PM Saturday
Singapore (SGT): 12:00 AM Sunday
Saudi Arabia (AST): 7:00 PM Saturday
Turkey (EEST): 7:00 PM Saturday
Broadcast coverage varies depending on your country. Here’s where to tune in:
UK: Sky Sports F1
USA: ESPN, ESPN Deportes
Italy: Sky Italia
Netherlands: Viaplay, Viaplay Xtra
China: CCTV, Tencent, Guangdong TV
Japan: Fuji TV, DAZN
Australia: Fox Sports, Kayo, Foxtel, Network Ten
Spain: DAZN F1
Canada: TSN, RDS, Noovo
Germany: Sky Deutschland
France: Canal+
Belgium: RTBF, Telenet, Play Sports
Mexico: Fox Sports Mexico
Singapore: beIN SPORTS
Hungary: M4 (MTVA)
Brazil: Bandeirantes, Bandsports
Austria: Servus TV, ORF
Middle East & Turkey: beIN SPORTS
Africa: SuperSport
Latin America: ESPN
Additionally, F1TV Pro provides live streaming in supported regions with onboard cameras, team radios, and full coverage.
