Bahrain Grand Prix schedule

Formula 1 heads to Malaysia this weekend for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix, with the race taking place at the Sepang International Circuit from October 2th to 4th.

The event retains the Bahrain Grand Prix name despite being moved from the Bahrain International Circuit to Malaysia. Sepang is hosting the race as part of an adjusted 2026 calendar.

The weekend follows the traditional Formula 1 format, with three practice sessions, qualifying and the Grand Prix itself.

Friday, October 2

• Free Practice 1 – 12:30 local time
• Free Practice 2 – 16:00 local time

Saturday, October 3

• Free Practice 3 – 12:30 local time
• Qualifying – 16:00 local time

Sunday, October 4

• Bahrain Grand Prix – 15:00 local time

The race will cover 56 laps of the 5.543-kilometre Sepang circuit, for a total distance of 310.398 kilometres.

George Russell arrives as the most recent race as a winner after his victory in Azerbaijan, while his Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli leads the drivers' championship. Max Verstappen is still searching for his first win of the season.