Formula 1 heads to the Middle East for the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit. Located in Sakhir, this venue is known for its night races, dramatic desert backdrop, and thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing. Image: Formula 1 ©
The Bahrain Circuit is 5.412 kilometres long and features 15 turns, with long straights and heavy braking zones that create multiple overtaking opportunities. Drivers will complete 57 laps, covering a total distance of 308.238 kilometres under the lights on Sunday evening.
Here is the Bahrain Grand Prix time and schedule:
| Date | Session | Track Time (Bahrain) | USA Time (ET) 🇺🇸 | UK Time 🇬🇧 | China Time 🇨🇳 |
| April 11, 2025 | Practice 1 | 14:30 – 15:30 | 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
| April 11, 2025 | Practice 2 | 18:00 – 19:00 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| April 12, 2025 | Practice 3 | 15:30 – 16:30 | 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
| April 12, 2025 | Qualifying | 19:00 – 20:00 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM – 1:00 AM (Apr 13) |
| April 13, 2025 | Race | 18:00 | 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
