The 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship reaches its season finale with the Bahrain 8 Hours at the Bahrain International Circuit. The event combines intense day-to-night racing with the championship’s decisive final showdown. Find here the 8 hours of Bahrain schedule. Images: BMW ©

2025 FIA WEC 8 Hours of Bahrain: full weekend schedule

DateSessionLocal (Bahrain)UKUS ETParis/Brussels
Nov 6Free Practice 112:15 – 13:4509:15 – 10:4504:15 – 05:4510:15 – 11:45
Nov 6Free Practice 217:00 – 18:3014:00 – 15:3009:00 – 10:3015:00 – 16:30
Nov 7Free Practice 312:00 – 13:0009:00 – 10:0004:00 – 05:0010:00 – 11:00
Nov 7Qualifying – LMGT316:00 – 16:1213:00 – 13:1208:00 – 08:1214:00 – 14:12
Nov 7Hyperpole – LMGT316:20 – 16:3013:20 – 13:3008:20 – 08:3014:20 – 14:30
Nov 7Qualifying – Hypercar16:40 – 16:5213:40 – 13:5208:40 – 08:5214:40 – 14:52
Nov 7Hyperpole – Hypercar17:00 – 17:1014:00 – 14:1009:00 – 09:1015:00 – 15:10
Nov 8Race14:00 – 22:0011:00 – 19:0006:00 – 14:0012:00 – 20:00

How to watch the 8 Hours of Bahrain

The race and sessions will be broadcast on the official FIA WEC TV, Eurosport/Discovery+, and regional broadcasters depending on your country.

FAQ – FIA WEC 8 Hours of Bahrain

What time does the Bahrain 8H race start?
14:00 local time (11:00 UK, 06:00 US ET, 12:00 Paris/Brussels).

How long is the Bahrain race?
The main race lasts 8 hours, running into the evening under the floodlights.

Is this the final round of the season?
Yes, Bahrain hosts the season finale and the title decider in both Hypercar and LMGT3.

8 hours of Bahrain schedule
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