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The Bahrain Grand Prix is the first race of the 2024 Formula 1 season. You can watch the practices, qualifying, and race — all without cable.
Max Verstappen won the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix.
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Formula One is the most popular motorsport in the world. And the first event of the season is the Bahrain Grand Prix.
It comes from Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, at the southern tip of the Persian Gulf island country of Bahrain. It is also the home of the University of Bahrain.
At last year’s event, the Ferrari team (Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr) won the top two spots after both Red Bull Racing cars (current World Champion Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez) suffered mechanical issues. The 2021 winner, former World Champion Lewis Hamilton with Mercedes, came in third followed by teammate George Russell.
The Bahrain Grand Prix runs from Thursday, February 29th through Saturday, March 2nd. The events are listed below. The main event itself is on ESPN, the practice and qualifying are on ESPN2, and all the commentary and Formula 2 and Formula 3 events are on ESPN3.
Here are the main events happening this weekend for Formula 1.
There’s a lot more happening in Bahrain this weekend. Here’s a complete list:
Since the Bahrain Grand Prix and all the rest of the Formula One season are shown on ESPN, you have a lot of choices:
All these streaming services provide a cloud DVR. Sling only allows you to stream on one device at a time — part of why it provides such a low price. But the others all allow you to stream on multiple devices simultaneously.
You can live stream with apps from all these services on the major devices: Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, iOS (iPad/iPhone), Roku, and web browsers. Many also support different smart TVs (LG, Samsung, Vizio) and gaming consoles (PlayStation, Xbox). See our individual reviews for more.
If your sports viewing is laser-focused on Formula 1, you should sign up for F1 TV. It costs is $84.99 per year and provides complete racing coverage. You will receive:
Formula One is even more popular outside the United States. So you can watch it pretty much wherever you are.
We won’t know until qualifying who gets pole position and what the starting grid looks like for the Bahrain Grand Prix. But all the best drivers are on hand:
| Teams | Driver #1 | Driver #2 |
| Red Bull Racing | Sergio Pérez | Max Verstappen |
| Ferrari | Charles Leclerc | Carlos Sainz Jr |
| Mercedes | George Russell | Lewis Hamilton |
| McLaren | Oscar Piastri | Lando Norris |
| Aston Martin | Fernando Alonso | Lance Stroll |
| Kick Sauber | Zhou Guanyu | Valtteri Bottas |
| Haas F1 Team | Nico Hülkenberg | Kevin Magnussen |
| RB | Yuki Tsunoda | Daniel Ricciardo |
| Williams | Logan Sargeant | Alexander Albon |
| Alpine | Pierre Gasly | Esteban Ocon |
Oliver Bearman is a reserve driver for Ferrari and Haas this year
There were three free practice sessions. Max Verstappen won the race for Red Bull Racing, leading every lap and taking fastest lap. Charles Leclerc finished fourth for Ferrari, while Mercedes struggled with engine cooling and ERS battery issues. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finished sixth and eighth for McLaren.
For watching the Bahrain Grand Prix, Fubo stands out as the best option. I found its streaming quality to be consistently strong, with minimal buffering, which is essential for live sports like F1. The channel package offers over 150 channels, including all the ESPN networks, making it a great deal for sports fans. It also offers a 7-day free trial, so you can test it out without commitment. What sets Fubo apart is its international sports coverage and seamless integration across devices, making it perfect for watching on the go. Plus, it includes a solid DVR feature, allowing you to record the race and catch up later. Whether you’re at home or traveling, Fubo is the most reliable and comprehensive choice for F1 fans looking for a well-rounded viewing experience.
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