Bahrain GP 2026: Verstappen Wins at Sepang, How to Watch in India & Ticket Info

What Happened at the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix

The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix, officially the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026, was held at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia on 4 October 2026. The race started at 07:00 local time (MYT, UTC+8) and Max Verstappen took the win in 1 hour 47 minutes 14.808 seconds.

Race Weekend Schedule

• Practice 1: 2 October 10:30 – 05:30 MYT
• Practice 2: 2 October 08:00 – 09:00 MYT
• Practice 3: 3 October 04:30 – 05:30 MYT
• Qualifying: 3 October 08:00 – 09:00 MYT
• Race: 4 October 07:00 MYT

How to Watch the Bahrain GP Live in India

Streaming Options

Indian viewers can stream the entire weekend on F1 TV Premium or F1 TV Pro. Both services deliver 4K Ultra‑HD/HDR, multi‑view options, and onboard camera feeds, and are available on Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku.

Ticketing and Viewing Spots

Tickets for the Bahrain GP are sold through the official Bahrain GP website and authorized local partners. Popular viewing areas include the Main Grandstand, which offers a clear view of the pit straight and the final hairpin, and the grandstands around the final hairpin, ideal for spotting late‑braking overtakes.

Sepang International Circuit – Quick Facts

• Opened: 1999, designed by Hermann Tilke.
• Track length: 5.543 km.
• Race distance: 310.417 km over 56 laps.
• Known for its wide layout, long straights, heavy‑braking zones and sudden tropical downpours.
• Located near Kuala Lumpur International Airport, making it highly accessible.

Why the Bahrain GP Is Trending in India

Google Trends India recorded about 2,000 searches for “bahrain gp” in the past 24 hours, a 500 % increase, reflecting the excitement around Verstappen’s win, the race’s weather‑related delays and growing interest in Formula 1 streaming in the region.