How to watch Bahrain Grand Prix 2023: Live stream for free from anywhere

Verstappen has won two F1 champions back-to-back, while Red Bull won the 2022 constructors’ championship, and they will be the red-hot favourites to claim glory again.

But the journey is long. Hamilton, after the worst season of his career in 2022, is aiming to respond by winning an all-time record eighth championship this year.

Will his Mercedes W14 car provide him with the performance necessary to combat Verstappen?

Ferrari, under new leadership, will hope to propel Charles Leclerc to the title while McLaren’s Lando Norris is among several young talents hoping that their breakthrough season begins in Bahrain.

We’ve explained how you can watch the Bahrain Grand Prix below…

How to watch Bahrain GP for free online

The Austrian broadcasters ORF or Servus have free Bahrain Grand Prix coverage, which you can live stream on their of streaming platforms - ORF TVthek for ORF or Servus TV for Servus. Just bear in mind that the commentary will be in German, and you may need to create a free account in order to tune in. 

Belgian broadcaster RTBF also has free coverage of the Bahrain Grand Prix, only with French commentary. You can live stream RTBF on RTBF Auvio.

How to watch Bahrain Grand Prix 2023 from anywhere 

If you’re currently abroad or not in the same country as the TV streaming service you’re trying to use, you probably won’t be able to watch the Bahrain Grand Prix because of geo-blocking, a technology that broadcasters use to restricts certain content to specific parts of the world. However, you can dodge geo-blocks by using a VPN, and ExpressVPN is one of the best.

ExpressVPN is offering all customers an extra three months free if they take out the 12-month plan (a saving of 49%) and a 30-day money-back guarantee so they can try it risk-free

ExpressVPN is an easy to use VPN that lets you change your IP address, making it look like you’re in a completely different country. It also encrypts your internet traffic to protect your privacy.

It’s compatible with most streaming devices including Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Xbox and PlayStation, and Android and Apple mobiles.

Bahrain Grand Prix start times (UK

Friday, March 3

Bahrain Grand Prix P1 - 11.30am

Bahrain Grand Prix P2 - 3pm

Saturday, March 4

Bahrain Grand Prix P3 - 11.30am

Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying - 3pm

Sunday, March 5

Bahrain Grand Prix - 3pm

How to watch the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix on F1 TV

F1 TV is one of the best F1 streaming services, as it shows every single session and race of the season, including the Bahrain Grand Prix. However, it’s not available everywhere, and the subscription price varies depending on your location.

To watch on F1 TV:

1. Get ExpressVPN

2. Connect to a server location where F1 TV is showing the Bahrain Grand Prix

3. Head to the F1 site

4. Tune in to the Bahrain Grand Prix!

How to watch 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix in the UK

Sky Sports F1 is showing every session of the Bahrain Grand Prix in the UK.

With a Sky Sports subscription, you’ll be able to stream the Bahrain Grand Prix online via Sky Go, and if you’re not in the UK right now you can use ExpressVPN to get around any geo-blocks.

To watch the F1 on Sky (£22 per month):

1. Get ExpressVPN

2. Connect to a server location in the UK

3. Head to Sky Go and log in

4. Enjoy the action!

How to watch 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix in the US without cable

F1 fans in the US can watch the Bahrain Grand Prix on ESPN’s suite of channels, and you don’t need an expensive cable package to tune in.

To watch the F1 on ESPN:

1. Get ExpressVPN

2. Connect to a server location in the U.S.

3. ESPN channels are available through Sling TV Orange (from US$17.50/month); Hulu+Live TV (from US$69.99/month), or YouTube TV ($from $54.99/month)

4. Kick back and enjoy!

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