George Russell will be looking to prove he’s still in the fight for the Drivers’ Championship title as the 2026 Formula One season heads to Sepang this weekend for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
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Russell reduced teammate Kimi Antonelli’s championship lead to 66 points with his triumph at last weekend’s Azerbaijan GP. That win suggests the race for motorsport’s most prestigious prize may not yet be a formality.
This marks the first time in nine years the much-loved Sepang International Circuit has appeared on the F1 schedule. The 3.44-mile track on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur has been reintroduced as a replacement for the Bahrain Grand Prix that was set to take place at the Sakhir track back in April, but was canceled due to the war in the Middle East.
The Bahrain GP in Malaysia takes place at the Sepang International Circuit in Sepang, Selangor, on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 3 p.m. MYT local time in Malaysia. That makes it a 3 a.m. ET or 12 a.m. PT start in the US and Canada, and for viewers in the UK, it’s 8 a.m. BST. Australian F1 fans are looking at a 6 p.m. AEST start.
The Sepang International Circuit last appeared on the F1 calendar back in 2017 when it held the Malaysian GP. Hazrin Yeob Men Shah/Getty Images
Livestream the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia in the US
F1 racing has a new home on Apple TV, with the 2026 season marking the start of its five-year broadcast run for US viewers. There are ways to stream the events with a paid subscription or for free.
It’s worth noting that if you’ve recently bought a new Apple device and haven’t previously subscribed to the streaming platform, you can take advantage of a three-month free trial within 90 days of purchase.
If you’re not lucky enough to have bought a new Apple gadget during that time frame, there are two other free options for those new to Apple TV. The platform also offers a seven-day free trial to new subscribers through its dedicated app and the Apple TV channel on Prime Video. Finally, Apple’s subscription bundle, Apple One, will also get you a 30-day free trial of its TV streaming service.
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Apple TV now costs $15 per month in the US for the standalone, ad-free streaming service. It’s also available as part of the Apple One bundle, which starts at $22 per month and includes Apple Music, Apple Arcade and iCloud Plus.
How to livestream the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia in the UK
The Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia is available in the UK on Sky Sports. Sky Sports will include the practice rounds and qualifying. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the race via its app. Cord-cutters can watch Sky TV with unlimited Sky Sports on a Now TV membership.
Streaming the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia in the UK
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Sky subsidiary Now offers streaming access to Sky Sports channels with a Now Sports membership.
You can get a day of access for £15, or sign up to a monthly plan from £28 a month right now.
Livestream the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia in Canada
F1 fans can watch the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on TSN, but TSN Plus is no longer available as a standalone streaming option. Viewers can now choose from two main monthly plans: TSN Standard for $25, or TSN Premium for $30. Bundles and annual subscriptions are also available. But you’ll need TSN Premium if you want to watch all the action for this race.
Existing TSN cable subscribers can also watch at no extra charge using their TV provider’s account login details.
TSN’s streaming services grant you access to TSN 1-5 live linear channels, plus content from the NFL, CFL, NBA and F1.
Livestream the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia in Australia
The Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia can be watched Down Under on Fox Sports via Foxtel. If you’re not a Fox subscriber, your best option is to sign up for the streaming service Kayo Sports.
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A Kayo Sports subscription starts at AU$30 a month and lets you stream on one screen, while its Premium tier costs AU$46 a month for simultaneous viewing on up to three devices.
The service gives you access to a wide range of sports, including F1, NRL, NFL, NHL and MLB, and there are no lock-in contracts.
Better still, if you’re a new customer, you can take advantage of a one-week Kayo Sports free trial.
Formula One 2026 full schedule
You can visit the Formula One website for additional details on the schedule, but here’s when each main race takes place this season. Practice rounds are excluded.
F1 race day schedule
DateGrand PrixStart time (ET)May 3Miami Grand Prix4 p.m.May 24Canadian Grand Prix4 p.m.June 7Monaco Grand Prix9 a.m.June 14Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix9 a.m.June 28Austrian Grand Prix9 a.m.July 5British Grand Prix10 a.m.July 19Belgian Grand Prix9 a.m.July 26Hungarian Grand Prix9 a.m.Aug. 23Dutch Grand Prix9 a.m.Sept. 6Italian Grand Prix9 a.m.Sept. 13Spanish Grand Prix9 a.m.Sept. 26Azerbaijan Grand Prix7 a.m.Oct. 4Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia3 a.m.Oct. 11Singapore Grand Prix8 a.m.Oct. 25United States Grand Prix4 p.m.Nov. 1Mexican Grand Prix3 p.m.Nov. 8Brazilian Grand Prix12 p.m.Nov. 21Las Vegas Grand Prix11 p.m.Nov. 29Qatar Grand Prix11 a.m.Dec. 6Abu Dhabi Grand Prix8 a.m.
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