Bahrain Grand Prix 2023 qualifying and start time: How to follow F1 race on BBC radio and online
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Charles Leclerc won the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix in 2022
Follow live text and radio commentary of the Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir from 3-5 March.
Max Verstappen begins his bid for a third successive world title at a race he and team-mate Sergio Perez were forced to retire from last year. Charles Leclerc won for Ferrari.
BBC Sport has live coverage of the full grand prix weekend with live digital coverage on the website and app - including audience interaction, expert analysis, debate, voting, features, interviews and audio content.
You can follow all the action and the latest news on the BBC Sport F1 page and via the BBC Sport app, and catch up with analysis and interviews with the BBC Radio 5 Live Chequered Flag podcast.
All times are GMT. Broadcast times are subject to change at short notice.
If you're viewing this on the BBC News app, see the times by reading the full coverage page, external.
Bahrain Grand Prix coverage details (All times GMT) | ||||
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Date | Session | Time | Radio coverage | Online text commentary |
Friday, 3 March | First practice | 11:30-12:30 | BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds app | From 11:00 |
Second practice | 15:00-16:00 | BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds app | From 14:30 | |
Saturday, 4 March | Third practice | 11:30-12:30 | BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds app | From 11:00 |
Qualifying | 15:00-16:00 | BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds app | From 14:00 | |
Sunday, 5 March | Race | 15:00 | BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds app | From 13:30 |
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