The 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix was held at Bahrain International Circuit and won by Max Verstappen

2023 Bahrain Grand Prix F1 race information

The 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix was round 1 of the 2023 Formula 1 season. It was the 19th Bahrain Grand Prix to count towards the world championship.

The race weekend format included three practice sessions, followed by qualifying and the grand prix.

This round was won by Max Verstappen for Red Bull. Read the race report here:

Race weekend information

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2023 Bahrain Grand Prix Formula 1 session times

Friday 3 March

First practice: 14:30 (11:30 UK time)
Second practice: 18:00 (15:00 UK time)

Saturday 4 March

Third practice: 14:30 (11:30 UK time)
Qualifying: 18:00 (15:00 UK time)

Sunday 5 March

Race: 18:00 (15:00 UK time)
NB. Times in 24-hour clock.

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Formula 2 (two races)
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Circuit

The Bahrain Grand Prix was held at Bahrain International Circuit. This is a 5.4-kilometre, 15-turn permanent track which was first used by Formula 1 in 2004.

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How to watch the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix

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Previous race: 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Next race: 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Last updated: 5 March 2024

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