FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX IN MALAYSIA 2026
| FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER | Local time | |
|---|---|---|
| Formula Trophy Malaysia | First Practice Session | 10:15 - 10:45 |
| FIA | F1 Car Presentation | 11:00 - 12:00 |
| FORMULA 1 | FIRST PRACTICE SESSION | 12:30 - 13:30 |
| Formula Trophy Malaysia | Second Practice Session | 14:00 - 14:30 |
| Formula 1 | Teams' Press Conference | 14:30 - 15:30 |
| FORMULA 1 | SECOND PRACTICE SESSION | 16:00 - 17:00 |
| SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER | ||
|---|---|---|
| Formula Trophy Malaysia | Qualifying Session | 10:30 - 11:00 |
| FORMULA 1 | THIRD PRACTICE SESSION | 12:30 - 13:30 |
| Formula Trophy Malaysia | Race 1 (27 Mins +1 Lap) | 14:15 - 14:47 |
| FORMULA 1 | QUALIFYING SESSION | 16:00 - 17:00 |
| Formula 1 | Press Conference | 17:00 - 18:00 |
| SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER | ||
|---|---|---|
| Formula Trophy Malaysia | Second Race (27 Mins +1 Lap) | 11:45 - 12:17 |
| Formula 1 | Drivers' Parade | 13:00 - 13:30 |
| Formula 1 | National Anthem | 14:44 - 14:46 |
| Formula 1 | Gulf Air Flyover | 14:46 - 14:47 |
| FORMULA 1 | GRAND PRIX (56 LAPS OR 120 MINS) | 15:00 - 17:00 |
Note - Kuala Lumpur is 8 hours ahead of UTC. Timetable subject to change.
Above is the full F1 Bahrain schedule – get up to speed with all the important timings for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026, which takes place over 56 laps of the 5.543-kilometre Sepang International Circuit in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, October 4.
The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia timetable covers the full weekend track schedule, including details of all practice and qualifying sessions, support races, press conferences and special events – plus, of course, that crucial Bahrain GP start time.
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