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Bahrain Grand Prix Kicks Off as Norris Leads Verstappen by One Point

The fourth round of the 2025 Formula 1 season begins today, with Norris and Verstappen locked in a tight championship battle and live coverage set for a global audience.

Sparks fly from the cars of Carlos Sainz of Spain driving (55) the Ferrari SF-24 and Charles Leclerc of Monaco driving the (16) Ferrari SF-24 as they compete for track position during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain on March 02, 2024 in Bahrain, Bahrain.
Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - April 11, 2025 McLaren's Lando Norris during practice REUTERS/Rula Rouhana
Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - April 11, 2025 McLaren's Lando Norris during practice REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed

Overview

  • The 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix runs from April 11 to 13 at the Bahrain International Circuit, marking the fourth race in a 24-event Formula 1 season.
  • Lando Norris leads the drivers' championship by a single point over Max Verstappen, following Verstappen's victory in Japan.
  • Drivers arrived in Bahrain on April 10 for media day, signaling the start of race weekend preparations and heightened anticipation for the title fight.
  • The race will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK and ESPN in the US, with Sunday’s race starting at 4:00 PM local time (6:00 PM Bahrain time).
  • This race is pivotal in the early season as teams refine strategies ahead of upcoming events in Saudi Arabia and Miami.