Formula 1 starts the new season today with the first race. Here you can find out how you can follow the Grand Prix live on TV, live stream and live ticker.
Formula 1, Bahrain GP: time, date, place
The first Grand Prix on the 2021 racing calendar is the Bahrain Grand Prix. This is driven on the Bahrain International Circuit. The route is 5.412 kilometers long. 15 corners have to be taken to complete a lap.
The race will take place on Sunday, March 28, 2021. It should start in the afternoon: the starting gun in the desert state should be given at 5 p.m.
Formula 1, Bahrain GP: Race today live on TV and live stream
Would you like to follow the Bahrain Grand Prix live on RTL? Unfortunately we have bad news for you: That won’t be possible. RTL only shows four races live on free TV this season. The Bahnrain Grand Prix is not one of these four races.
The race can be seen live on Sky . The pay-TV broadcaster shows all competitions this season live and in full length, and Sky is also there live for the free practice sessions and qualifying.
These broadcasts can be seen on the new Sky Sport F1 (HD) channel and on Sky Sport UHD . The following team accompanies the races on the microphone:
- Commentator: Sascha Roos
- Expert: Ralf Schumacher
- Expert: Timo Glock
The Austrian broadcaster ServusTV offers you another possibility to follow the race in Bahrain live. The Austrians are also at the race and report live. You can also receive ServusTV in Germany – both via cable and satellite. ServusTV also offers a free live stream of the race.
Formula 1, Bahrain GP: Race today in the live ticker
Of course, you can also follow all events on the Bahrain International Circuit in the live ticker. SPOX accompanies all Grand Prix live and reports on all free practice sessions, qualifying and of course the race.
You can find our live ticker of the race in Bahrain here.
Formula 1: Schumacher and Vettel in focus
Formula 1 offers plenty of storylines again this season. Two Germans take center stage: Sebastian Vettel drives for Aston Martin in 2021. Can the ex-world champion compete for the top places with his new team?
Mick Schumacher is also making his Formula 1 debut. Michael Schumacher’s son takes to the track in the Haas.
Also interesting: will Lewis Hamilton remain so dominant? Will Ferrari find its way back to old strength? And how does Fernando Alonso present himself on his comeback
Formula 1, Bahrain GP: The starting grid
| Rang | Fahrer | Team |
| 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 3 | Valtteri Bottas | Mercedes |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 5 | Pierre Gasly | AlphaTauri |
| 6 | Daniel Ricciardo | McLaren |
| 7 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 8 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari |
| 9 | Fernando Alonso | Alpine F1 Team |
| 10 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin |
| 11 | Sergio Perez | Red Bull |
| 12 | Antonio Giovinazzi | Alfa Romeo |
| 13 | Yuki Tsunoda | AlphaTauri |
| 14 | Kimi Räikkönen | Alfa Romeo |
| 15 | George Russell | Williams |
| 16 | Esteban Ocon | Alpine F1 Team |
| 17 | Nicholas Latifi | Williams |
| 18 | Mick Schumacher | Haas F1 |
| 19 | Nikita Mazepin | Haas F1 |
| 20 | Sebastian Vettel | Aston Martin |
Formula 1: All teams and drivers at a glance
| team | Driver 1 | Driver 2 |
| Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas |
| Red Bull | Max Verstappen | Sergio Perez |
| McLaren | Daniel Ricciardo | Lando Norris |
| Aston Martin | Sebastian Vettel | Lance Stroll |
| Alpine | Fernando Alonso | Esteban Ocon |
| Ferrari | Charles Leclerc | Carlos Sainz |
| AlphaTauri | Pierre Gasly | Yuki Tsunoda |
| Alfa Romeo | Kimi Raikkonen | Antonio Giovinazzi |
| Haas | Mick Schumacher | Nikita Mazepin |
| Williams | George Russell | Nicholas Latifi |
