Channel 4 F1 highlights today: How to watch the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix FREE in the UK

The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix will be held at the Sepang International Circuit, which has returned to the Formula 1 calendar after a previous cancellation. Kimi Antonelli is the leading contender for victory, while Lewis Hamilton faces a crucial weekend with Ferrari amid ongoing speculation about team principal Fred Vasseur's future.

Channel 4 will provide free highlights of the race for UK viewers, with a 90-minute show scheduled for October 3 at 2.45pm BST and a longer two-and-a-half-hour recap on October 4 starting at 1pm BST. The event is expected to feature exciting action, particularly with the possibility of unpredictable weather conditions.