The 2022 Formula One season has arrived and after yesterday’s first qualifying session of the campaign we’re all set to go racing at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Last year brought one of the most exciting seasons in the history of the sport, with Max Verstappen pipping Lewis Hamilton to the world title in controversial fashion on the final lap of the final race of the year in Abu Dhabi.
Verstappen starts today’s race from second on the grid, with the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc on pole and his teammate Carlos Sainz in third as the Italian manufacturer made a real statement of their intent.
Hamilton, meanwhile, is back in fifth, his fastest lap 0.680 seconds slower than that of Leclerc’s.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of the race...
When is the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix?
The F1 Bahrain Grand Prix takes place on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir.
What time is the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix?
The race takes place from 3pm GMT on Sunday, March 20.
How can I watch the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix?
TV channel: The race will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and F1 channels, with coverage beginning on the latter at 1.30pm.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can watch the race via the Sky Go app.
Live blog: You can follow all the action via Standard Sport’s live blog, with Matt Majendie in Bahrain to provide expert analysis.
Free highlights: Terrestrial viewers can watch as-it-happened highlights on Channel 4 from 7.30pm.
Who is on pole?
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc is on pole for the season opener, ahead of Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz.
Lewis Hamilton starts from fifth on the grid.
