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Pre-Season Testing 2023

23 February 2023 – 25 February 2023

Sakhir · Sakhir, Bahrain

Weekend Schedule

All times shown in your local timezone.

Thursday, February 23

07:00 AM – 04:30 PMDay 1

Friday, February 24

07:00 AM – 04:30 PMDay 2

Saturday, February 25

07:00 AM – 04:30 PMDay 3

Race Information

Round
1 of 2023
Circuit
Sakhir
Country
Bahrain
Location
Sakhir
Weekend Start
23 February 2023
Race Day
25 February 2023

Where to watch F1

Official Formula 1 broadcasters by region. Rights vary by season — check your local listing for exact times.

  • Apple TVUnited States · Exclusive US home of F1 from 2026; select sessions free
  • Sky Sports F1United Kingdom · Channel 4 shows the British GP live + highlights
  • Sky DeutschlandGermany
  • Sky ItaliaItaly · TV8 carries select sessions free-to-airFree
  • DAZN EspañaSpain
  • Canal+France
  • ViaplayNetherlands
  • Network 10 / KayoAustralia · 10 shows selected races free-to-airFree

Pre-Season Testing FAQ

When is the Pre-Season Testing 2023?
The Pre-Season Testing 2023 runs from 23 February 2023 to 25 February 2023 at Sakhir in Sakhir, Bahrain. It is round 1 of the 2023 F1 season.
What time does the Pre-Season Testing race start?
The race start time for the Pre-Season Testing is shown in the weekend schedule above, converted to your local timezone.
What sessions are on at this Grand Prix?
The schedule above lists every session of the weekend — practice, qualifying and the race, plus the sprint and sprint qualifying on sprint weekends — each shown in your local timezone.
Where can I watch the Pre-Season Testing?
Broadcasters vary by country. From 2026 Apple TV is the exclusive F1 broadcaster in the US, Sky Sports F1 covers the UK, and F1 TV Pro streams live in many markets. See the "Where to watch" section above.
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