{"id":3352,"date":"2026-10-03T20:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T23:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/?p=3352"},"modified":"2026-10-03T13:16:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T16:16:34","slug":"verstappen-and-hamiltons-sepang-showdown-is-free-to-watch-on-apple-tv-in-the-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/verstappen-and-hamiltons-sepang-showdown-is-free-to-watch-on-apple-tv-in-the-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Verstappen and Hamilton\u2019s Sepang showdown is free to watch on Apple TV in the US"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia is listed as free to watch on Apple TV in the United States.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coverage begins at <strong>1:50am Eastern on Sunday<\/strong>, ahead of the <strong>3am race start<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Max Verstappen starts from pole alongside Lewis Hamilton, with Kimi Antonelli third.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>US fans can watch Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton\u2019s front-row contest at Sepang for free on Apple TV.<\/strong> The platform\u2019s American Formula 1 page lists Sunday\u2019s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia with a <strong>\u201cWatch Free\u201d<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/\">Formula 1<\/a> race starts at <strong>3am Eastern on Sunday, 4 October<\/strong>, equivalent to <strong>midnight Pacific<\/strong>. Apple\u2019s pre-race coverage begins at <strong>1:50am Eastern<\/strong>, giving viewers time to follow the build-up before the start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What time is the race in the United States?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Pacific coast has a date change between the beginning of coverage and the race. <strong>The programme starts on Saturday evening, but the race begins at midnight as Sunday starts.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>US time zone<\/th><th>Apple TV coverage begins<\/th><th>Race starts<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Eastern \u2014 New York, Miami<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sun 4 Oct, 1:50am EDT<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sun 4 Oct, 3am EDT<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Central \u2014 Chicago, Dallas<\/td><td>Sun 4 Oct, 12:50am CDT<\/td><td>Sun 4 Oct, 2am CDT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mountain \u2014 Denver<\/td><td>Sat 3 Oct, 11:50pm MDT<\/td><td>Sun 4 Oct, 1am MDT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pacific \u2014 Los Angeles, Seattle<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sat 3 Oct, 10:50pm PDT<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sun 4 Oct, midnight PDT<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>These are the scheduled broadcast and race starts. The race programme remains subject to changes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to watch the Bahrain GP free on Apple TV<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open the Apple TV app or website, find the Formula 1 section and select the <strong>Bahrain: Race<\/strong> listing. The US event page identifies the broadcast as free to watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The offer applies to this event and is separate from Apple TV\u2019s general subscription trial.<\/strong> Viewers should select the race\u2019s free viewing option rather than assume they need to begin a paid subscription or trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple TV is the streaming service carrying the broadcast; viewers do not need an Apple TV hardware box specifically. Access is through the app or website on a supported device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide concerns the <strong>United States offer<\/strong>. Fans in other countries should consult the <a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/where-to-watch-the-bahrain-gp-in-malaysia-tv-and-streaming-guide-for-sepang\/\">Bahrain GP television and streaming guide<\/a> for their local broadcaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Verstappen starts alongside Hamilton<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Verstappen secured pole position ahead of Hamilton<\/strong>, putting two of Formula 1\u2019s most successful drivers together on the front row. Championship leader Antonelli starts third after Isack Hadjar\u2019s grid penalty is applied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sepang\u2019s heat and tyre degradation add uncertainty to the race. Multiple pit stops could give strategy a major role, while Mercedes is seeking a recovery after falling short of its qualifying expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunday\u2019s Grand Prix is scheduled for <strong>56 laps<\/strong>. It marks Formula 1\u2019s first race at Sepang since 2017, although the relocated event retains the Bahrain Grand Prix name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Formula 1 returns this weekend, from 2\u20134 October, to Malaysia, which hosts the Bahrain Grand Prix. <strong>GRANDE PR\u00caMIO<\/strong> will cover all the action at Sepang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the Bahrain GP in Malaysia free to watch on Apple TV in the US?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Yes. Apple TV\u2019s US Formula 1 page lists the race with a \u201cWatch Free\u201d option.<\/strong> This is an event-specific offer, separate from the platform\u2019s general subscription trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What time does the Bahrain GP start in the US?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The race starts at <strong>3am Eastern, 2am Central, 1am Mountain and midnight Pacific on Sunday, 4 October<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What time does Apple TV\u2019s race coverage begin?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coverage begins at <strong>1:50am Eastern on Sunday<\/strong>, equivalent to <strong>10:50pm Pacific on Saturday, 3 October<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apple TV lists Sunday\u2019s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia as free to watch, with Verstappen and Hamilton sharing the front row. 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