Bahrain Grand Prix: UK start time, date, prediction, TV schedule, standings, calendar and betting odds – F1 preview

Lewis Hamilton returned to winning ways in China to pull himself level on points with Sebastian Vettel in the Drivers' Championship.

Hamilton led from the front in wet conditions as Vettel's early pit stop allowed the Brit to coast to the line and claim his first chequered flag of the campaign.

Attention now turns to Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix with hopes the shoot-out for the world title between the rival drivers will last the duration of the campaign.

Below is the breakdown of everything you need to know ahead of the race...

DATE, TIME AND VENUE (all times UK)

The race will begin at 4pm at the Bahrain International Circuit on Sunday April 16.

third practice 1pm (Saturday), qualifying 4pm (Saturday).

IS IT ON TV?

The race will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1, with coverage starting at 3.30pm on Sunday.

Sky Q customers will be able to watch the race in Ultra HD.

MERCEDES

Drivers: Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas

RED BULL

Drivers: Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen

FERRARI

Drivers: Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen

FORCE INDIA

Drivers: Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon

WILLIAMS

Drivers: Felipe Massa and Lance Stroll

MCLAREN

Drivers: Fernando Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne

TORO ROSSO

Drivers: Carlos Sainz and Daniil Kvyat

HAAS

Drivers: Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen

RENAULT

Drivers: Nico Hulkenberg and Jolyon Palmer

SAUBER

Drivers: Marcus Ericsson and Pascal Wehrlein

Mar 27 Australia Melbourne | Won by Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari

Apr 9 China Shanghai | Won by Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes

Apr 16 Bahrain Sakhir 4pm, SSF1 & CH4

Apr 30 Russia Sochi 1pm, SSF1 & CH4

May 14 Spain Barcelona 1pm, SSF1

May 28 Monaco Monte Carlo 1pm, SSF1 & CH4

Jun 11 Canada Montreal 7pm, SSF1

Jun 25 Europe Baku 2pm, SSF1 & CH4

Jul 9 Austria Spielberg 1pm¸ SSF1

Jul 16 British Silverstone 1pm, SSF1 & CH4

Jul 30 Hungary Budapest 1pm, SSF1

Aug 27 Belgian Spa F’champs 1pm, SSF1 & CH4

Sept 3 Italy Monza 1pm, SSF1

Sept 17 Singapore Singapore 1pm, SSF1 & CH4

Oct 1 Malaysia Kuala Lumpur 8am, SSF1 & CH4

Oct 8 Japan Suzuka 6am, SSF1

Oct 22 United States Texas 8pm, SSF1 & CH4

Oct 29 Mexico Mexico City 7pm, SSF1

Nov 12 Brazil Sao Paulo 4pm, SSF1

Nov 26 Abu Dhabi Yas Marina 1pm, SSF1 & CH4

Click here to place a bet. Odds correct as of April 14 at 3pm

F1 DRIVERS TABLE | 2017