After ending the year 2023 with the closing of the season of Formula 1he Bahrain Grand Prix marks its return this year, anticipating an exciting and highly competitive season. Although the Red Bull team seems to have a slight advantage over its rivals, Ferrari also has the possibility to stand out in the standings. Max Verstappenthe Dutch Red Bull driver, seeks his fourth consecutive title in the championship, getting closer and closer to legendary figures such as Lewis Hamilton or Michael Schumacher. Other pilots like Czech PerezCharles Leclerc, Fernando Alonso and Lando Norris also appear as protagonists in this championship, which It will be the longest in F1 history, with a total of 24 races.
According to the Formula 1 racing calendar for this year, six competitions have been scheduled with the sprint format, as in the previous season. These sprint races will take place in six different locations: China, Miami, Austria, the United States, Sao Paulo and Qatar. However, changes have been made to the race weekend format.
This year, Fridays will consist of a training session followed by the sprint shootout, which is qualifying for the sprint race. Sprint races will take place on Saturdays, followed by the usual qualifying session for Sunday’s main race. Regarding the number of races last season, 22 events were held in the Formula 1 championship, although 24 had initially been planned.
The cancellation of two Grands Prix, China and Emilia Romagna, was due to Covid-19 protocols and flooding in northern Italy respectively. For the current season, both events have been reinstated to the calendar, thus completing a total of 24 races. No new circuits have been added to the Formula 1 racing calendar for this season.
As recalled, in the previous edition, Driver Verstappen took the trophy, with Pérez in second place, Alonso in third and Sainz in fourth. The Sakhir circuit, where 57 laps will be run, has a length of 6,299 meters and has 15 curves, six on the left and nine on the right.
What time does the 2024 Bahrain GP start?
The 2024 Bahrain GP weekend will be packed with exciting activities. It all starts on Thursday, February 29 with two practice sessions:
- Free practice 1: This inaugural session will take place from 6:30 am to 7:30 am, Central Mexico time. During this hour, teams will have the opportunity to adjust their settings and become familiar with the track.
- Free practice 2: The second practice session, known as Free Practice 2, will take place from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, also in Central Mexico time. Here, drivers will be able to continue testing different strategies and fine-tuning their skills before the race.
On Friday, March 1, the action continues with two more sessions:
- Free practice 3: This third practice session, called Free Practice 3, will take place from 7:30 am to 8:30 am, again in Central Mexico time. It is the last chance for teams to make final adjustments before qualifying.
- Classification: The qualifying session will begin at 11:00 am, Central Mexico time. Here, drivers will compete for the best positions on the starting grid for the next day’s race.
Finally, on Saturday, March 2, the expected moment arrives:
- Bahrain GP 2024 race: This exciting race will start at 10:00 am, Central Mexico time. Drivers will face off in an intense battle for victory at the start of the Formula 1 season, and fans will be watching every exciting moment on the track.
On which TV channel to watch the broadcast of the 2024 Bahrain GP?
In Mexico, you can tune in to the broadcast on Fox Sports PremiumMeanwhile in Spain will be available through DAZN F1. In South American countries like Peru, Colombia, Argentina and Chile, you can see it on ESPN and STAR Plus. These are the channels where you can follow the three days of competition of the 2024 Bahrain GP, which marks the start of the Formula 1 season, an exciting championship that promises to offer us important surprises.
The drivers of the 2024 Formula 1 season
The 2024 Formula 1 season will mark an important milestone as it celebrates the seventy-fifth anniversary of this prestigious category, which maintains its status as the favorite among motorsport fans around the world. During this season, a total of twenty elite drivers will compete in exciting competitions over 24 races, each with the firm intention of standing out and leaving a lasting mark on the rich history of this elite competition.
Who is the current Formula 1 champion?
The Dutch Max Verstappen, Red Bull driver, who took his third consecutive title last year, is determined to obtain his fourth title in the Formula One World Championship, which has 24 races, the longest season in history. The week begins with the Bahrain Grand Prix, where his teammate, the Mexican Sergio Pérez, world runner-up, along with the Spanish Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin and Carlos Sainz of Ferrari, aim to achieve high positions again.
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