The 2024 F1 season is almost back on the sporting calendar, with the Bahrain Grand Prix set to take center stage soon.
Max Verstappen continues his historic run to three consecutive Drivers’ Championships, with Mercedes, McLaren and Ferrari all desperate to finally challenge the Dutchman and Red Bull.
Lewis Hamilton is chasing his long-awaited eighth title, but will settle for his only race win in 2023 as his Silver Arrows team failed to win.
In fact, the only driver other than Red Bull to win last season was Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz.
However, fans can look forward to even more in 2024, with 24 Grand Prix events scheduled to be held from February to December.
Bahrain 2024 GP: Date and start time
The 2024 F1 campaign begins once again with the Bahrain Grand Prix, which has hosted the season opener since 2021.
The race weekend at the Bahrain International Circuit is scheduled from Thursday 29th February to Saturday 2nd March.
The Bahrain Grand Prix and the next race in Saudi Arabia have been moved forward by 24 hours due to Ramadan.
The Grand Prix Lights Out will be held on Saturday at 3pm UK time.
Upcoming F1 races
Round 1 — Bahrain
Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir – March 2nd
Round 2 – Saudi Arabia
Jeddah Corniche Circuit – March 9th
Round 3 – Australia
Albert Park, Melbourne – March 24
Round 4 – Japan
Suzuka International Racing Course – April 7th
Round 5 – China (Sprint Race)
Shanghai International Circuit – April 21st
Bahrain 2024 GP: TV channels and live streams
The race weekend will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1.
Race coverage is scheduled to begin Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
Sky Sports customers can live stream this via the app using their mobile, tablet or computer device.
You can also buy a Sky Sports Day Pass from NowTV for £11.98. Channel 4 will air highlights later in the evening.
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Bahrain 2024 GP: What is being said?
Charles Leclerc has expressed his joy at signing a new contract with Ferrari for the 2024 season.
“It’s been a dream of mine since I was three years old to race for this team,” he said.
“I used to watch the Monaco Grand Prix from the window of a friend’s apartment in Saint Devote Corner and always noticed the red cars.
“This team has been my second family since I joined the Ferrari Driver Academy in 2016, and we have achieved so much together over the past five years, fighting through the ups and downs. I’ve been doing it.
“However, I believe the best is yet to come and I can’t wait for this season to start in order to make further progress and be competitive in every race.
“My dream is to win the world championship with Ferrari.”