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As the Formula 1 season kicks off, all eyes are on the Bahrain Grand Prix, scheduled for March 2, 2024. This event not only marks the start of the high-octane racing season, but also showcases the technological advances and team strategies that will come into play this year. With its unique challenges and opportunities, the Bahrain GP promises to offer a spectacle of speed, skill and sportsmanship, making it a momentous event for fans and competitors alike.
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Race details – March 2, 2024
- Competition: Formula 1 World Championship
- Info: The Bahrain Grand Prix serves as the season opener and sets the stage for the year’s racing calendar.
- Teams and Drivers: The event will feature all the top F1 teams, including Mercedes, Red Bull Racing, Ferrari and McLaren, with world-class drivers such as Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris battling it out for the podium.
- Sted: Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain
Race program – Preview
Bahrain Grand Prix 2024 marks the start of the Formula 1 season and offers an exciting weekend of racing from Thursday 29 February to Saturday 2 March at the Bahrain International Circuit. This year’s event is notable for its Saturday race day, a departure from the traditional Sunday race to accommodate the start of Ramadan.
Program of events:
Thursday, February 29
- Training 1: 12:30 – 13:30 (Norwegian time). [V sport 1]
- Training 2: 16:00 – 17:00 (Norwegian time) [V sport 1]
Friday, March 1
- Training 3: 13:30 – 14:30 (Norwegian time) [V sport 1]
- Qualification (Q1, Q2, Q3): 17:00 – 18:00 (Norwegian time) [V sport 1]
Saturday, March 2
- Race: 16:00 – 18:00 (Norwegian time) [V sport 1]
Broadcast: Norwegian viewers can watch the race live on V sport 1 and Viaplay with a paid subscription.
Support race: In addition to the main event, the Bahrain GP will host a number of support races, including Formula 2 and Formula 3, making for a complete weekend of motorsport.
When was the track built?
Begun in December 2002, the Bahrain International Circuit emerged from a bare desert landscape into a world-class racing facility designed by Hermann Tilke, much like Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit. The course’s design emphasizes technical challenges and racing excitement.
When was its first Grand Prix?
The first Bahrain Grand Prix took place in 2004 and immediately set a high standard for competition. Dominated by Ferrari, with Michael Schumacher ahead of Rubens Barrichello, the event also featured a memorable duel between Mark Webber’s Jaguar and Fernando Alonso’s Renault, showing the track’s potential for exciting racing.
How is the pitch?
The Bahrain International Circuit is known for facilitating competitive racing and plenty of overtaking opportunities. The drivers face various challenges such as variable winds, night races under floodlights, and adapting to significant temperature changes between sessions. The track’s most notorious section, the tight turn 10, and the exciting speed through turn 12, are particularly crucial for the drivers’ mastery.
Weather conditions and their impact
Bahrain’s desert climate can lead to unpredictable weather conditions that can significantly affect race dynamics. For the 2024 event, mild temperatures are expected, with the possibility of variable winds that could affect the cars’ performance and tire wear. Teams must be adaptable and strategic in their approach to effectively deal with these conditions.
F1 Bahrain GP 2024 – Teams & Drivers
The starting line-up for the Bahrain GP will feature all the major F1 teams and their drivers, including Mercedes, Red Bull Racing, Ferrari and McLaren. Prominent drivers such as Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris are expected to be at the forefront of the competition, bringing their experience, skill and ambition to the challenging Bahrain circuit.
This is how you watch Formula 1 GP Bahrain
For Norwegian viewers, the entire Bahrain Grand Prix weekend can be followed live on V sport 1 and Viaplay, where a subscription is required. In addition, F1 enthusiasts can follow live updates and exclusive behind-the-scenes content on the official Formula 1 social media accounts and the F1 website, ensuring fans never miss a moment of the action.